Tugovanje ponekad može djelovati vrlo izolirajuće. Čak i kada oko vas postoje ljudi kojima je stalo do vas, može biti teško objasniti iskustvo koje se čini duboko osobnim ili osjetiti da drugi uistinu razumiju kroz što prolazite. Povezivanje s ljudima koji su doživjeli sličnu vrstu gubitka može pružiti osjećaj pripadnosti i podsjetiti vas da ne morate kroz sve prolaziti sami.
Grupe podrške stvaraju prostor u kojem ljudi mogu dijeliti iskustva, misli i emocije s drugima koji su možda prošli kroz slične situacije. Nekim je ljudima korisno jednostavno slušati druge; drugima razgovor o vlastitom iskustvu može donijeti osjećaj olakšanja ili potvrde. Također možete naučiti različite načine suočavanja, otkriti nove izvore podrške ili se osjećati ugodnije razgovarajući o temama o kojima je teško govoriti s obitelji i prijateljima.
Ne postoji samo jedan način sudjelovanja u grupi podrške. Možete sami odlučiti koliko želite dijeliti i želite li prije govoriti ili prvo slušati. Neke se grupe sastaju uživo, dok se druge održavaju online, a mogu biti organizirane oko različitih iskustava, poput žalovanja, gubitka roditelja, partnera, brata, sestre ili prijatelja, ili tuge povezane s bolešću i rakom. Pronalaženje grupe koja odgovara vašem iskustvu može napraviti razliku.
Pridruživanje grupi podrške ne znači da morate govoriti o svemu što osjećate, niti da se morate snažno poistovjetiti s iskustvima drugih ljudi. Svačiji odnos prema tuzi je drukčiji. Možete sudjelovati na način koji vam djeluje sigurno i ugodno, a uvijek se smijete povući ako vam grupa više ne djeluje korisno.
Grupe predložene u ovom odjeljku namijenjene su tome da vam pomognu istražiti mogućnosti povezivanja i vršnjačke podrške. Ako razmišljate o pridruživanju grupi, odvojite malo vremena da saznate što ona uključuje, kome je namijenjena i odgovara li vam njezin format. Traženje podrške nije znak da se ne nosite sa situacijom — ponekad prisutnost drugih ljudi uz vas može iskustvo tugovanja učiniti malo manje usamljenim.
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EngleskiProvides structured support groups (e.g., metastatic cancer, survivorship groups). These groups support emotional expression, identity reconstruction, and coping with long-term changes.
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almazois.gr
EngleskiA well-established peer-support organization offering group therapy, counseling, and survivorship programs. It helps individuals process emotional, social, and body image changes after cancer.
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Engleskipeople with lived cancer experience available via phone or email.
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Engleskian organization that runs various support groups, both in-person and online, for cancer survivors, providing a space for sharing experiences
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EngleskiProvides free psychological support services, including group therapy for patients and families. It supports emotional processing, adjustment to illness, and coping with loss.
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Engleskihundreds of young people with lived cancer experience across Europe who understand what the person is going through. A space for support, resources and community.
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EngleskiA structured support program for lung cancer patients and caregivers, focusing on emotional well-being and coping. It helps reduce isolation and build supportive connections.
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ellok.org
EngleskiA national umbrella organization connecting cancer patient associations across Greece. It helps individuals access a wide network of peer support groups, advocacy initiatives, and community-based resources.
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cancerhellas.org
EngleskiOffers psychosocial support, including support groups for patients and caregivers. It helps address emotional distress, survivorship challenges, and quality of life.
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EngleskiOffers peer support, psychological support, and social reintegration activities. It helps reduce isolation and promotes connection among patients and survivors.
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prosoma.com
EngleskiA clinically-backed app designed by psycho-oncologists to help survivors manage the specific anxiety and depression that follows treatment.
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macmillan.org.uk
Engleskiin-person and online support groups, as well as access to support via phone, email, or online chat, with the service provided by cancer specialists.
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maggies.org
EngleskiMaggie’s is a center that provides individual and group counseling, workshops, guidance on social rights, and other activities. Every Maggie’s center is a welcoming space where you can find support with financial worries, tips on managing stress, and a friendly place to go when you need someone to listen. Get information on how to cope with the changes in your daily routine, work, school, and home life that come with living with cancer.
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younglivesvscancer.org.uk
EngleskiA Facebook group for teens and young adults where they can chat with others between the ages of 16 and 24 who have gone through a cancer experience.
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Portugalskian organization that organizes support groups made up of cancer survivors, spreading hope, courage, and resilience.
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PortugalskiThe Algarve Oncology Association offers specialized psycho-oncological support, either free of charge or at low cost, that addresses the emotional, educational, and social needs of cancer patients and their families. Its services combine individual consultations, therapy groups, and preventive measures, ensuring continuous support throughout all stages of the disease.
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PortugalskiThe Association for the Support of People with Cancer is highly recommended because, in addition to psycho-oncology consultations, it offers structured support groups that help patients and their families cope with the emotional impact of cancer. These groups create a safe space for sharing, reduce isolation, and strengthen coping skills throughout the course of the disease.
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GrčkiGalilee provides specialized palliative care and psychosocial support to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It also supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Their interdisciplinary team (psychologists, social workers, doctors, nurses) offers holistic care, addressing emotional, social, and existential needs.
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GrčkiThe Jenny Karezi Foundation provides specialized palliative care and psychosocial support to patients with serious illnesses and their families. It is particularly valuable for individuals experiencing grief, as it offers emotional support both before and after the loss of a loved one (anticipatory and post-bereavement grief).
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FrancuskiThe aim of these groups is to allow participants to share their experiences and feelings, to put into words their often unexpressed emotions, and to compare them with those of people who have had a similar experience, thus helping them to break out of their isolation.
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ligacontracancro.pt
PortugalskiThe Liga Portuguesa Contra o Cancro has established Psycho-Oncology Units to provide free, specialized psychological support to cancer patients, their families, and those who are grieving. These units offer individual, family, and group counseling aimed at reducing distress, improving coping skills, alleviating isolation, correcting misconceptions, facilitating communication, and supporting caregivers and healthcare professionals.
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Ovaj sadržaj nastao je tijekom projekta YARN, sufinanciranog u okviru programa EU4Health u razdoblju 2025-2028 (ugovor o dodjeli bespovratnih sredstava br. 101219053).
