In partnership with specialist youth mental health charity, Mind Over Cancer, young people who need further support can join our free monthly mental wellbeing programme that runs from October to May.
Had a great time on your trips? Met new friends, hooked back up with old ones? We know, whilst being heaps of fun, your trip will also have brought back some memories about your time dealing with cancer, and that can be hard.
I cannot begin to articulate everything you and this group has done for me. You have created the safest, most nurturing space for us and I am forever grateful.
The free online groups provide a space for young people to continue conversations from their trip, and some of the issues it may have raised, with people who 'get it' and get the tools in place to look after their mental wellbeing.
Details about and applications for 2025/26's sessions will open at the start of our 2025 trip season at the end of May.
The sessions will be open to anyone who comes on a first-time or return trip in 2025. By applying, you are committing to take part in the eight monthly sessions from October to May.
Closing date for applications: TBC
| MONTH | TOPIC | 14-16 YEARS (Mondays) | 17+ YEARS (Thursdays) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | Welcome! Who's who and trip chat | Group 1 - 21 Oct Group 2 - 14 Oct | Group 1 - 10 Oct Group 2 - 17 Oct |
| November | Talking about cancer in different situations | Group 1 - 4 Nov Group 2 - 11 Nov | Group 1 - 7 Nov Group 2 - 14 Nov |
| December | End of year - how was it for you? | Group 1 - 2 Dec Group 2 - 9 Dec | Group 1 - 5 Dec Group 2 - 12 Dec |
| January | Stress & anxiety - what it is and how to manage it | Group 1 - 6 Jan Group 2 - 13 Jan | Group 1 - 9 Jan Group 2 - 16 Jan |
| February | Post-treatment - over to you, what you want to chat about | Group 1 - 3 Feb Group 2 - 10 Feb | Group 1 - 6 Feb Group 2 - 13 Feb |
| March | Supporting people around you during and after treatment | Group 1 - 3 March Group 2 - 10 March | Group 1 - 6 March Group 2 - 13 March |
| April | The ‘you’ after and during cancer | Group 1 - 7 April Group 2 - 14 April | Group 1 - 10 April Group 2 - 17 April |
| May | Time to reflect and look ahead | Group 1 - 5 May Group 2 - 12 May | Group 1 - 8 May Group 2 - 15 May |
All 14-16 years sessions are 6.30pm - 7.50pm and 17+ sessions 7pm - 8.20pm.
Topics have been led by what young people wanted to talk about in 2023/24's pilot sessions, but there is always the flexibility to chat about what matters most to you.
Our support groups are full of care, kindness, joyfulness and friendship. It's a place to learn, process and reflect and to look after your wellbeing.
Meet Susie (left), Sue (centre) from the amazing Mind Over Cancer team, who will be running the programme sessions.
Susie has over 25 years’ experience delivering mental health support to young people living through and beyond cancer and is also currently working with the Trust to train our team and volunteers in mental health first aid. She is awesome!
Sue Morgan MBE is a legend in the children and young people’s cancer world and a Mind Over Cancer Trustee.
A Nurse Consultant at Leeds Teaching Hospitals for over 30 years, she believes the services Mind Over Cancer offer helps give young people and their families the tools to cope with the challenges a cancer diagnosis brings, both during and after treatment.
