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Aug 31

QuaranTEAM 2020 Virtual Sessions

Sharing a few laughs, some inspiration, and a lot of love! Although QuaranTEAM 2020 is a virtual event this year, we want to provide you the best experience as you prepare for the event in October. We may be walking/biking/hiking alone, but hope you feel the love, knowing that many... read more →
Aug 11

LiveWell Program

Through the generous funding from CHNA15, the Community Health Network #15, under the discretion of Emerson Hospital, the Healing Garden is excited to introduce our  LiveWell for Cancer Survivorship Program.  The LiveWell program is designed to improve the well-being of cancer patients through a group-based healthy eating program that provides... read more →
Aug 15

Immune-Boosting Summer Recipes

  by Amy Noordzij, Chef, Personal Chef to individuals in cancer treatment As a Chef I strive to support clients' unique needs through highly personalized meals comprised of whole, real foods that are local, seasonal and organic whenever possible. We have heard the term “eating the rainbow”; starting with color... read more →
Jul 15

Guilt-Free Self Care During Cancer Treatment

Guilt-Free Self-Care: Making YOU a Priority during Cancer by Healing Garden Staff   “It’s cancer” is something you never want to hear.  For some, it comes along on top of life challenges like unemployment, single parenting, and financial instability.  Not only does it take a toll on your body, it... read more →
Jun 13
May 23

The Healing Garden: A Community of Others

The "state of the burbs" blog recently visited the Healing Garden and spoke to our Co-Directors of Integrative care, Brianne Carter and Christine Zinke, about what makes the Healing Garden unique for patients, families, and caregivers.  We are pleased to share original content and photos below from this in-depth interview.... read more →
Apr 29

Art Therapy: Decoding Non-Verbal Messages

The Healing Garden is pleased to offer our clients access to various forms of psychological therapy from group support, to individual counseling, to art therapy.  We recently sat down with Max Roberts, Healing Garden Intern and Lesley University Master's Student, to understand the benefits of art therapy and learn how... read more →
Feb 28

Vicarious Resilience

Vicarious Resilience - An Added Benefit of Care at The Healing Garden! Did you know that The Healing Garden distinctively fosters a phenomenon called Vicarious Resilience? Vicarious Trauma The term Vicarious Trauma is used in the field of psychology and refers to when a therapist is at risk of experiencing... read more →
Mar 21

Turmeric

Hi! My name is Becca- I am I client and a volunteer at the Healing Garden and Turmeric for health (rather than flavor) first showed up on my radar junior year in college.  It was during winter finals, the time when everyone is run down and getting sick, so my... read more →
Feb 16

Let’s Talk Cancer Questions

Let's Talk about your Cancer Questions! Our Blog: The Healing Garden is creating a place for you to ask your cancer questions, look for information or just plain TALK. This space provides support and connection outside these walls. We know that there are times when you are not able to come to... read more →