Drop in and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting. Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. No experience necessary! Call 847-562-4994 to register.
Join Michelle, Clinical Associate, for a six-part psycho educational workshop series designed to help you learn useful tools for addressing anxiety and feel more confident in your ability to manage distress, worry and uncertainty. Each session will have a separate focus: Session 1 (October 13th): Fear of Cancer Recurrence (FCR): Understanding FCR and Exploring Ways […]
Any movement is a way of communication. It creates a spark of life, and dance uses those sparks to ignite awakening feelings and vitality. Dance is an opportunity to connect our emotions, our minds, our bodies and our social feelings. This is not a dance class with structured movements, it encourages you to feel the […]
Join us for this 2-session program that will help you learn how to build and sustain motivation necessary to enact positive change in your life. Each session is 90 minutes. Whether your goal is losing weight, changing negative behaviors or enhancing a healthy lifestyle, this program will help develop achievable steps towards your goals. For […]
A limited number of appointments are now available on February 11th between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm for a free wig and wig-fitting at the CWC Studio. This service is for those who are in active cancer treatment, and are losing their hair or have lost their hair as a result of treatment. Proof of […]
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: Plant Proteins: Why are some better than others, How to use them in recipes. Please submit questions related to […]
Please meet at Brushwood Center in Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join us at Brushwood Center in the Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve, 21950 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL for a nature meditation followed by a two mile […]
En esta plática se dará la información básica del cáncer del seno que cualquier mujer debe saber, habrá información sobre señales y síntomas comunes, los diferentes exámenes de mamografía que existen para detectar el cáncer de seno, y los programas que ayudan a cubrir estos exámenes para personas sin seguro médico. Posteriormente habrá preguntas y […]
Join us for this 2-session program that will help you learn how to build and sustain motivation necessary to enact positive change in your life. Each session is 90 minutes. Whether your goal is losing weight, changing negative behaviors or enhancing a healthy lifestyle, this program will help develop achievable steps towards your goals. For […]
Plant based diets are more popular than ever! However, just because something is plant based does not mean that it is nourishing. Join the dietitian in the demo kitchen to learn about simple and tasty ways to create desserts that qualify as cancer protective choices. The dietitian will discuss specific ingredients and demonstrate a handful […]
In this program, occupational therapist, Kara Lyons, will discuss what is and how to manage cancer-related fatigue. You will learn about strategies on how to manage fatigue along with stress reduction and ways to utilize mindfulness techniques. Presented by: Kara Lyons MS, OTR/L, CLT, 200hr RYT Kara Lyons is the owner of Kara Lyons Wellness, […]
Grief doesn’t come with an instruction book but understanding the grieving process may help you discover what was lost, what is left and what is possible. This webinar will explore 15 things you may have not known about grief including its impact on the mind and body and secondary losses. Also examined will be tools […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members. 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 via Zoom (registration required), […]
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 Limit of 8 participants. All participants must provide proof of Covid 19 vaccination and sign a waiver […]
