Visual Diaries
Schedule
Thu Apr 23 2026 at 05:45 pm to 07:04 pm
UTC-05:00Location
MercyOne Health & Fitness Center | Clive, IA
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6 Classes - One per WeekThursday, April 23
Thursday, April 30
Wednesday, May 7
Thursday, May 14
Thursday, May 21
Thursday, May 28
5:45 pm - 7:45 pm
MercyOne Health & Fitness Center in Clive
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Using photography as a tool for self-expression and story telling, Visual Diaries combines the power of peer support with the creativity of photography to help survivors explore personal identity, feelings of loss and discover resilience after a cancer diagnosis
This includes 6 weekly sessions with a closed group after week 2, reinforcing commitment and emotional safety. Each week will have a new topic to cover on how to best use your phone settings for photography. You will explore techniques in photography alongside themes of cancer survivorship. You'll leave each session with homework followed by group discussion of shared personal work.
Participants must have a phone capable of taking pictures and must commit to the 6 sessions.
An intake with Julie Larson via phone prior to the session starting.
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This 6 week group will be professionally facilitated by Julie Larson, the creator of Visual Diaries. Julie is a Master’s level trained oncology psychotherapist and professional speaker with over 20 years experience working with individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Photography will be taught by photographer and cancer survivor Andy Lyons of Des Moines.
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This class is limited to 15 participants. If you are interested and the class is full, please email Mary at [email protected].
Scholarships available for survivors in need of assistance. Please email Mary at [email protected] for more.
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Where is it happening?
MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, 12493 University Avenue,Clive, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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