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Dear Guests-
We hope you're having a wonderful summer. Are you ready for the heat? Grab your water bottle and stay hydrated!
I'm pleased to announce a new partnership with ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. They'll be here once a month offering physical and occupational therapy assessments and tips. The team from ReVital will be here on August 22nd. Let me know if you have any questions about this service and if it's right for you.
Lauren will be back this month to lead the Toolbox Workshop on Stress Reduction. Sign up today!
Best,
Deborah Stambler
Program Director
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If you are not a current weSPARK guest, please contact our office today to set up your brief Welcome Meeting. This is a necessary step in order to access our FREE programs, workshops, individual appointments and support groups.
818-906-3022
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Clinical Corner:
7 common chemotherapy misconceptions
Chemotherapy can be used to treat different types of cancers, but not all chemotherapy is the same. In fact - there are even different ways to receive chemotherapy.
When it comes to chemotherapy, patients may have a lot of questions, and in some cases, misconceptions of what they should expect to experience. For example, one common misconception is that if a patient doesn't lose their hair, it's not working. Hair loss is not always a side effect of chemotherapy.
Learn more about other common misconceptions patients may have about chemotherapy.
About Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is a national network of five hospitals that serves adult patients who are fighting cancer. CTCA® offers an integrative approach to care designed to help patients physically and emotionally by enhancing their quality of life while managing side effects both during and after treatment.
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Breathwork
With Ana Lilia
Saturday, August 3rd at 12:30pm.
Join Ana as she guides you through the powerful practice of Breathwork!
Breathwork (controlled breathing) is a form of meditation combined with music
that will leave you feeling relaxed and balanced.
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Belly Dancing for Beginners
Belly Dance has many benefits for your mind, body, and emotional state. In this class, you will learn classic moves like the shimmy and snake arms. Whether you are belly dancing for enjoyment, toned abs, or to reduce stress it is a wonderful way to let loose, connect with others, and release your inner "you".
This belly dance class is for all shapes, sizes, and ages and can be adapted.
2 dates in August!
Wednesday, August 14th at 11:45am
Thursday, August 29th at 6pm
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Lunes, Agosto 5 a las 10am
La meditación guiada es una forma de relajación que alivia el estrés y promueve una sensación de paz y tranquilidad en momentos difíciles. Esta clase se enfocará en promover un sentimiento de bienestar y conexión con la mente y el cuerpo.
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Creative Writing
Workshop
Presented by Deborah Stambler
Wednesdays at 2:30pm
You have a story. A voice. Grab a pen and join us on Wednesday afternoons as we find new ways to tell our stories and connect with others and ourselves.
No previous writing experience needed.
No registration is needed.
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Beauty Bus is back!
Thursday, August 8th from 12:30 - 3:30.
Join us for a day of pampering!
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You'll be able to choose your service on the day of the pop up salon.
The event is first come, first served.
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Henna Crowns
Thursday, August 8th from 12:30-3:30.
Henna Crowns are offered to people who have experienced significant hair loss. The henna lasts for approximately 2 weeks.
Henna artist, Jessica Eve has offered her services to weSPARK guests during the Beauty Bus Pop Up Salon.
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Potluck en Español
Con Jessica Torres
Viernes, Agosto 12 a las 10:30am
Acompañenos para una comida organizada por nuestro grupo de apoyo en español! Todos son bienvenidos. Por favor traiga un plato que gustaria compartir con el grupo.
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Led by Jessica Torres, MFT
Wednesday, August 14th at 6pm
We'll take a look at the pressures and constraints we place upon ourselves. From there, we'll find creative ways to give ourselves "permission" to heal,
to dream, to explore, to live fully.
No prior art experience needed.
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Cancer Rehabilitation:
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Led by ReVital Cancer Rehab
Thursday, August 29th at 11:30am
Monthly PT/OT assessments starting
August 29th from 11:30 - 1pm
Cancer rehabilitation can help
to regain strength, physical function
and independent living.
