Welcome to
A Journey of Courage and Hope: Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat Planning and Resource Kit Website, brought to you by Pfizer Oncology
This website is intended to be used in conjunction with the Metastatic Breast Cancer Retreat Planning and Resource Kit that you’ve received. This website contains materials to help you develop and implement retreat programs for your patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC). The components include information on different types of retreats, their purposes, important goals and objectives, logistical planning, budget strategies, and much more. The function of the kit and website is to give you the tools you need to successfully design and execute a complete retreat experience.
These resources were jointly developed by Pfizer and Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, to assist facilitators in creating a retreat for metastatic breast cancer (mBC) patients and their loved ones. Navigate to this section to access and download retreat kit components such as a planning brochure, program agendas, activity planning ideas, and more.
Videos featuring Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, are included to help give an overview of retreats to facilitators and provide some guidance to facilitators on handling difficult conversations that may arise during retreats. Navigate to this section to watch these videos.
Downloadable Retreat Resources
Introduction Letter
This letter from Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, introduces the Retreat in a Box resource by discussing the founding, history, and intent of the kit.
Planning Brochure
This brochure is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in developing a retreat program. Topics include goals, program content, participant and staff recruitment, suggestions on how to secure funding, selecting and reserving a location (if applicable), and post-retreat evaluation.
Planning Calendar
Planning a retreat requires a checklist of supplies and activities as well as staff members who will oversee each task. Facilitators can use this planning calendar to coordinate efforts and make the planning experience well organized and less stressful.
Program Agendas And Activity Planning Ideas
This section shares sample retreat agendas and content details to help retreat facilitators plan and execute activities. It is a helpful tool for preparing staff and planning for the retreat itself.
Appendix Resources
Resources included in this section will help deliver a successful retreat. Appendix materials include questionnaires, evaluation forms, and sample recruitment resources for raising awareness.
Videos for Retreat Facilitators
Retreat Introduction and Overview Videos
Under the guidance of Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG, some of the first retreats for patients with metastatic breast cancer were developed and conducted. These retreat videos provide an overview of experiences, connections, and emotions that can be experienced through one of these retreat programs.
Pfizer did not participate in the creation of these videos
Female Caregiver Retreat
Couples Retreat
Retreat Discussion Facilitation Videos
It is likely that retreat facilitators will have difficult conversations during retreats. Reference the videos included in this resource to learn how to facilitate some of these conversations and equip participants with information that may be helpful for what lies ahead.
The Art and Science of Handling Difficult Conversations with Cancer Patients
Speaker: Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Understand the importance of creating an open and honest dialogue with your patients, and learn some ideas on how to do so.
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The Origin and Phases of Hope
Speaker: Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
In this video, Lillie discusses the need to help patients transition from one phase of hope to the next so they don’t get “stuck” having unrealistic expectations.
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Understanding and Explaining Palliative and Hospice Care
Speaker: Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
There are common misconceptions about palliative and hospice care. This video walks through facts about some of them to help you have more informed conversations with your patients and retreat participants.
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The 9 Elements for a Good and Peaceful Death
Speaker: Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
Learn about 9 elements that patients and retreat participants may find helpful as they prepare for end of life.
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