Programs & Classes
Join us in this virtual drop-in music therapy program as we engage in music listening and explore ways to use the voice as an instrument of healing through music therapy and sound healing techniques. No prior musical training is necessary to engage in music therapy. Twice monthly, Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm. Free program with optional donations (more…)
Schedule your own 45-minute Personal Fitness session in-person at the Healing Garden with John Barrett to work on strength training and your overall fitness. The First Session will involve an assessment of your current fitness level along with creating a plan for realistic and enjoyable exercise goals. The Healing Garden sliding scale fee of $40-90 (more…)
Find meaning and purpose in cancer through writing together. For those who find themselves somewhere on the ‘cancer journey’, whether they consider themselves writers or not. This is an opportunity to explore the terrain of cancer in a supportive, confidential environment. Healing Garden Clients Only. Free Program with Optional $10 Donation. All sessions will meet via Zoom. (more…)
Christine Zinke, LICSW, an experienced group social worker, facilitates this group for 8-10 clients with any type of metastatic cancer. The group meets twice per month and focuses on issues associated with living with metastatic cancer and all the related treatments, changes in lifestyle and relationships, learning to ask for help, and fears about disability, (more…)
Meredith Hobson, LICSW, facilitates this support group for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer within the past 18 months. We encourage you to join the group to share your experiences and receive support. The group will cover a variety of topics, including: Coping through diagnosis and treatment Navigating your care plan Learning to ask for help (more…)
Christine Zinke, LICSW, leads this group for people who are past their treatment phase and are working to reevaluate their lives. They wonder how to articulate and understand how they have changed. They hope that they will feel lighter and trust in their health. We have a post-treatment group during the day that accommodates people (more…)
Qigong is a combination of meditation, balanced movement, breathing exercises, and massage which helps build clarity, focus, strength, flexibility, connection, and peace of mind. Class is open to everyone, no experience necessary, and can be done sitting, lying down, or standing up. For something that helps clear your mind, calm your heart and help revitalize your (more…)
Erin Moraga Raber, MA, MT-BC, Clinical Care Specialist & Music Therapist, facilitates this support group for those who have completed their active treatment for any type of cancer. The group meets twice a month and focuses on issues like cancer rehabilitation, strength-building, shifts in identity, intersecting factors (financial, work, relationships), management of anxiety, and making (more…)
The impact of cancer for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) can be magnified due to health care disparities specifically related to race, ethnicity, income levels, environmental conditions, and more. This BIPOC cancer support group will address the specific needs and experiences of the BIPOC community navigating a cancer diagnosis (more…)
With Yoga practice, you can help reduce inflammation, maintain strength, engage in self-care, relaxation, and renewal during or after treatment. Open to Healing Garden clients, caregivers, and bereaved members. Free program with optional donations accepted. Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am (No Class 12/26) Hybrid Program – meets both virtually or IN PERSON at the Healing Garden. Please email Chris@HealingGardenSupport.org (more…)
Local reflexologist, Rebecca Howard will introduce participants to the history, benefits, and practice of this holistic bodywork method. She will also model some reflexology self-care examples and provide brief hand reflexology sample sessions to those who are interested in experiencing what this type of work feels like. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members. Free (more…)
Even with different cancer diagnoses and treatment plans, individuals impacted by cancer have many shared experiences. Whether you are recently diagnosed, on active treatment, maintenance treatment, active surveillance, post treatment, or living with metastatic disease, this group will give you the chance to share and receive support and wisdom from others who understand. This support (more…)
This verbally guided Awareness Through Movement® class will invite you to reconnect with your body and learn ways to move with greater efficiency. Explore your own sensations as you create easy and gentle movements that will calm your mind and enliven your body. Developed by Moshe Feldenkrais, it is the application of gentle mindful movement (more…)
With yoga practice, you can help reduce inflammation, maintain strength, engage in self-care, relaxation, and renewal during or after treatment. Open to Healing Garden clients, caregivers, and bereaved members. Free Virtual program with optional donations accepted. Mondays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Meets virtually (No class on 12/30). Kathie Lee, RPP, Certified Yoga Instructor Kathie (more…)
Set the stage for a healthier holiday season. We will explore wholesome recipes, tips for mindful gatherings, and ways to enjoy coziness at home. Gather with us for a festive time with plenty of holiday inspiration. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members. Free program with optional donations accepted. *DATE CHANGED TO MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 (more…)
