We are delighted to bring you new seasons of our Gold Ribbon Conversations podcast in 2023.

We explore various aspects of childhood cancer with our guests, which include parents, survivors, siblings, bereaved parents, grandparents, educators, medical experts and others.

In 2023, we will bring you 4 seasons with 5 episodes in each, starting in Feburary.

You’ll find Gold Ribbon Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts.

This webinar series is aimed at parents of children / adolescents who are currently in treatment. This series will support you as you navigate this stage with your family.

Parenting advice – siblings

Thursday 10th April at 10am

This webinar focuses on the emotional and psychological needs of siblings of children undergoing cancer treatment. It will provide parents with insights into how siblings may be affected by the illness and offer strategies to help them cope. Topics include fostering open communication, addressing feelings of jealousy or guilt, maintaining sibling relationships, and ensuring siblings feel loved and supported.  The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.  

This webinar will be facilitated by Debbie Cullinane. Debbie is a former teacher, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and play therapist and has been supporting families affected by Childhood Cancer since 2019.

Self care in treatment

Thursday 8th May at 10am

This webinar is designed for parents and caregivers of children/adolescents undergoing cancer treatment. You may be encouraged by everyone to ‘look after yourself’ during treatment but what does that mean and how do you find time when you are juggling the care of your child and possibly siblings. Topics will include basic self-care tips such as sleep, diet, movement and managing worry and anxiety with a focus on simple strategies that may be achievable.  The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.  

Communication in treatment

Thursday 12th June  at 10am

This webinar focuses on communicating with your family, community and medical team. It can feel like you are learning a new medical language at a stressful time and getting to know your medical team. Within their own personal supports, parents often share that they are learning to ask for help and are both unsure on what to ask for and how best to ask. As well as unsure on how to communicate the diagnosis and treatment with their child and siblings.  

This webinar will be co-facilitated by Ciara Kennedy, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CHI Crumlin and Dr Mairead Brennan, Childhood Cancer Ireland Director of Psychosocial services, who will share tips and phrases that may help you across your personal and professional supports. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address concerns and signpost you to available supports.    

Register

Register here for one or more of these webinars.