We are pleased to inform our network of a two-day workshop organized by the Georgian Psycho-Oncology Society, held on April 25–26, 2025. The workshop was titled "Psychological Support for Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families."

The training focused on the psychological and emotional challenges faced by children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment, as well as the impact on their families. It aimed to provide a foundational framework and practical skills for psychosocial professionals to offer comprehensive and holistic support.

Key topics included:

• Psychological impact of childhood cancer
• Standards of pediatric psychosocial oncology care
• Gestalt approach to working with children
• Communication strategies for young patients and their families
• Approaches to supporting patients and families
• Bereavement support

They were honored to host distinguished international trainers:

• Frans Meulmeester (Netherlands): Gestalt Trainer, Therapist, Coach, Supervisor, and Consultant. Frans is a registered member of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy and Theory (EAGT) as a therapist, GPO, and supervisor. He is also a European Certified Psychotherapist with the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

• Alisa Kamalyan (Armenia): Clinical Psychologist, Head of Psychosocial Services at Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center, Armenia. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Psychosocial Wellbeing Working Group of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).

Sincerely,

Georgian Psycho-Oncology Society