When we or our loved ones are ill or injured, the world can be a scary place – full of uncertainty and anxiety. We are in unfamiliar environments. We lack agency. Clinicians also operate with ambiguity. A diagnosis may not be clear; treatment may not go as planned; eye-salvage may not be an option; cure may not be possible.

Reflective writing is an evidence-based technique that can help us all feel more empowered, process our emotions and reactions to this uncertainty, and make meaning of new situations.

Please join us Thursday, November 5 at 4 p.m. PDT / 7 p.m. EST for a one-hour webinar with Carolyn Roy-Bornstein, M.D., pediatrician, narrative medicine facilitator, and author of the book A Prescription for Burnout: Restorative Writing for Healthcare Professionals. Carolyn has led reflective writing workshops for medical professionals, patients, and family caregivers all over the world and prides herself in creating safe spaces that invite sharing and healing.

WHO CAN JOIN: The webinar is open to all retinoblastoma survivors, family members, and healthcare professionals who care for our community.

RECORDING: This webinar will be recorded, and all registrants will receive access to the video replay after the event.

COST: Registration is free-of-charge to all participants. If you would like to make a donation when registering, your gift will help us offer more events that support families, survivors, and professionals.

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