The Cancer Resource Centre offers free educational programs and in-person/virtual mind/body/spirit classes and support groups to individuals in Northwest Indiana with a cancer diagnosis, their family members and their caregivers.
The Centre is located at 926 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. Registration is required. For information about joining a support group and to schedule your orientation, please call 219-836-3349 or visit www.myccrf.com.
Yoga, Monday January 16, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Breathe and stretch your body and mind. Yoga classes are therapeutic as well as restorative. Class will conclude with a relaxation segment to enhance overall well-being and peace.
Music Wellness, Monday January 16, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. A therapeutic music program to enhance quality of life by supporting the health and wellbeing of cancer patients which can lead to stress and anxiety reduction and enhance relaxation.
Empowerment Drumming, Monday January 16, offered from 3 – 4 p.m. Drumming is healing, rejuvenating and invigorates the immune system. It helps individuals take an active and meaningful role in the healing process, helping to put back into one's life what is missing to become whole again.
Kitchen Rx, Tuesday January 17, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. The food choices we make have a huge impact on our overall health, but we don't always make healthy eating a priority. We think eating healthy is too expense, too difficult and takes too much time. The truth is a few small, simple changes can yield HUGE results in overall health. Choosing more real, nutrient dense foods has been shown to be even more beneficial than medication in helping manage and even reverse some of the symptoms of chronic disease. Food is one of the most powerful medicines we have in achieving optimum health, and the kitchen is our pharmacy. In this year-long healthy eating series, Mrs. Dornberg will provide information, tools and actionable steps that you can use to shop, cook and eat your way to better health.
Healing Hearts Support Group, Wednesday January 18, offered 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. provides an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to share experiences, struggles, feelings and triumphs. Healing Hearts support group offers helpful information and support in a comfortable atmosphere and facilitated by a bereavement facilitator from Hospice of Calumet Area.
Prostate Cancer Resource Group, Wednesday January 18, offered at Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. LEARN... ASK... TALK... With a pelvic health physical therapist moderating, meetings include an educational presentation, Q&A and confidential discussion. Free. Call 219-661-6133 to register.
Chi Gong, Thursday January 19, offered from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Learn this ancient healing art of breath, movement, non-movement and meditation. Experience this therapeutic form of Eastern medicine and feel revitalized. You will be led through a one hour session of warm-ups, positions and focused movements.
Meditation and Wellness, Thursday, January 19, offered from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Your mood and mental health affect every aspect of your life, including how you feel about yourself, your relationship with others, and your physical health. In the group, you will learn about mindfulness, meditation, positive self-talk and other methods to improve the way you feel by changing the way you think.
Chair Yoga, Thursday January 19, offered from 2 – 3 p.m. Designed for those who have difficulty support in a regular yoga environment. You may sit or use a chair for balance. Kriya is a holistic, whole body experience; it works to calm the nervous system; strengthens and quiets the mind and body.
Breast Cancer Support Group, Thursday January 19, offered at Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center from 6 – 7p.m. For all with a breast cancer diagnosis. Newly diagnosed to long term survivors are welcome to share their concerns, stories and experiences.
Tai Chi, Friday January 20, offered from 9 – 10 a.m. Tai Chi has been practiced for centuries by men and women of all ages and fitness levels. The art of Tai Chi is considered “Meditation in Motion”. Classes emphasize balance, posture, breathing techniques, concentration and complete relaxation.
Expressive Art Therapy, Friday January 20, offered from 11 – 2 p.m. at the St. Mary Medical Center Valparaiso Health Center. Art Therapy has been recognized as an effective mind body intervention. It helps to provide an outlet for inner thoughts and feelings that cannot be put into words, giving individuals a sense of control over their surroundings. This program is facilitated by a Board Certified Art Therapist.