{"id":7463,"date":"2025-10-15T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcs.qa\/?p=7463"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:40:27","slug":"qcs-and-houston-methodist-host-healing-with-painting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcs.qa\/en\/qcs-and-houston-methodist-host-healing-with-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"QCS and Houston Methodist host \u201cHealing with Painting\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS), in collaboration with Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services, organized a unique workshop titled “Healing with Painting: A Brush & Story,” aimed at raising awareness and empowering individuals living with cancer. The event used art as a tool for self-expression and emotional release, offering participants a space to cope with the psychological pressures often associated with cancer and the treatment journey.<\/p>\n

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The initiative is part of QCS\u2019s ongoing campaign titled \u201cSupport Groups for Women Living with Cancer,\u201d which focuses on offering a holistic support\u2014both emotional and social\u2014for this group. The workshop provided a safe and supportive space for participants to express their feelings through painting, colors and symbolic art, which in turn helped foster a sense of inner peace and self-connection.<\/p>\n

Ms. Dana Mansour, head of psychosocial support for cancer survivors at QCS, emphasized that \u201cHealing with Painting: A Brush & Story” workshop reflects the society’s strong commitment to offering comprehensive care for cancer patients and survivors\u2014not limited to medical or financial support, but extending to emotional and community support as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe healing is a collective journey that requires the collaboration of various elements. Art therapy, in particular, plays a vital role in helping participants navigate emotional stress, offering new ways to process and manage their feelings,\u201d said Mansour.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe workshop is part of the society\u2019s long-term support initiative and one of the key pillars in QCS’s sustainable services. It was a deeply enriching experience where participants freely expressed their stories and emotions, connected in a safe and respectful environment, and contributed to building a supportive community that fosters healing and psychological resilience,\u201d Mansour explained.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the workshop, Ms. Najla AlHudaib, senior country manager for Qatar & Saudi Arabia at Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services, said: \u201cAt Houston Methodist, we believe in a holistic treatment approach, this includes the patient\u2019s emotional and psychological well-being, as well as specialized medical care. Our partnership with QCS reflects our commitment to community-driven initiatives that focus on improving the quality of life for people living with cancer. We’ve witnessed the profound impact that art can have in promoting emotional and spiritual healing, and we\u2019re honored to be part of this meaningful initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHouston Methodist is committed to supporting human-centered initiatives and believes in the power of collaboration with civil society organizations\u2014especially the Qatar Cancer Society\u2014to expand the reach and impact of these programs. We are strong advocates for the integration of health care with psychosocial support, as this synergy creates real, lasting change in the recovery journey, and look forward to expanding this fruitful collaboration in the future,\u201d AlHudaib concluded.<\/p>\n

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