Cancer Wellness Center Grayslake

Grayslake Location - Programs

• Train Your Brain for Wellness Basics

  Tuesday, February 21, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

  Presenter: Katie Salyer, Psy.D., Post Doctoral Fellow

  Join us for an informational and interactive series about how our thoughts influence our mood and actions. Learn healthy thinking skills that will help you manage worries, neutralize stressful thoughts, and cope with difficult emotions. Classes will build upon each other, providing participants with knowledge and tools to put into action immediately.

• The Impact of Stress on the Mind, Body and Spirit

  Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  Presenter: Katie Salyer, Psy.D., Post Doctoral Fellow

  Stress has many implications in our overall wellness. Learn its impact and ways to combat stress to improve quality of life.

• Cancer Support Group

  Available for those diagnosed with cancer

  Facilitator: Katie Salyer, M.A.

  Support groups provide a safe environment for discussing and exploring the concerns and emotions of living with a cancer diagnosis. Group members have the opportunity to discuss issues related to treatment, living with cancer, coping strategies, life after cancer…anything related to their cancer journey. The focus of the group is on the life-altering impact of a cancer diagnosis. The group is open to cancer survivors of all diagnoses at any point in time - newly diagnosed, in treatment, post treatment or living with a recurrence. For more information, contact the Center at 847-509-9595.

• Gentle Yoga

  Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:15 p.m. & 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

  Instructor: Alla Smith, R.Y.T.

  These classes are perfect for beginners, those with limited movement or for those that would like to relax.  Wear comfortable clothing.

• Massage

  Tuesdays by appointment

  Therapists: Sandra Dugan, L.M.T.

  Participants may contact the Center to schedule a 30-minute, fully-clothed individual appointment. Sessions are available between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Reiki

  Tuesdays by appointment

  Therapist: Theresa Winter, R.M.T.

  Participants may contact the Center to schedule a 30-minute, fully-clothed individual appointment. Sessions are available between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Individual, Couples and Family Counseling

  Available by appointment for those diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones

  For more information contact the Center at 847-509-9595.

  Tenemos apoyo en español para individuos y familias.  Llame a Katie Salyer, 847-562-4993.