Group therapy programs
The Psychosocial Service of the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois" provides free psychological and social support groups to members of the Association, breast cancer survivors. Through these support groups, women are given the opportunity to get to know themselves better, improve their relationships with others, learn to manage their stress, deal more effectively with life's difficulties, and how to make the most of them.
The programs are aimed at members of the Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer "Alma Zois" and participation is completely free of charge.
The groups are funded by the net proceeds of the Greece Race for the Cure®.
Support Groups 2025/2026
You can only register for one team.
Group for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The group aims to connect and support patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Moderators:
- Froso Tzintziropoulou, Psychologist, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
- Christiana Mitsi, Psychologist, Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
Info:
- Starting date: December 12, 2025
- Day and time: Friday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
- Duration: 5 sessions
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- Registration: Online from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
- *Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the moderators.
Self-awareness group
The group aims to highlight our way of thinking and behaving through participation in experiential exercises and analysis of the data obtained from them throughout the course.
Moderators:
- Konstantina Mylona, Psychologist MSc, Psychotherapist, CBT, DBT
- Marigianna Zervou, Health Psychologist, MSc, Psychotherapist, CBT
Info:
- Starting date: January 31, 2026
- Dates:
- Saturday, January 31 & Sunday, February 1
- Saturday 14/2 & Sunday 15/2
- Saturday 7/3 & Sunday 8/3
- Hours: 10am-3pm
- Venue: 11 Ipirou Street, 2nd Floor
- Duration: 6 sessions
- Number of participants: 10
- Registration: Online from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
- *Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the coordinators.
Interpersonal effectiveness group
The group aims to improve our relationships with others, setting boundaries in an effective and skillful way, while also taking care of our relationships.
Moderator:
Konstantina Mylona, Psychologist MSc, Psychotherapist, CBT, DBT
Info:
- Starting date: January 19, 2026
- Day and time: Monday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Venue: 11 Ipirou Street, 3rd Floor
- Duration: 6 sessions
- Maximum number of participants: 10
- Registration: Online from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
- *Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the coordinators.
Support group for women in the first year after diagnosis
The group aims to help manage the emotions, difficulties, and/or changes that may arise after diagnosis and during the course of treatment.
Moderators:
- Anthi Androvitsanea, Psychologist, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
- Despoina Genitsari, Social Worker, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
Info:
- Starting date: January 20, 2026
- Day and time: Tuesday, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
- Venue: Online (Zoom)
- Duration: 6-8 sessions
- Number of participants: 10
- Registration: Online from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
- *Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the coordinators.
Stress management group for women who are 2-5 years post-diagnosis
The group aims to provide psychoeducation on basic stress management skills for women who are two to five years post-diagnosis.
Moderators:
- Froso Tzintziropoulou, Psychologist, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
- Anthi Androvitsanea, Psychologist, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”
Info:
- Starting date: January 22, 2026
- Day and time: Thursday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Venue: 11 Ipirou Street, 2nd Floor
- Duration: 9 sessions
- Maximum number of participants: 10
Registration: By phone (2104180006 ext. 25 and 24) from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
*Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the coordinators.
"I Take Care of Myself to Take Care of Others": Group of relatives/caregivers of women with breast cancer
The group aims to cultivate self-care skills and psychoeducation in practical ways of managing the thoughts and feelings that often accompany the role of caregiver.
Moderator:
Anthi Androvitsanea, Psychologist, Panhellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” (Leap of Life)
Info:
- Group start date: January 30, 2026
- Day and time: Friday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Venue: 11 Ipirou Street, 2nd Floor
- Duration: 5 sessions
- Maximum number of participants: 10
Registration: By phone (2104180006 ext. 24) from Monday, December 1, 2025, to Friday, December 5, 2025
*Important: Before the group begins, there will be an individual appointment with the coordinators.
