Support - Family Support Services
	Support Groups for Families & Friends of People Living with Cancer Family members and friends of people living with cancer meet regularly to share their personal experiences, express their concerns, and foster a spirit of hopefulness. Experienced professionals facilitate these groups.  If you are interested in attending a support group, please call Ann’s Place at 203-790-6568. Caring – For Families & Friends of people living with cancer Couples - Couples can deal candidly with the impact of cancer in their lives and work with a facilitator couple. Family Action Network – Short-term family counseling following a new diagnosis Kids Kan/Concurrent Parents’ Group – Educational/play group for children with a family member diagnosed with cancer    Parents’ Network – For Parents of teens with cancer Partners – For partners of men living with prostate cancer Transitions – Bereavement group for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer  Meet Our Therapy Dog for Kids Children, ages 6 to 12, who have a family member living with cancer are invited to join us at Ann’s Place, The Home of I CAN, for a session with a therapy dog.  Pictured here is Tyler, our first therapy dog. Therapy dogs are often able to reduce stress and anxiety in people.  They can help improve communication, provide comfort and companionship, and increase emotional well-being.  Tyler, a Shetland sheep dog, works for families whose lives have been changed by a cancer diagnosis.  To register for this free program, please call Su,  Margie, Cheryl or Paula at Ann’s Place, at 203-790-6568.    For more information on Therapy Dogs International, Inc., call 973-252-9800, or visit them at www.tdi-dog.org.