# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Visual Diaries
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:45 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:04 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 6 Classes - One per Week
Thursday, 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 mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org.

Scholarships available for survivors in need of assistance. Please email  Mary at mary@aboveandbeyondcancer.org for more.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clive/visual-diaries/200029945383540
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Clive
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: MercyOne Health & Fitness Center
- **lat**: 41.602696045338
- **long**: -93.79022
- **full address**: MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, 12493 University Avenue,Clive, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Visual Diaries
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Visual Diaries being held?
  - **A:** Visual Diaries takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:45 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:04 pm at MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, 12493 University Avenue,Clive, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Visual Diaries?
  - **A:** Visual Diaries is organized by Above + Beyond Cancer.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Visual Diaries is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Clive, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Visual Diaries sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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