Below are some of the programs available ONLINE and IN-CENTRE at Wellspring Westerkirk House and Wellspring Birmingham Gilgan House.
Please remember to visit Well on the Web for the full list of current online programs.
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Meditation Workshop:
Meditations for our Spiritual Anatomy
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Monday, April 4 & 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m. ET |
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Practice meditations to open your Chakras and promote well-being. |
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Music Workshop:
Circle of Songs, Circle of Stories
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Tuesday, April 12 - May 3, 7 - 9 p.m. ET |
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Explore together the songs and stories that have woven the tapestries of your life. |
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Tuesday, April 5 & 19, 1 - 3 p.m. ET |
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This month we will explore the theme of Adapting to Change. and delve into an understanding of our reactions and feelings about change using art-based exploration, journaling, guided meditation and group discussion. Please Note: This program is only for those with advanced and metastatic cancer
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Thursday, April 7 - 28, 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET |
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Over the course of four weeks you will use movement, breath, and meditation to address the various symptoms of anxiety. Please Note: This program is provided by Wellspring Niagara. All are welcome to attend
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When A Loved One Has Cancer - Ten Ways to Be Most Supportive |
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Thursday, April 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Family members and caregivers of those with cancer are welcome to join for another of Dr. Rob Rutledge's highly popular online Healing and Cancer Series.
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In this presentation you will learn:
- How to get the best care from the medical system
- Defining your role as supporter/medical lead
- The anti-cancer diet and other essentials
- Opening up communication on difficult topics
- The importance of self-care!
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Thursdays, April 28 - June 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET |
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Thursdays, 1 - 2 p.m. ET (WH & BG)
Tuesdays, 1 - 2 p.m. ET (Online)
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Meditation: Ongoing Practice |
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Thursday, April 7, 3 - 4 p.m. ET |
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Relaxation & Visualization |
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Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m ET (WH)
Wednesdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET (BG)
Fridays, 1-2:30 p.m. ET (Online)
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Nourish:
Super Healthy Strategies
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Tuesday, April 5, 3 - 5 p.m. ET (Online)
Thursdays, April 28 & May 5, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. ET (BG)
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Note: The in-centre session is in two parts with a cooking demonstration included. |
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Nourish:
Adding Flavour to Food
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Monday, April 18, 3 - 5 p.m. ET |
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Nourish:
Beans and Grains
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Thursday, May 5, 2 - 4 p.m. ET |
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Nourish:
Plant-Based Eating
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Tuesday, May 17, 6 - 8 p.m. ET |
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Nourish:
Myths & Controversies
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Tuesday, June 14, 6 - 8 p.m. ET
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Gay Men's Cancer Support Group |
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Monday, April 25,
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET
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Join other gay men with cancer, and their male partners, to discuss your experiences and challenges of a cancer diagnosis. |
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Living With Chronic Cancer Support Group |
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11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET, 2nd & 4th Thursday each month, or
1 - 2:30 p.m. ET Thursdays, weekly
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For individuals living with an incurable cancer, this is a safe place to meet for support, networking and open conversation. |
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Breast Cancer Support Group |
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Thursday, May 12 - June 30, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
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This eight-week program is a community for female breast cancer patients to meet with one another to explore the many emotional, social and practical challenges of coping with a breast cancer diagnosis. |
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Healing Journey 1: Coping With Cancer Stress |
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Thursday, April 13- May 4, 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET (WH) Wednesdays April 12 - May 3, 10:30 - 12 p.m. ET (BG)
Tuesdays, April 12 - may 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET (Online)
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This program provides cancer patients and caregivers with an introduction to stress management techniques such as deep relaxation, healthy thought management, visualization, expression of emotions and goal setting. |
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Healing Journey 4: Becoming Authentic |
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Mondays, April 11 - June 6, 11 a.m -1 p.m. ET
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This level brings together the major strategies and topics covered in Levels 1 to 3 and explores further the qualities that foster personal healing, authenticity, autonomy and acceptance. |
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Caregivers Connect: Support & Relaxation |
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Wednesday, April 6, 6 - 8 p.m. ET
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This program provides a community for caregivers of cancer patients to meet with one another.to share and discuss the challenges of the care-giving role. |
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Caregivers Connect: Mindfulness for Caregiving |
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Wednesday, April 13, 1:30 - 3:30 ET
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Learn how to acknowledge emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations in an effort to lower stress response. |
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Share your Stories of Hope |
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Wellspring is partnering with Humber College on the Experiences of Hope in Human Services Research Project. The purpose of the project is to understand how people experience hope before, during and after participation in various human services in Canada, and to better understand and strengthen human service delivery. If you have experienced hope through participation in Wellspring programming, please consider sharing your story. |
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"I started watching the online webinars to support my emotional needs. I now count on these weekly connections to support my emotional health. I really like being able to listen to the workshops online whenever I can. I also like being able to access the many resources which I can read on the Wellspring website. Knowing that I can access support has helped me feel less alone and more able to support my daughter."
Diana B., Wellspring member
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Are You a Wellspring Champion? |
We're still looking for a few more Wellspring Champions to support and participate in awareness activities for this year's Ride for Cancer Support to Halifax. Don't worry - others will do the cycling part! Find out more, or nominate yourself or someone else who you think would be an awesome ambassador. |
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Spring is in the air, so it's a great time to start planning an event in support of Wellspring. There are so many ways you can bring family and friends together to raise funds to support programming at Wellspring. Click the link below for some ideas and tips for planning your fundraising event today. |
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Calling all Golf Enthusiasts |
Planning for the 13th annual Nine, Wine and Dine Golf Tournament has begun, and we are looking for volunteers to join the planning committee! There are a number of open positions on sub-committees including, Live and Silent Auction and On Course Activities. If you are interested in learning more about joining the Golf Committee, please reach out to Lauren Muir, Events Manager at [email protected]
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Connect with Wellspring's social media channels |
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