Program Highlights
Do It With Ease
Begins Thursday, July 10, from 11:00am-12:00pm – in person
This 8-week program is designed to help you regain and maintain your range of motion, build core strength, and enhance physical fitness. All routines were designed for those who have had cancer surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or who deal with cancer-related fatigue. Created and led by a physiotherapist.
Note that an Exercise Consent form signed by your doctor is required before the first session.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 for a copy of the form and to register.
Pole-Walking For Lymphedema Management
Begins Thursday, July 17, from 9:30-11:00am – in person
The benefits of pole-walking for the lymphedema community have recently been highlighted in research studies. In this 6-week series, we will learn about these benefits, and how to be properly fitted for walking poles. We will learn how to use them as we walk together in the Oshawa community. Poles will be provided for in-class use. This series is designed for cancer patients who are currently dealing with, or are at an increased risk of, lymphedema as a result of cancer treatments.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Adventures in Art
Tuesday, July 22, from 1:00-4:00pm – in person
Journaling is not the only way to work through the complicated emotions that arise because of living with cancer. In this workshop, you will be able to choose from a variety of mediums, and will have the chance to explore different ways to express your emotions. This is not about making art, but about connecting with yourself in a new way. All supplies are provided.
Please contact Stephanie Hamilton at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Exploring Our Values in Health Care
Tuesdays, August 12 and 19, from 1:00-3:00pm – in person
A Substitute Decision Maker is meant to speak for us when we are unable to speak for ourselves. Perhaps we are unconscious, temporarily incapacitated due to medication, or even approaching end of life. In this 2-part workshop, we will discuss what is meant by health care values, and how we can begin uncovering what is important to us, so we can ensure that if someone is speaking for us, they are using our voice.
Please contact Stephanie Hamilton at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register..
Music for Self-Compassion
Monday, August 18 from 10:00-11:30am – in person
In this workshop, we will learn how to use music to express our feelings as we deal with cancer. You will be able to experience the power of melody and sound, as well as the often unexpected emotional release that comes from playing musical instruments. You will also leave with ideas for how to add music into your self-care routine.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Healing Journey Level 5: A New Earth
Pre-requisite: Healing Journey Levels 1, 2 and 3
Begins Monday, September 15th, from 1:00-3:00pm – hybrid
This 11-session series is an in-depth reading of Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth. Each week the group will discuss a chapter, enhancing spiritual healing. Topics from the first four levels are revisited, such as a closer examination of the pain of the ego, living in the moment, further discovering your life’s meaning, and inner peace. Copies of the book will be provided.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Phoenix Support Group
Begins Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30-8:30pm – in person
Phoenix is a series for women who have been through the intense and often overwhelming experience of cancer surgery and treatment, and are now facing something that is sometimes even more complex: life afterwards. In this 8-week series, we will explore fear of recurrence, returning to work, scanxiety, relationships, self-care, and other areas of life after cancer. Whether you are feeling hopeful, anxious, grateful, or all of the above, every emotion you bring is welcome here. For women who are 6 months post-treatment for any type of cancer.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Your Body Image: Changing How You Feel, Not How You Look
Begins Wednesday, October 1st, from 10:00-am – 12:00pm – in person
Is it hard to accept how your body has changed because of cancer and treatment? Do you feel like you do not know your body anymore? This 9-week series can help you learn how to be more accepting of your body through education, group discussions and relaxation exercises. This series is for women who have completed cancer treatments.
Please contact Stephanie at stephanie@hearthplace.thedev.ca or call 905-579-4833 to register.
Look Good Feel Better
In-Person workshops at Hearth Place
Learn how to manage the appearance-related effects of cancer treatments. Topics include skin care, make-up application, and wigs & head coverings. The workshop is offered on the third Tuesday of each month, from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Next dates: Tuesdays, July 15, August 19 and September 16.
Please register directly at www.lgfb.ca or call 1-800-914-5665.