The Landing:
An Online Private Community for Parents with Cancer
Welcome to The Landing
Some days you need to talk it through live. Other days, 2am is when it hits and that's what The Landing is for.
From October 15-December 3, 2026 this is YOUR space to land.
Read what other parents are navigating, share what's on your mind, or just take in that you're not the only one up at this hour. No scheduled time, no pressure to show up a certain way. Just a place that's here when you need it, alongside our Virtual Support Groups for when you want real-time connection.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you need.
When: October 15 - December 3, 2026
Where: Online (Circle Platform — on your computer or download the app on phone), on your own time, anytime you need it
We know that connections with other parents can make all the difference when parenting through cancer. We also know that virtual support groups aren't a fit for everyone. We are excited to launch our newest community: The Landing on the Circle platform, a digital platform that provides a private space for parents to post questions, share resources and build meaningful relationships with one another.
Bright Spot Network is hosting an 8-week closed group on The Landing. We’ll have weekly themes and a skilled mental health professional to moderate.
Busy parents don't have to squeeze in a meeting between treatment and daycare pick-up. They can simply engage as it fits in their day (sitting in the chemo chair, standing in the grocery line, lying in bed spinning about a question...)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this closed group for? Parents with cancer who are currently in treatment or who finished the majority of their cancer treatment within the past 6 months. Parents in this group are caring for minor children living at home, from pregnancy through teens.
What is it? An 8-week message-board-style support group on the Circle platform, to talk about the fears, challenges, and successful coping strategies associated with parenting through cancer treatment and early survivorship. You'll receive directions on how to create your own profile and a guide on how to engage in the platform. You can post questions and respond to other parents; the moderator will help create meaningful discussions by posting ongoing questions and prompts.
Is this like a Facebook group? In someways, yes. We love how Facebook groups bring people together and are available at anytime of day. This group, however, is private and facilitated by a LCSW (see below). This group will be together for 8-weeks, private and closed.
What happens after the 8-weeks? Our plan is to create a larger community on The Landing, alongside smaller groups, and more “cohorts” like this one. It will be continuous, remaining open for your middle of the night questions and connections with other parents with cancer. We are launching The Landing with this 8-week group but will open it up soon after, for any eligible parent to join.
Who is the moderator? Allie Finkel, LCSW is a licensed therapist, Good Inside Certified Parent Coach, and co-founder of Kind Minds Therapy. She specializes in helping families navigate life's hardest moments, including illness, grief, anxiety, and major life transitions. Allie is passionate about giving parents practical, compassionate tools to help children make sense of difficult experiences in developmentally appropriate ways. She is the co-creator of "This Is Hard" personalized social stories for children facing significant life events, and frequently speaks to parents, healthcare professionals, and organizations on supporting children's emotional well-being during times of uncertainty.
Dates: October 15 - December 3
All sessions will take place on Circle, a private online community
After you sign-up you’ll be contacted by Carissa Hodgson, Director of Programs @ Bright Spot Network, to receive additional details about starting the group.
Email carissa@brightspotnetwork.org for more information or questions. Sign Up Here
After you sign-up you’ll be contacted by Carissa Hodgson, Director of Programs at Bright Spot Network, to share more information and answer any questions.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make this work possible.
