Nancy L. Gaulin, PsyD, Michele Lyons, PsyD and S. Quinn Pertman, PsyD, instructors

This program will discuss multiple aspects of working with people with cancer and their family members. From program development to peer consultation, this program will discuss the basics of how to establish a program of support for people with cancer and their family members. Modalities will include individual, couples and family therapy as well as professionally facilitated peer-led group support. Special focus will be given to highlighting and discussing the impact of cancer disparities on people of color in these various treatment modalities.

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

·         Explore how to effectively work clinically with people with cancer and their family members in individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy

·         Describe how to collaborate with hospital professionals for referrals

·         Explore ways to pursue program development of cancer support groups and individual, couples and family psychotherapy with people with cancer and their family members

·         Discuss ways to promote effective self-care in the face of emotionally difficult clinical work

Program Code: FCT3
5 CE Credits
Location: at MSPP, Newton

Nancy Gaulin, Psy.D. MBA, is a psychologist with a specialization in health psychology who has eleven years of experience in the Greater Boston area. She has worked in hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health and school settings working with children and adults. Dr. Gaulin co-founded Facing Cancer Together in February of 2009. She interned at The Wellness Community–Greater Boston during her training and then became a group facilitator there after graduation. She currently works as a staff clinician at McLean Hospital, group facilitator at Facing Cancer Together and has a private practice in Belmont where she works with people with cancer and their family members. Prior to entering the field of psychology, Dr. Gaulin pursued a 20-year career in business in the financial services sector in Boston and New York City.

Michele Lyons, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and certified health service provider who has six years of experience in the Greater Boston area working at Child & Family Psychological Services, Inc. / Integrated Behavioral Associates. She specializes in working with cancer patients, survivors, and co-survivors. Dr. Lyons also has extensive experience working with women with major medical difficulties, and women and adolescent girls with mood disorders. Dr. Lyons has worked in hospital outpatient, community mental health, and school settings with children, adolescents, and adults. In addition, Dr. Lyons was a special education teacher.

Quinn Pertman, Psy.D., completed her Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.  In addition to working in outpatient mental health settings, she has also worked with adult and pediatric oncology patients in individual therapy, couples and family therapy, and group therapy. She is currently a post doctoral fellow at Facing Cancer Together.