All of our lectures and workshops are free-of-charge and open to individuals touched by cancer.
All require pre-registration. Please call 330.836.1772 for details.

Living By Heart
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Many ancient cultures and spiritual traditions consider the heart to be the link between mind, body and spirit. Scientific evidence indicates that the heart sends emotional and intuitive signals that can help conduct our lives in healthy ways. This combination of ancient and contemporary information offers an array of methods to evoke the heart’s innate intelligence which nourishes the body and promotes healing at all levels. Learn basic energy techniques, experience your heart come alive and begin the path of “living by heart”.

I Can Cope: Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6:00pm-7:00pm
This American Cancer Society class concentrates on the health challenges to wellness and quality of life caused by cancer-related fatigue. An overview of cancer-related fatigue and self-management techniques to manage fatigue are presented to help empower participants and allow them to begin building a repertoire of self-care techniques.

Scrapbooking
Tuesdays, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 20, April 17, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Join Lisa Stadvec for an evening of fun, friendship and scrapbooking for all ages!  Bring your creative energy and photos and turn your special memories into cherished pieces of art. 
Materials and supplies will be provided.  No experience necessary.

Cancer, Finances and You
Mondays, Jan. 16 & March 19 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
We invite you to join Stephanie Carter, MS, LISW, for an evening of Q & A about various cancer/medical-related financial topics.  Whether you have questions about co-pay or Premium Assist, 211 services, or pharmaceuticals, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Rapid Emotional Release
Tuesday, March 6, 10:00am-11:30am
Join Denise Mendelson to learn powerful and simple self-help methods to rid yourself of trapped emotional hurts and painful memories. Using these techniques will bring a new joy and freedom to your life.

Pain Release Techniques
Wednesday, March 21, 6:00pm-7:30pm
In minutes, learn simple, effective, self-healing techniques that can relieve a lifetime of pain.  Participants will use tapping and energy pressure points to awaken the body's healing power to diminish any pain or stress.  Facilitated by Denise Mendelson.

Introduction to Healing Touch
Tuesday, March 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Join Nancy Strick, RN, HTCP/I, to learn about energy medicine and Healing Touch. Enhance your life and the lives of those around you through understanding the energetic world in which we live and learn simple techniques that you can share to promote body-mind-spirit healing.

Alter Your Life with Art
Tuesday, April 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm
Led by a board-certified, registered art therapist and clinical counselor, adult participants will learn ways to incorporate art processes into their healing journey. Participants will have the opportunity to create an Altered Book (an inner evolving journal) and other expressive art projects. No art experience necessary!

Three Holistic Approaches to Energy Healing
Wednesday, April 25, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Join Mary Stewart as we learn three different holistic approaches to energy healing. Reiki, Tong Ren, and Reconnective Healing will all be discussed. It is sure to be a relaxing evening for all.

Survivorship Forum
Wednesday, April 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Come join Kim Kost, LISW-S, and Stephanie Carter, MS, LISW, as we learn more about common issues survivors face and discuss strategies to adjust and cope. Join in discussion with a Panel of Survivors as they tell their experience. In addition, there will be a small segment devoted to seeking feedback about ideas for programming for survivors. The evening offers something of interest to all Survivors!