DCIS Emotional Support Group

We can create new possibilities in our lives and relationships even in times of extreme uncertainty.

We build a caring and non-judgmental environment where we can support each other to get closer to the uncomfortability of not-knowing-what-could-happen.

Women diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)* are deprived of emotionally growthful support. The uncertainties involved with breast imaging, diagnosis and treatment are stressful enough. When combined with the pressure to rush into breast surgery, we can feel panicked and overwhelmed.

This group is limited to six women who connect on a deeper level—seeing each other and hearing each other—as they work through their decisions on if and how to treat DCIS - Stage “0” Breast Cancer.

Together, the group creates new, hopeful, intimate emotions and conversations around our DCIS choices.

In addition, you will learn how to organize the people you love to support your decisions and how to improve conversations with medical professionals.

*It is estimated that 60,000 women a year are diagnosed with “Stage 0” breast cancer, a non-invasive cluster of abnormal cells residing within the milk duct. A growing number of women are deciding to watch and wait to see if the cells change over time and/or seek out alternative preventive treatments.

Who is this for?

Women who want to go through a process with other women in deciding if and how to treat DCIS.
Women who see investing in emotional wellness as an important factor in boosting physical health.

In group you will

develop new responses to self-damaging worries like:

What did I do to make abnormal cells emerge in me?”
“Is this feeling in my breast a sign that I am getting invasive cancer?
“How can I plan for my future when I am running the risk of giving myself invasive cancer?”
“What if I am eating something that causes calcifications to become invasive?”
“Will missing a dose of supplements cause the abnormal cells to grow?”

Join our DCIS group today.

3-week group. Limited to six women.

Next group starts Wednesday, January 25

LOCATION

U.S. and internationally,
by video conference

WHEN

Our next group starts:
Wednesday, Jan. 25 , 4:00-5:30pm ET
/ 1:00-2:30pm PT

FEES

$180

There is one scholarship available. Please be sure to respond to the last question in this questionnaire.

If you are interested, please fill out this brief questionnaire:

COMPLETE QUESTIONNAIRE

What DCIS women are saying:

“I’m so grateful for this emotional support group, which enabled me to better manage my anxiety and to keep my keel through these stressful and turbulent times. Working with Carrie in the group I’ve been reminded of the importance of camaraderie and support, as well as the negative effects of not having these.”
— Anne, Wilmington, DE
“Carrie leads the group with nonjudgmental words of kindness. The group is a safe place to share and feel supported. I was so conflicted on my treatment decision and the group helped guide me with love and gentleness.”
— Susan, Connecticut
“I know how lonely and challenging it can be to question the “standard of care” treatment protocols after a DCIS diagnosis. It feels good to take the time to truly listen to one another, see one another, understand one another, and support one another. Thank you Carrie for your skills in leading this much-needed unique emotional support group.”
— Donna Pinto, California DCIS411
“The effects of working in a group sharing our experiences and stories, creating something together, gave me hope, and calm. Carrie’s counseling style is one of love and care. I highly recommend.”
— Amy, New York City
“I had felt very isolated opting out of a component of the medical model. In this group, I finally felt validated, supported and connected to some amazing women."
– Maia, Oregon

About ZPD Coaching

ZPD Coaching is grounded in the scientific discovery that people can achieve continuous life and emotional transformation. And that our emotions are inseparable from what is going on in our body.

Founder Carrie Sackett is passionate about women investing in their emotional wellbeing as they confront medical diagnoses such as cancer.

Trained in social therapeutics and somatic coaching, Carrie works with clients from all walks of life in individual, couples and group sessions.

Social therapeutics is practiced by hundreds of psychologists, coaches, educators, corporate leaders, performance activists and community organizers across the globe.

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