Living with Cancer*

Meditation and Guided Imagery for People with Cancer and Caregivers
Spirituality and Cancer: Tapping into the Deeper Dimensions of Healing
Wild Patience: A Peer Support Group for People with Cancer
Promoting Health with Qi Gong

*All of these programs are co-sponsored by the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and the Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center.

Meditation and Guided Imagery for People with Cancer and Caregivers

Please join us for our free weekly drop-in meditation class. Meditation can be used for a variety of beneficial purposes including:

Reducing stress
Promoting relaxation
Facilitating the healing process
Assisting with emotional cleansing & balancing
Gaining self-awareness & personal insight
Manifesting change
Developing intuition & inner guidance
Unlocking creativity
Deepening concentration

This class is open to both beginners and experienced meditators.

Date:	Every Monday
Time:	1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Location:	1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150 at Sutter St.
Fee:	Free
Information:	Call the Cancer Resource Center at 415.885.3693.
Instructors:	Brook Stone, LCSW
Prerequisite:	None

Spirituality and Cancer: Tapping into the Deeper Dimensions of Healing

The diagnosis of cancer often brings with it a search for answers to deeper questions about life, death, and the nature of our existence. What does it mean to truly embrace life? How can we develop a meaningful connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us through this frightening time? How can we foster emotional and spiritual wellbeing? How can we ignite our healing spirit?

In this interactive and enjoyable session, we will explore:

the definition of spirituality and how it differs from religion
the positive effects of a spiritual practice on health and healing
tools for developing your own spiritual practice

No upcoming sessions at this time.

Wild Patience: A Peer Support Group for People with Cancer

This group is intended for individuals with cancer who are choosing an approach of "watchful waiting" in the context of limited treatment options. Peer support and conversation may powerfully illuminate the life challenges accompanying this decision and offer a sense of community for participants.

If you have cancer and are choosing an approach of "watchful waiting", please join us for this support group. Topics that may be discussed include:

Communicating your decision to family and friends
Choosing and cultivating essential relationships
Living mindfully in the face of uncertainty

No upcoming sessions at this time.