MATERIALS FOR
LIVESTRONG-CERTIFIED
PROMOTORES
LIVESTRONG has designed materials and resources for you to use when working with cancer survivors and others in your community.
Additional Training Opportunities
LIVESTRONG has created additional training opportunities for LIVESTRONG-certified Promotores. You can take these free trainings online and on your own time. Additional training opportunities will continue to be added, so please check this website frequently.
| LIVESTRONG Promotores Program |
The LIVESTRONG Promotores Program offers a variety of ways to maintain your LIVESTRONG Promotor(a) Certification. This webinar describes how to further develop yourself professionally as a LIVESTRONG-certified Promotor(a).
(Earn one hour of credit for State of Texas Health Services certified CHWs.)
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| Conducting a LIVESTRONG 10 Hour Training |
Promotores and/or Promotores trainers will receive clear instruction on how to present the LIVESTRONG Promotores Cancer Survivorship Curriculum, including time frame for preparation, ordering materials and how to lead a successful class.
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| Engaging with Cancer Survivors |
Cancer can be an overwhelming experience for both cancer survivors and their families. LIVESTRONG, in conjunction with the YMCA, have put together a webinar to share general cancer information as well as information about cancer survivorship.
Earn one hour of credit for State of Texas Health Services certified CHWs.
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| Emotional Support Resources for Cancer Survivors |
Cancer Survivors may experience a wide range of emotions upon receiving a diagnosis, undergoing treatment, and after recovery. This course will review the common experiences of a cancer survivor, the support role the promotor(a) can play in their life & the emotional support resources that LIVESTRONG provides.
On-line DSHS Certified Continuing Education for Community Health Workers
1 Hour Capacity Building
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| What is Cancer Survivorship? |
This webinar will review who is a cancer survivor and what is cancer survivorship. Discuss the promotor/a’s perspective on survivorship as it pertains to the Hispanic/Latino community. Direct the promotor/a to additional resources on survivorship.
On-line DSHS Certified Continuing Education for Community Health Workers
1 Hour Knowledge base
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Materials for Hosting a LIVESTRONG Presentation or Exhibit
To successfully host a LIVESTRONG presentation or exhibit, you will need the following resources:
We encourage you to join our online community of LIVESTRONG Promotores through Facebook.
Tell Us How You’re Working with Cancer Survivors
Take our online survey for Promotores to share more about your work in the community.
Complete the survey in English.
Complete the survey in Spanish.
Resources for Cancer Survivors
LIVESTRONG provides free, confidential, one-on-one cancer-related support and information in English and Spanish by phone and email, and also offers in-person services at the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center in Austin, Texas.
To contact LIVESTRONG by phone, call us toll-free at 1.855.220.7777.
Individuals can also contact LIVESTRONG online by completing the intake form found at:
LIVESTRONGespanol.org/RecibaAyuda (Spanish)
LIVESTRONG.org/GetHelp (English)
In-person services are also available at the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Center located at:
2201 East Sixth Street
Austin, Texas 78702
512.220.7777
Appointments are encouraged.
You can order free packets of printed resources to distribute to cancer survivors by visiting our website.
You can order free packets of printed resources to distribute at your presentations by visiting our website.
Packets include the What’s Next? brochure, LIVESTRONG Navigation Services brochure and a Cancer Survivor’s Health Journal.
