Children and Family Programs

When one person in a family is diagnosed with cancer every member of that family is impacted. Explore Living Well programs designed to support children, adolescents and parents.

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Kids Mandala and Breath Workshop

Thursday, January 19^th, 6 – 7:30 pm

Living Well Warrenville

Cheri Hunt, art instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Erin Bloodworth, wellness coordinator, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Cheri Hunt, Living Well’s art instructor will help the children create a mandala using a variety of mediums. Erin Bloodworth, Living Well’s wellness coordinator will offer a workshop focused on mindful breathing designed just for kids.

Open Your Heart Kids Workshop

Thursday, February 9^th, 6 – 7:30 pm

Living Well Warrenville

Cheri Hunt, art instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Erin Bloodworth, wellness coordinator, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Cheri will offer a heartfelt project that the children can take home and give to someone special for Valentine’s Day, Erin will offer a heart opening yoga practice for children.

Talking with Kids About Cancer

Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Virtually, via Microsoft Teams

Cassie Nieves, LCSW, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources 

Talking with children about cancer can be difficult. Join Living Well counselor, Cassie Nieves to learn age-appropriate tools and terms for explaining cancer and cancer treatment to children. Participants will also learn how to help children navigate their feelings and different ways to support them as they process their loved one’s diagnosis.