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PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT WELLSPRING For registered programs, please call to put your name on an interest list and you will be called to register into the program once the interest list is full. If you have participated in the program before, priority will be given to a member who has not yet taken the program. REGISTERED PROGRAMS REGISTERED PROGRAMS Coping Skills Rehabilitation DT WH Healing Journey, Levels 1-5 DT WH Brain Fog A wide-ranging, multi-level program that provides both “Brain Fog” introduces participants to cognitive enhancement small- and large-group formats, opportunities for discussion strategies to address cognitive deficits often associated with cancer about cancer and its impact, demonstration and practice of proven diagnosis and treatment. coping strategies, and discussion on the spiritual dimensions of Brain Fog is a program of Maximum Capacity, Inc. cancer. Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are available at both centres. DT WH Cancer Exercise DT WH Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction This 30-week exercise program includes an individual A 9-week meditation program that can help establish control assessment, personalized exercise plan for patients, and by increasing awareness of the body, mind and spirit, reducing an opportunity to exercise with other cancer patients. emotional and physical tension, and seeking inner peace and Cancer Exercise is generously supported in part by Sun Life Financial. wisdom. Support DT WH Tai Chi Tai Chi combines movement and meditation to promote DT WH Bereavement Support Group emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. This group is offered to assist individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer in coping with their loss and grief. Expressive Arts DT WH Breast Cancer Support Group DT WH Art Therapy Women who are newly-diagnosed or are in treatment have This program uses art modalities, such as painting or the opportunity to meet with other breast cancer patients. The sculpting, to raise and address cancer-related issues. meetings have support and information-sharing components. At Wellspring Westerkirk House, the Art Therapy Program is held in DT WH The Karen Green Art Therapy Room. Children’s and Parents’ Support Groups These groups are separate but concurrent programs for DT WH Drumming children who have a parent with cancer, and for the parents. This program uses drumming and rhythm exercises to express Family issues and special needs around communication and emotions, manage stress and achieve a sense of internal care of children are the focus of these programs. balance. Cancer and the Workplace DT WH Writing for the Health of It Participants will take part in various creative writing activities. DT WH Back at Work They will move towards recovering and exerting some Wellspring offers a series specifically for cancer patients who measure of control over their lives, reclaiming their stories and are back at work and dealing with the demands of the job. their voices. DT WH Returning to Work The Returning to Work program is an educational and support To sign up for any of the programs requiring program that addresses the concerns of individuals considering registration, please call: returning to work. DT Wellspring Downtown Toronto at 416.961.1928 CIBC generously supports Workplace Programming. WH Wellspring Westerkirk House at 416.480.4440 For these programs, interest lists are compiled and new sessions begin when enrollment is sufficient. Scotiabank’s Healthy Minds, Healthy Futures generously supports Art Therapy, Writing for the Health of It, Meditation and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Quilting and Brain Fog. Scotiabank’s Healthy Bodies, Healthy Futures generously supports Tai Chi, Yoga and Qi Gong.
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