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Dear Guests-
You'll see a few changes to our Support Group schedule for September. We're excited to get our teen program off the ground with two groups for teens.
Please see the notices below for dates and times.
We're also adding an evening support group open to cancer patients at all stages of treatment. See below for details!
Other than that, avoid the heat, enjoy the last bit of summer and don't forget that we're closed for Labor Day weekend.
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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New General Support Group for Cancer Patients
With Aileen Stein, LCSW
Starting in September
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
This support group is open to cancer patients at all stages. Join us and find community and camaraderie, ask questions and fight the tendency to isolate that can be so common during treatment and beyond.
Call for more information. 818.906.3022
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New Support Group for Teens
Starting in September
Every 2nd & 4th Monday at 6pm
Call for more information. 818.906.3022
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We'll start the support group next month.
It will run on the 1st and 3rd Monday
of the month from 6-7:30pm.
October 7th & 21st.
Please join us for dinner on Monday, September 16th as we introduce the topics, themes and activities for the group. We'll hold a separate info session for parents that evening.
Call for more information. 818.906.3022
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Young Adult Support Group
If you're age 20-39, we have a support for you. This group is for people at any stage in treatment. We'll cover issues specific to younger adults dealing with issues around relationships, starting a family, pursuing education and career and more.
Please join us on Thursdays at the new time of 6pm. (Beginning in September)
Call for more information.
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Led by Jessica Torres, MFT
Wednesday, September 11th at 6pm
In this workshop, we'll explore the idea of keepsakes and a create a
"safe place" for some of the thoughts and feelings that come up
with a cancer diagnosis.
No prior art experience needed.
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Presented by Stephanie Davidson, PsyD.
Thursday, September 12th at 6pm.
Making sense of all the changes cancer treatment can bring includes relationships and intimacy. Join us for a special evening with open discussion about changes to the body, healing, body image and intimacy in relationships.
Stephanie Davidson is a licensed clinical psychologist with a practice at the Rowan Center. She also teaches at Pepperdine University. She specializes in working with oncology patients and has put together this presentation specifically for female guests.
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Potluck en Español
Con Jessica Torres
Viernes, Septiembre 13 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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Presented by Annie Price
Thursday, September 18th at 2pm.
The Toolbox Series is focusing on Pain Management in September. You'll walk away with new tools for coping with pain. Find relief and release!
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Presented by Christo Pellani
Thursday, September 19th at 6pm.
Unwind, make some noise, find your rhythm.
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Reiki Circle
Presented by Brian Kukan
Saturday, September 21st at 1pm.
Come experience the healing force of the reiki energy.
Bring a greater sense of well being and learn how to use reiki for yourself and with others in a supportive circle.
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Jewelry Workshop
Presented by Holly Feneht
Monday, September 23rd at 6pm.
Relax, unwind, connect and get creative with jewelry making.
Call to register. Space is limited.
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Cancer Rehabilitation:
Physical & Occupational Therapy
Led by ReVital Cancer Rehab
Thursday, September 26th at 11:30am
Monthly PT/OT assessments
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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Support Groups
weSPARK offers 14 support groups.
Contact us to find out which group is best for you!
| Children's Support Group |
Monday @ 4pm |
| Teen Support Group |
Monday @ 6pm (1st & 3rd weeks) |
| Taking Charge: For Teens w. diagnosis |
Monday @ 6pm (2nd & 4th weeks)
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| Family Grief Support Group |
Tuesday @ 6pm |
| Caregiver Support Group |
Tuesday @ 6:30pm |
| General Cancer 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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September 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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CLOSED for LABOR DAY
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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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10:15am
Yoga
11:45am Belly Dance for Beginners
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
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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11am
Grupo de Apoyo en
Español
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1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
6pm
Taking Charge: Support Group for Teens with Diagnosis
NEW GROUP
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2pm Tai Chi
weSPARK is closing at 3 due to our comedy event
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10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
7:30pm Thrive Survive YA Post Treatment 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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6pm
Family Grief Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
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10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
6pm
Partner Grief 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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1pm Reiki Circle
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1:15pm
Yoga for Neuropathy
3pm
Strengthen & Stretch
4pm
Children's Support Group
6pm
Taking Charge: Support Group for Teens with Diagnosis
NEW GROUP
6pm Jewelry Workshop
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6pm
Family Grief Support Group
6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group
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10:15am
Yoga
1pm
Guided Imagery
2:30pm
In Treatment Support Group
6pm
Partner Grief Support Group
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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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September 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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