Stress Management
In Person (Warrenville): Tuesdays, April 23 and 30, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Nancy Nieto, LCP, 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 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.
Part One: Part one of this two-part series will give you an opportunity to explore the impact of physical and emotional changes after a cancer diagnosis. It will give you a chance to express how those changes have shaped your self-image through artistic expression, written reflection, and open discussion.
Part Two: In part two of this two-part series, you will learn strategies to start navigating your path to self-love and self-acceptance. You will have an opportunity to create an artistic statement about your journey.
In Person (Warrenville): Thursday, May 16, and Thursday, July 18, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
In Person (Geneva): Thursday, June 6, and Thursday, August 1, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ruth Day, Yoga Instructor and Trauma Release Facilitator
A meditative experience with soothing instruments, such as singing bowls and gongs, promoting relaxation and stress relief through harmonious sounds.
Virtual: Wednesday, June 5, 5:00 – 6:15 pm
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 cancer experiences. Please come prepared to join the conversation and share your thoughts. Book: I’m Sorry You Have to Be Here by Lois Cappetta Bhatt
In Person (Geneva): Wednesday, June 26, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Vikki Rood, Life Coach and Improv Expert
Are you feeling resentful, depleted, frustrated or stressed out? This workshop will teach you to change your perspective and remind you that you’re human and doing the best you can. We will listen to one another and learn to use techniques from life coaching and improv humor to discover who you are.
Virtual: Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Join Living Well counselors as they discuss how to navigate caring for someone with cancer and the important role you play as their caregiver. This presentation will offer ways to balance the needs of your loved one with your own needs, as well as how you can care for yourself as a caregiver.
Virtual: Wednesday, August 21, 5:00 – 6:15 pm
This drop-in group will meet every other month to reflect on and discuss different books that address cancer experiences. Please come prepared to join the conversation and share your thoughts.
Book: 26 Points of Light: Illuminating One Cancer Survivor’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission by Maureen O’Brien
In Person (Warrenville): Wednesday, August 7, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Vikki Rood, Life Coach, and Improv Expert
