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What’s On: May - August 2014 p7 DISCUSSION SERIES For a full description of these sessions and presenters, please visit www.wellspring.ca. To register for these sessions, please call Wellspring Westerkirk House at 416.480.4440. MAY JUNE Introduction to Money Matters Memoir Writing (3-Part Series) Monday, May 12, 10 – 11:30am Monday, June 2, 9, 16, 1:30 – 3 pm Facilitator: Ilene Shiller, Wellspring Money Matters Case Manager Facilitator: Ariella Damelin, PhD Cancer poses many challenges, including financial ones. Learn to decide what to write, identify the story and get started. Understanding income and benefits options, and how to access Pre-requisite Level 2 of “Writing for the Health of It”. them, can be an important part of coping with cancer regardless of how long or short the absence from work. Breathing for Life (3-Part Series) Friday June 6, 13, 20, 10 – 11:30 am Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My! Facilitator: Vieslav Krystyan, Wellspring Yoga Instructor Taming Anxiety Explore how to breathe fully to recharge, restore and heal the body Wednesday, May 28, 1 – 3pm while calming and balancing one’s mind. Some yoga, mindfulness and Facilitator: Claire Edmonds, PhD visualization will also be used. Explore the wild side of stress and anxiety and strategies for coping. What is Naturopathic Oncology and How Does it Integrate with Natural Medicine? Thursday, June 12, 1:30 – 3 pm Facilitator: Jill Shainhouse, ND, FABNO What is adjunctive cancer care? What types of treatment can help improve side effects and prevent recurrence of disease? How can information be shared with your medical doctors and pharmacist in a collaborative manner? Mini Meditation Retreat Friday, June 20, 10 am - 2 pm Facilitator: Tammy Marcus, MSW Experience a variety of meditation practices; connect with self and others through silence and sharing. Bring your own lunch. JULY AUGUST Let Your Yoga Dance Creating From Within Thursday, July 10, 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesday, August 6, 1 – 3 pm Facilitator: Lesley White, M.Ed Facilitator: Cher Curshen, Expressive Arts Therapist This joyful program combines the benefits of yoga, tai chi, dance This intuitive, spontaneous art making workshop will offer a space to and singing into a complete mind, body, spirit workout. express yourself through an artistic medium, to gain insight and support your personal process.