Stress Management
Emotional Release and Journaling In Person (Geneva): Tuesdays; September 5, 12, 19 and 26; 1:00–3:00pm Cheri Hunt, Art Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Cassie Nieves, LCSW, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Navigate the many changes that come with a cancer diagnosis and tap into your emotions while creating a personal, artful journal.
Living Well Book Club Virtual: Wednesday, October 4, 5:00–6:15pm Nancy Nieto, LPC, NCC, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources This drop-in group will meet every other month to reflect on and discuss different books that address the cancer experience. Please come prepared to join the conversation and share your thoughts. Book: Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned About Self-Healing from a Surgeon’s Experience with Exceptional Patients by Bernie S. Siegel, MD
Self-Care: Restoring Your Inner Self Virtual: Wednesday, October 18, 6:30–7:45pm Nancy Nieto, LPC, NCC, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources When you experience sudden and major changes, they may affect how you take care of yourself. This workshop is intended to help you learn about different types of self-care and their benefits. You will also learn how to use your self-care practices in your everyday life.
Reshaping Your Self-Image In Person (Warrenville): Thursdays, November 2 and 9, 1:00–3:00pm Nancy Nieto, LPC, NCC, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Cheri Hunt, Art Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources A cancer diagnosis can bring physical changes that can shift your perspective of your self-image. This two-part series presented is aimed at helping process the changes that cancer brings in a safe and creative environment. We recommend registering for both days. Only those who attended the first meeting may attend the second meeting.
Chakra Workshop Series In Person (Geneva): Mondays, November 6 through 27, 1:00–3:00pm Cheri Hunt, Art Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Erin Bloodworth, Wellness Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources You will create a variety of art (including collage and jewelry) using mixed media and be led through yoga sequences aligning with different chakras each week.
Coping With Grief During the Holidays In Person (Geneva): Thursday, November 9, 6:00–8:00pm Cheri Hunt, Art Instructor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Cassie Nieves, LCSW, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy, especially during times of gathering and celebration. Join Cassie Nieves, a Living Well counselor, to learn how to set healthy expectations, manage holiday traditions and remember self-care. You will work with Art Instructor Cheri Hunt to create a votive candle in honor of your loved one.
Talking With Kids About Cancer Virtual: December 5, 6:30–7:30pm Cassie Nieves, LCSW, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Join Living Well Counselor Cassie Nieves to learn age-appropriate tools and terms for explaining cancer and cancer treatment to children. You will also learn how to help children navigate their feelings, as well as different ways to support them as they process their loved one’s diagnosis.
Living Well Book Club Virtual: Tuesday, December 6, 5:00–6:15pm Nancy Nieto, LPC, NCC, Counselor, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources This drop-in group will meet every other month to reflect on and discuss different books that address the cancer experience. Please come prepared to join the conversation and share your thoughts. Book: No Cure for Being Human: (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) by Kate Bowler
