Following the excellent results of previous years, the free psychological support groups for Cystic Fibrosis patients and caregivers are starting for the fourth consecutive year!
This valuable initiative of our Association is realized with the voluntary support of the psychologist Dr. Dipl.-Psych. Stavroula Rakitzi (CV here). Learn more about the psychosocial support program “Unlimited Breath” here. Watch Stavroula Rakitzi’s speech at the Panhellenic Cystic Fibrosis Conference 2024 with the latest results 2023-2024 together here. The groups start on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with free online meetings via Zoom, once a week, for three months. These groups create a safe space where you can share your challenges, draw support and gain valuable tools to improve your quality of life.
Meeting schedule:
- Every Saturday, 09:30-10:55: Group for caregivers (parents, relatives, partners, spouses, etc.), new and old participants.
- Every Saturday, 11:00-12:30: Group for adult patients, young and old participants.
Don’t miss the opportunity! Register by Friday, 3 January 2025, by filling in the form HERE, as places are limited. Participation Steps:
1. Complete the entry form by January 3, 2025.
2. Contact psychologist, Stavroula Rakitzi, at srakitzi@gmail.com
3. Complete the questionnaires sent by the psychologist and return them via email by January 8, 2025. Completion of the questionnaires is mandatory and a basic prerequisite for participation in the group.
4. The connection to Zoom is made by activating the image and sound.
5. Attendance at the first session is mandatory.
Meeting dates:
1st meeting: Saturday, 11 January 2025
2nd meeting: Saturday, January 18, 2025
3rd meeting: Saturday, January 25, 2025
4th meeting: Saturday, February 1, 2025
5th meeting: Saturday, February 8, 2025
6th meeting: Saturday, February 15, 2025
7th meeting: Saturday, February 22, 2025
8th meeting: Saturday, March 1, 2025
9th meeting: Saturday, March 8, 2025
10th meeting: Saturday, March 15, 2025
11th meeting: Saturday, March 22, 2025
12th meeting: Saturday, March 29, 2025
13th meeting: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Why join?
These groups are designed to support you at all levels:
- Manage the stress and negative emotions that come with the disease.
- Improve your mood and psychological resilience.
- Strengthen your assertive behaviour.
- Reframe your life to the new challenges.
- Gain tools for grief management and adaptation.
Come share, learn and move forward together!
Warm thanks to psychologist Ms Stavroula Rakitzi for her invaluable volunteer contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis community! Her contribution is truly invaluable and her dedication, care and support is a source of strength and hope for our community!
