The emotional impact of cancer doesn't stop when treatment does.
This 6-week virtual group is for women who have finished all or most of their cancer treatment and are looking for support adjusting to life after treatment.
When treatment ends, people often expect life to go back to normal, but the post-treatment phase can feel unexpectedly disorienting and lonely. Together, we'll explore the parts of life after cancer that don't always get talked about; grief, changes in identity, fatigue, body image, fear of recurrence, relationships, and the complicated mix of emotions that lingers after treatment ends.
This group offers a space to be with other women who understand why this part is hard.
Each session combines conversation with psychoeducation, offering both practical tools and space to reflect alongside other women who understand this experience firsthand.
Our next group begins Fall 2026, join the waitlist below.
For Women Across Ontario
Evenings, Fall 2026
Day/Time TBC
Hotestd Virtually via Zoom
Small Group Setting
What to expect
Week 1:
Group Intro & Identity
We’ll start off by getting to know each other and establishing group norms and expectations. We’ll then look at how cancer can impact identity and relationships with people in your life
Week 2:
Cancer & Anxiety
Taking a closer look at common anxieties that come up with cancer such as “Scan-xiety” and fear of recurrence. We’ll introduce some ways to understand, manage and cope with this distress.
Week 3:
Layers of Grief
Grief can show up in many forms throughout the cancer experience, though changes to identity, roles, and expectations. This session creates space to explore these layered experiences of grief, and to better understand how they may be showing up for you.
Week 4:
Cancer & Fatigue
Fatigue can be one of the most challenging and unpredictable aspects of cancer. Learn how fatigue may show up day-to-day, and explore strategies to manage and live well with fatigue.
Week 5:
Body Image
Cancer can have impacts on our body and on our relationship with our body. Together we’ll reflect on this impact and explore ways to rebuild a more compassionate and supportive relationship with your body.
Week 6:
Post-traumatic growth
Our final session together will consider some of the meaning that can be taken from a cancer experience and how it may shift values or perspective. We’ll reflect on personal growth, resilience, and what moving forward may look like for you.
Details
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This group is for women who have finished all or most of their cancer treatment.
If you’re not sure whether this group is the right fit, please reach out! We are more than happy to help ensure you find the right group for you. -
Next group planned for Fall 2026! This group will run on a weekday evening, exact day and time to be confirmed. Join the waitlist below to receive updates.
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$300 total for all six sessions, equivalent to $50 per session. This group is billed for the full amount prior to the first session and there are no refunds for missed sessions.
If you have private insurance that covers services provided by an MSW or RSW, this group may be eligible for reimbursement.
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Sessions are held virtually via Zoom.
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The topics we’ll cover include cancer-related anxiety, identity shifts, body image, layers of grief, fatigue, and more.
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Group size is limited to 10 participants.
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Services may be covered through your extended health benefits, but are not covered by OHIP. Claims are not submitted directly, though a detailed receipt will be provided for you to submit to your insurance provider.
If you’re unsure about your coverage, it’s a good idea to check with your provider to see if they cover services from Registered Social Workers or those with a Master of Social Work. You may also want to ask about how much is covered per session and your total coverage for the year.
Meet your facilitators
JEssica Ward MSW, RSW
Hi I’m Jess! I’m a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who specializes in supporting individuals navigating physical health challenges with a particular interest in oncology. I am passionate about the intersectionality between our mental and physical health, and have a special interest in group counselling and the unique benefits that it has to offer.
Ashley Flippin BSW
Hi I’m Ashley! I completed my Bachelor of Social Work placement with Jessica Ward and am continuing with her Master's of Social Work at Lakehead University in September 2026. I have a strong interest in the psychosocial aspects of health, with a focus on supporting individuals navigating complex illness, life transitions, cancer and emotional well-being.
Through my BSW education and clinical placement, I developed a particular interest in the emotional experience of cancer and the unique role group therapy can play in helping people process and cope with their cancer experience.