MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING INVITATION
Please plan to join us at the next meeting of your local Acoustic Neuroma Support Group.
We welcome you to learn about the latest treatment options, to network with other acoustic neuroma
patients and find encouragement and support.
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, October 3, 2015
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION:
Brookdale Library
6125 shingle Creek Pkwy.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Phone: 612-543-5900
map/directions
TOPICS:
Resilience: Living with Acoustic Neuroma and It's Treatment
Presented by Jeffrey P. Staab, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic
Dr. Staab's current research includes a focus on patients who may be prone to
chronic symptoms because of their neurotologic illness or individual temperament.
Caring & Sharing
We will have a finger food potluck – if you wish to bring something, the library requires commercially prepared food only.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADERS/FACILITATORS:
Tim Gray, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator
Steven Blons, Local Support Group Co-Leader/Co-Facilitator
The meeting will be facilitated by Tim Gray, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient,
and Steve Blons, an acoustic neuroma watch and wait patient.
Who should attend? Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.
Benefits of attending a local support group include communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment
with others who have shared a common acoustic neuroma experience; sharing information on dealing with specific problems,
overcoming handicaps and reassuring others that better times lie ahead; educating and informing each other about the latest
acoustic neuroma topics of interest; and providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment. This helps
in reducing the isolation and loneliness that many acoustic neuroma patients feel.
