Throughout the month, we offer information and education for anyone on their cancer journey. From lectures hosted by top doctors to spirituality and self-care, our information and education programs can help participants and families prepare for difficult times while providing much needed support.
For those who have lost a loved one due to cancer within the last two years. We will honor those we have lost by doing readings and rituals to remember them. Please bring a picture of your loved one. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S & Adelle Gates, MA, CCLS
Recognize thought patterns and learn alternative ways to think to help calm emotions during your cancer journey. Presenters: Kerri Mazzone, LISW-S & Andrea Sonnie, MSSA, LISW-S
The holiday season can be a stressful time, especially when dealing with a cancer diagnosis or grieving the loss of a loved one due to cancer. Join us for a time to de-stress and learn tools that you can use to relax and get through the season. Family members are welcome. Facilitator: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S
Learn hand massage and beginning Reiki to nurture yourself and loved ones. A fun holiday gift, a great strategy for handling holiday stress. For the person with cancer, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one due to cancer. Facilitator: Mary Fisher Bornstein, LISW-S
Growing your family when cancer is part of the equation can lead to a host of emotions and uncertainties. This series will help you understand options and create space to discuss what building a family after cancer may look like for you. Facilitator: Taylor Buss, MSW, LISW-S, OSW-C
This informative session will help you to better understand your medical information and guide you in creating clarifying questions to ask your medical team. Facilitators: Susan Marinac, MSSA, LISW-S & Eileen Coan, MA
You've just been diagnosed with cancer. People are going to tell you to rest up. They're wrong! Join us in this discussion with Dr. Kathryn Schmitz as we highlight her research on the benefits of exercise during and after cancer treatment. In partnership with Cancer Bridges in Pittsburgh. It is not required to attend all 3 parts to the series but encouraged.
For those who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer within the last twelve months. Meets the second Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:15pm before each monthly Prostate Partners Group. Facilitators: Mary Fisher-Bornstein, LISW-S