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Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work. No registration required, just stop by!

There are two types of Networking Groups, Cancer Specific and Topic Specific. Cancer specific groups are an opportunity for people experiencing the same type of cancer to gather for support, share concerns and exchangeinformation. Adult family members are encouraged to attend. Topic specific groups benefit participants in the same ways, but focus on particular issues…

This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…

Last month’s blog entry about talking to children outlined some ideas about sharing information with kids. There are some specific questions that commonly arise for children when they learn that a parent or other significant adult has cancer.  If you introduce this information as part of the dialogue with your kids, it may go a…

Contact Valerie Piazza RN, LCPC at 630-654-5118 or vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org for more information. Tuesdays 11:45am-12:45pm Drop-Ins Welcome Practice meditation and learn ways to live life more effectively in the present moment. The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald Siegel, PsyD, will be the focus of discussion this quarter. No previous meditation experience required,…

 Limiting physical activity during cancer treatment or rehabilitation appears to decrease function and worsen symptoms related to cancer and treatments.  Aerobic, resistance and flexibility exercises can help manage side effects associated with cancer treatment and rehabilitation, and provides a range of benefits during treatment, recovery and remission.  What is Flexibility? Flexibility is the ability to…

What do we tell the children about a parent’s or other close family member’s illness when the illness is cancer? This question comes up frequently in our interactions with families at Wellness House. As a parent, the time immediately following a diagnosis of cancer in the family can be challenging.  It is especially hard managing…

55 people learned in the nutrition program about the importance of maximizing the amount of nutrient dense food in their diet and how to do it. 65 people managed their stress in the mindfulness, meditation, energy work, hypnosis and Flute circle programs 160 people got stronger in the exercise program 100 people swapped information and…

There are challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis no matter what age of the person diagnosed.  For young adults, the challenges are unique.  Adolescents and young adults are in the process of establishing their independence, and forming relationships and careers.  During this critical time, it is important to get support to help maintain a…

Coping with grief and loss can feel like an overwhelming experience. At times we can feel quite alone and in need of support. Our friends try and comfort us with supportive words and at times lack the appropriate words and compassion to assist you with your journey down the road of grief. The grieving journey…