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People often think that once they finish cancer treatment they will be instantly back to “their old self”. We know that adjusting to life after cancer treatment is a process and have programs to support you during this transition.
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August 2019
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Mondays, July 15 – August 26, 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Summer series canceled, but will be back in fall 2019)
Presented by Missy Petty, LCPC, LivingWell
Many patients find themselves
wondering, “Now what?” after
their cancer treatment ends. This
program will help both patients and
caregivers navigate the challenges
people experience as they transition
into survivorship. Topics covered include: changes
in relationships, managing expectations, addressing
anxiety and depression, the “new normal,” fear of
recurrence, how to partner with your primary care
physician and other providers, managing your health
records, and envisioning a positive future. Attendance
at the entire series is encouraged but not mandatory.
July 15 Pressure to Thrive
July 22 Discussion Group
July 29 Managing Moods, Stress and
Feeling Stuck
August 5 Survivorship Toolkit
August 12 Discussion Group
August 19 Fear of Recurrence
August 26 Envisioning Your Future
September 2019
17
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Presented by Nancy Zawicki, MS, RD, LDN,
Northwestern Medicine/LivingWell
In this interactive wellness class, you can participate in preparing recipes that help improve health in mind, body and spirt after cancer. Limit 10 participants per class. Meets once a month.
Tuesday, September 17 – Make Produce the Star of Every Dish
Utilize fresh produce for healthy dishes.
Tuesday, October 22 – Revamp Your Pantry
Take inventory of your pantry and create more storage space.
Tuesday, November 12 – Wake Up Your Taste Buds: Tart and Tangy Foods
Use vinegars and mustard to enliven foods.
Tuesday, December 10 – A Shift in Mindset
Love your body, love yourself and begin the transformation!
23
Mondays, September 23–November 11, 6:00–7:00pm
In this eight-week program at LivingWell Geneva, learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk of cancer by optimizing good nutrition, weight management, exercise and
stress reduction.
September 23 – Introduction and Healthy Eating
September 30 -Portion Control and Eating Out
October 7 Exercise
October 14 Why Do We Eat?
October 21 Meal Planning
October 28 Label Reading and Shopping
November 4 Healthy Cooking and Food Prep
November 11 Putting It All Together and Moving Forward
30
Mondays, September 23–November 11, 6:00–7:00pm
In this eight-week program at LivingWell Geneva, learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk of cancer by optimizing good nutrition, weight management, exercise and
stress reduction.
September 23 – Introduction and Healthy Eating
September 30 -Portion Control and Eating Out
October 7 Exercise
October 14 Why Do We Eat?
October 21 Meal Planning
October 28 Label Reading and Shopping
November 4 Healthy Cooking and Food Prep
November 11 Putting It All Together and Moving Forward
October 2019
07
Mondays, September 23–November 11, 6:00–7:00pm
In this eight-week program at LivingWell Geneva, learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk of cancer by optimizing good nutrition, weight management, exercise and
stress reduction.
September 23 – Introduction and Healthy Eating
September 30 -Portion Control and Eating Out
October 7 Exercise
October 14 Why Do We Eat?
October 21 Meal Planning
October 28 Label Reading and Shopping
November 4 Healthy Cooking and Food Prep
November 11 Putting It All Together and Moving Forward
14
Mondays, September 23–November 11, 6:00–7:00pm
In this eight-week program at LivingWell Geneva, learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk of cancer by optimizing good nutrition, weight management, exercise and
stress reduction.
September 23 – Introduction and Healthy Eating
September 30 -Portion Control and Eating Out
October 7 Exercise
October 14 Why Do We Eat?
October 21 Meal Planning
October 28 Label Reading and Shopping
November 4 Healthy Cooking and Food Prep
November 11 Putting It All Together and Moving Forward
14
Mondays, October 14 – November 25, 7:00–8:30pm
Presented by Missy Petty, LCPC, LivingWell
Many patients find themselves wondering, “Now what?” after their cancer treatment ends. This program will help both patients and caregivers navigate the challenges people experience as they transition into survivorship. Topics covered include: changes in relationships, managing expectations, addressing anxiety and depression, the “new normal,” fear of recurrence, how to partner with your primary care physician and other providers, managing your health records, and envisioning a positive future. Attendance at the entire series is encouraged but not mandatory.
October 14 Pressure to Thrive
October 21 Discussion Group
October 28 Managing Moods, Stress and Feeling Stuck
November 4 Survivorship Toolkit
November 11 Discussion Group
November 18 Fear of Recurrence
November 25 Envisioning Your Future
21
Mondays, September 23–November 11, 6:00–7:00pm
In this eight-week program at LivingWell Geneva, learn how to follow a healthy lifestyle and decrease your risk of cancer by optimizing good nutrition, weight management, exercise and
stress reduction.
September 23 – Introduction and Healthy Eating
September 30 -Portion Control and Eating Out
October 7 Exercise
October 14 Why Do We Eat?
October 21 Meal Planning
October 28 Label Reading and Shopping
November 4 Healthy Cooking and Food Prep
November 11 Putting It All Together and Moving Forward
21
Mondays, October 14 – November 25, 7:00–8:30pm
Presented by Missy Petty, LCPC, LivingWell
Many patients find themselves wondering, “Now what?” after their cancer treatment ends. This program will help both patients and caregivers navigate the challenges people experience as they transition into survivorship. Topics covered include: changes in relationships, managing expectations, addressing anxiety and depression, the “new normal,” fear of recurrence, how to partner with your primary care physician and other providers, managing your health records, and envisioning a positive future. Attendance at the entire series is encouraged but not mandatory.
October 14 Pressure to Thrive
October 21 Discussion Group
October 28 Managing Moods, Stress and Feeling Stuck
November 4 Survivorship Toolkit
November 11 Discussion Group
November 18 Fear of Recurrence
November 25 Envisioning Your Future
22
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Presented by Nancy Zawicki, MS, RD, LDN,
Northwestern Medicine/LivingWell
In this interactive wellness class, you can participate in preparing recipes that help improve health in mind, body and spirt after cancer. Limit 10 participants per class. Meets once a month.
Tuesday, September 17 – Make Produce the Star of Every Dish
Utilize fresh produce for healthy dishes.
Tuesday, October 22 – Revamp Your Pantry
Take inventory of your pantry and create more storage space.
Tuesday, November 12 – Wake Up Your Taste Buds: Tart and Tangy Foods
Use vinegars and mustard to enliven foods.
Tuesday, December 10 – A Shift in Mindset
Love your body, love yourself and begin the transformation!
