Join us at the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, Chicago, for a mindful, sensory forest therapy experience to re-connect to nature, ourselves and each other. We will give our thinking brains a break, and tune into our senses and notice what's around us and inside us with curiosity and compassion. Open to those impacted by cancer, […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a monthly thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members and community partners. Each conversation will focus on an aspect of the cancer experience, providing different insights and perspectives on a common theme. Audience questions are invited and encouraged. The Series will be available […]
This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […]
This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation. This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required. Benefits include lower fatigue, […]
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, meditative and fun way to create art by drawing structured patterns. No art experience required. It is a journey of relaxing creativity. Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT Please RSVP below to attend this in-person program. Limit of 12 participants. Please arrive 10 minutes early […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. RSVP below to join this ongoing in-person group. NOTE: If you need to rsvp the same […]
Reducción del estrés con Nora En esta clase, los participantes serán guiados a través de una variedad de estrategias de reducción del estrés basadas en estudios de investigación. Cada semana, habrá un enfoque en diferentes herramientas y técnicas que incluyen relajación muscular progresiva, imágenes guiadas, respiración, meditación y varios ejercicios de atención plena. HAGA CLIC […]
This class is for cancer patients and survivors only. The focus of this class will be to improve strength, stamina and flexibility. All levels of fitness welcome. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call or email Samantha Daniel with any […]
A limited number of appointments are now available on May 26th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm for a free wig and wig-fitting at the CWC Studio. To qualify for these services, you must meet BOTH of the following criteria: You are in active cancer treatment AND are losing or have lost your hair […]
Our Breath is the link between our mind and emotions. If the breath is channeled in the right direction, one can experience release of toxins, peace, clarity of mind and strengthening of the immune system. In this Breathe-in class, each week, we will explore easy yet powerful breathing techniques to breathe mindfully and release stress. […]
