Highlights

JANUARY 2020

New Program: Curious about Cancer?

FC, Wed, Jan 15-Feb 26, 6-7pm

This 6-week group is for children aged 6-12 (1st-6th grade) who have a parent or sibling diagnosed with cancer. Through age-appropriate discussion, art therapy and meaningful activities, children will learn ways to manage the emotions, challenges and many changes that often occur when someone in the family has cancer.

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New Program: Art Therapy Series: Honoring Your Journey

FC, Mon, Jan 27-Mar 9*, 1-3:30pm

*Note: No group on 2/10. Discover the power of your creativity, intuition, and resilience through this 6-week art therapy group for those who are currently in treatment or out of treatment within 2 years. This group provides opportunities for connection, integration of the mind and body, and reflection through art therapy and mindfulness approaches. Artistic ability is not necessary, just a willingness to explore and be a part of a supportive, creative community. Attendance at each session is recommended as each week will build on the week prior. Facilitator: Sarah Schmidt, MA, LPC, ATR-BC. Registration is required. Registration is required.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program: Survivorship & Surveillance

FC, Tue, Jan 14, 6-7:30pm

Learn what to expect as you transition from breast cancer treatment to survivorship. An oncology nurse navigator will review active surveillance, scan criteria, and follow up guidelines. We’ll discuss endocrine therapy & tips for managing associated side effects. Facilitated by Laura Kaminski, BSN, RN, OCN. **Participants must be out of active treatment. For questions, please call 571.472.0744. Registration is required.

Your Brain on Ink

FC, Tue, Jan 14-Feb 18, 10am-12pm

The ancient art of creating a keeping a journal meets the newer findings in neuroscience. Our brains can and do change and we can use that knowledge to create and reinforce the pathways that lead to greater resilience and improved well-being. Learn how to use your pen and journal in service of your intention, attention, and action. Chemo and/or radiation brain strategies are discussed. You are not asked to share your writing. We teach a sharing process that preserves privacy. There is a $15 materials fee for the cost of the workbook. Registration is required.

Mindfulness for Healthy Living, 8-week course

IAH-LWC, Wed, Jan 15-Mar 4, 6:30-8pm

Meditation helps us to increase our energy and build confidence while we ease into disengagement from unhelpful thoughts and patterns. In this experiential and interactive course, we will practice seated meditation and simple energy clearing visualizations and movements that will help us to experience and integrate key mind-body connections. Please obtain the book: "25 Lessons in Mindfulness" by Rezvan Ameli, Ph.D. Everyone is welcome no matter your spiritual practice or physical ability. Instructor: Nancy Miller, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Registration is required.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program: Coping with the Emotional Impact of Survivorship

FC, Tue, Jan 21, 6-7:30pm

Survivorship can bring on unanticipated emotional reactions including anxiety. Through this interactive experience, you will gain further insight and understanding into emotions many experience when transitioning into survivorship, contributing factors, and techniques to help manage and cope. Facilitator: Lauren Broschak, MSW, LCSW. Register Now.

Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Program: The Role of PT/OT/SLP in Your Recovery and Survivorship

FC, Tue, Jan 28, 6-7:30pm

Do feel you are “living with the side effects” of your cancer and the effects of all the treatments you have had? Do you have pain, peripheral neuropathy, lymphedema, loss of range of motion and/or strength, impaired coordination, balance, or cognition? This presentation will help you gain a better understanding of therapy options available to you to help you return to your best self. Facilitated by Theresa Bell, MSPT, CLT-LANA. Registration is required.