It can provide relief from pain, balance and mobility issues,
numbness/tingling and fatigue.
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Toolbox Series
Presented by Lauren Maher, MFT
Monday, August 26th at 6:30pm.
What are your tools for reducing stress? Join Lauren as she takes you through an exploration of the ways stress lives in our bodies and methods to find balance and peace.
Click here to register.
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Jewelry Workshop
Presented by Holly Feneht
Wednesday, August 27th at 6pm.
Relax, unwind, connect and get creative with jewelry making.
Call to register. Space is limited.
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Click. Like. Connect. Join the discussion on social media!
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Support Groups
weSPARK offers 13 support groups.
Contact us to find out which group is best for you!
Children's Support Group |
Monday @ 4pm |
Teen Support Group |
Monday @ 6pm |
Family Grief Support Group |
Tuesday @ 6pm |
Caregiver Support Group |
Tuesday @ 6:30pm |
In Treatment Support Group |
Wednesday @ 2:30pm |
Spouse/Partner Grief Support Group |
Wednesday @ 6pm |
Ongoing Treatment Support Group |
Thursday @ 10:15am |
Post Treatment Support Group |
Thursday @ 12pm |
Men's Cancer Support Group |
Thursday @ 1:30pm |
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group |
Thursday @ 5pm |
Young Adult Support Group |
Thursday @ 7pm |
Grupo de Apoyo en Español |
Friday @ 11am |
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August 2019
Programs + Workshops
Registration is required for all workshops in red print.
Click on the link in the calendar to register or call 818-906-3022
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Wednesday
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10:15am
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group
1:30pm
Men's Cancer Support Group
5pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
7pm
Young Adult Support Group
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11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
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4
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5
1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
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12:45pm Wake Up Your Lymph System with Movement
2pm Tai Chi
6pm
Family Grief Support Group
6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group
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7
10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
2:30 Creative Writing Workshop
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
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10:15am
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group
1:30pm
Men's Cancer Support Group
5pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
7pm
Young Adult Support Group
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9:30am
Kundalini Yoga
10am
Mindful Living
10:30am
Potluck
En Español
11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
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1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
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13
12:45pm Wake Up Your Lymph System with Movement
2pm Tai Chi
6pm
Family Grief Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
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10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
2:30 Creative Writing Workshop
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
7:30pm Thrive Survive YA Post Treatment Support Group
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10am
Healing Flow Yoga
10:15am
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group
1:30pm
Men's Cancer Support Group
5pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
7pm
Young Adult Support Group
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9:30am
Kundalini Yoga
11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
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1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
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12:45pm Wake Up Your Lymph System with Movement
2pm Tai Chi
6pm
Family Grief Support Group
6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group
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21
10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
2:30 Creative Writing Workshop
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
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10:15am
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group
1:30pm
Men's Cancer Support Group
5pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
7pm
Young Adult Support Group
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9:30am
Kundalini Yoga
11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
11am
Mindful Living Potluck
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11am
Gentle Yoga
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1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
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12:45pm Wake Up Your Lymph System with Movement
2pm Tai Chi
6pm
Family Grief Support Group
6pm Jewelry
Caregiver Support Group
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10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
2:30 Creative Writing Workshop
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
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10:15am
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group
1:30pm
Men's Cancer Support Group
5pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
7pm
Young Adult Support Group
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9:30am
Kundalini Yoga
11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
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Closed for Labor Day Holiday
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August 2019 Healing Therapies
**By appointment only**
Please call our office to schedule your next appointment
818-906-3022
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Reflexology
Reiki
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Reflexology
Hypnotherapy
Community Acupuncture
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Medical Qi Gong
Hypnotherapy
Nurse Navigation
Reiki
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Hypnotherapy
Community Acupuncture
Restoring
Individual Spiritual Balance
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Reiki
Community Acupuncture
Hypnotherapy
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Reiki
Community Acupuncture
Reflexology
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weSPARK Cancer Support Center is located at:
13520 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Phone: 818-906-3022 Fax: 818-906-3021
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