Wellness House

Long-Term Survivor Networking

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:56:36 +0000

Many people find the end of treatment is not the end of the cancer experience. This networking group provides an opportunity to meet with others who have completed their cancer treatment and their caregivers. The purpose of the group is to exchange information, offer encouragement and support, and explore ways to continue to live well.

Call Linda Renzi, MA, LPC at 630-654-5109 for more information.

No registration required, just stop by!

Bereavement Drop-In

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:53:15 +0000

Available for those who are newly bereaved as an opportunity to connect with others and begin to receive support soon after your loss. Meets on Tuesdays at 5:00-6:00pm

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Transitions

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:50:28 +0000

Transitions for Spouses

This is a committed group of participants who go through the grieving process together. The group meets every other week for four months. Member share experiences, exchange support and learn coping strategies to use throughout the mourning process. Participants are welcome to register for Transitions up to four times and then can participate in the monthly networking group. Please call 630-654-5117 for more information and for group days and times.

Non Spousal Transitions

This group is for those who have lost a parent, adult child or an adult sibling. The group focuses on the sharing process and information is given regarding grief and loss. This group also meets every other week for four months with the option of registering for up to four sessions. Please call 630-654-5191 for more information and for group days and times.

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Turtles Parents

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:47:56 +0000

When a death occurs, children and adults grieve differently, and it is important that parents are able to understand how and why children grieve. The Turtles Parent Group is offered simultaneously with the Turtles Group, and helps parents learn what the grieving process is like for children and how they can best approach and connect with children about loss. Please call 630-654-5118 for more information and for group days and times.

Turtles

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:46:40 +0000

When a death occurs in a family, children are in need of additional support, nurture, and guidance. Turtles is a bereavement support group for children ages 6-12 years who have lost a close family member to cancer. Through expressive arts and discussion children are able to learn objectively and concretely about cancer and death, experience the grief process appropriately, and receive answers to their questions in a supportive and caring group setting. This group aims to normalize the experience of illness and the death of a family member and to validate their feelings. Please call 630-654-5118 for more information and for group days and times.

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Guided Imagery

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:44:06 +0000

Guided Imagery is a well-researched mind-body strategy that uses the imagination in many different ways to effectively handle stress and stimulate self-healing throughout the cancer experience. Each week the guided imagery experience will focus on a different wellness goal and include time for questions and discussion. Some of the topics include coping with pain and symptoms, dealing with fear and anxiety, increasing body awareness, promoting optimism and positive thinking and reducing emotional distress.

Anyone experience the effects of cancer and its treatment are invited to drop into this class.

Guided Imagery meets on Tuesdays at 11:30am-12:30pm.

No registration required, just stop by!

Exercise for Getting Well

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:42:48 +0000

This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision.

Meets on

Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:30am

A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5114 to register.

Call (630) 654-5114 for more event information

Flute Circle

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:41:18 +0000

When an individual is dealing with a cancer experience it is important that they learn how to express what they are feeling and self expression can come in a variety of forms. The Native American Flute Circle is geared for those who want to gain the therapeutic benefits of learning and playing music together, and of expressing themselves through music. No prior experience is necessary.

The flute circle meets on Tuesdays at 10:00-11:00am

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:38:33 +0000

Join other women facing metastasis of their breast cancer. This weekly group will focus on the ongoing challenges that arise from dealing with treatment, relationships, and facing the future in the midst of metastatic breast cancer. Group support can provide a unique opportunity to focus on making sense of the cancer experience with others who share a similar history.

Please call 630-654-5109 for more information and for group days and times.

Call (630) 654-5109 for more event information

Healing through Mindfulness

wellness-author — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:37:21 +0000

Mindfulness centers us in our own lives. We all want to live a calmer, more peaceful existence. This course follows a book focused on mindfulness principles and practices. During the class, participants work together to find the calm center within in the midst of even the most extreme storms. Participants share through discussion, the practice of meditation, and the examination of our emotions and relationships. This program will provide easy steps to practicing mindfulness in day-today living.