Meredith Hobson, LICSW, facilitates this support group for those who are in any stage of cancer treatment. The group meets twice per month and focuses on issues of new diagnosis and treatment including navigating the medical and healthcare systems, filtering information, adjusting to identity changes, management of side effects, developing coping skills, and building a (more…)
The Living with Loss Support Group meets twice a month via zoom. Previous participation in the Healing Garden Bereavement Series is a prerequisite to attending the Bereavement Support Group. The purpose of this group is to connect with others who have lost a loved one, while tending to and honoring your needs during this time (more…)
Erin Moraga Raber, MA, MT-BC, is the facilitator for the Caregiver Support Group program. The group meets to help caregivers navigate the many challenges of caring for a loved one and taking care of themselves at the same time. Group topics include understanding the role of the caregiver, building a support network, and gaining self-confidence (more…)
Brianne Carter, LICSW, facilitates this group for those with any type of metastatic cancer. The group meets twice a month and focuses on issues associated with living with metastatic cancer and all the related treatments, changes in lifestyle and relationships, learning to ask for help, and fears about disability, pain, and end-of-life care. Living in (more…)
Learn how to create a festive winter-themed arrangement. All materials will be provided, and you will be able to take your creation home. Free program. Optional $10 Donation with registration. Open to Healing Garden client, caregivers and bereaved members. This program will take place at the Healing Garden. *Priority given to clients who have never (more…)
This music therapy support group explores ways to use your voice as an instrument of healing through music therapy and sound healing techniques. Experience how music and sound can help those navigating cancer with pain management, reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy and mental clarity, improve mood, decrease feelings of isolation, and promote emotional transformation (more…)
Have you been curious about the expressive arts-based programs offered at The Healing Garden? Perhaps you’ve been hesitant to register because you don’t consider yourself “an artist?” Luckily, the expressive arts have nothing to do with being an artist and everything to do with using our senses to explore ourselves, the world, and our relationships. (more…)
Although everyone’s experience with cancer is unique, the LGBTQIA+ cancer experience can present many challenges, such as lack of access to tailored resources and discrimination around sexuality and/or gender while navigating the medical system. This LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group provides a safe space where LGBTQIA+ people with cancer can meet with others facing similar challenges. (more…)
Bring your projects, yarn and needles, and enjoy the beautiful meeting space at the Healing Garden! We’ll knit, chat, share tips and techniques, and most importantly, relax with this wonderful, meditative craft that rewards you twice – in the doing, and in the finished product. Note this is a social group, not a formal class, (more…)
Come meet other Healing Garden clients and enjoy bonding over a great book. This group will meet one Friday a month IN PERSON at The Healing Garden. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members. Free program with optional donation. December Book – The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont Why would the world’s most famous mystery writer disappear for (more…)
This virtual class begins with a brief introduction and overview of mindfulness meditation and then will move to a guided group meditation including breathing exercises. Finally, we will review meditations designed specifically for sleep and other methods to improve sleep. Book recommendations and suggestions will be discussed, along with a practice of gratitude. Open to (more…)
William Lenderking, Ph.D., facilitates this group which uses the tools of poetry, music, yoga, meditation, and listening to create a space in which to communicate about the challenges of living with cancer and to provide support. This group meets once per month. Healing Garden Clients only. Please email Meredith Hobson, Director of Clinical Care to (more…)
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Find meaning and purpose in cancer through writing together. For those who find themselves somewhere on the ‘cancer journey’, whether they consider themselves writers or not. This is an opportunity to explore the terrain of cancer in a supportive, confidential environment. Healing Garden Clients Only. Free Program with Optional $10 Donation. All sessions will meet via Zoom. (more…)
Beat the winter blues and spark your creativity in this inspiring collage workshop! This class invites you to turn winter’s quiet energy into vibrant artwork, using layers of color, texture, and personal themes to create unique collages. With guided prompts and a variety of materials, you’ll explore how to express your thoughts, moods, and inspirations (more…)
Led by Scott Cassa of WellBeing Fitness Strength training is marked as one of the best things you can do for your body during or after cancer treatment. This program aims to educate along with motivate. This program will include: An initial assessment, sent via email to fill out and return ahead of time for review. (more…)
Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) is a form of therapy in which music and imagery experiences activate inner reflection, memories, and feelings, to promote mental and spiritual well-being and health. While listening to selected music in a relaxed state, group participants express the imagery as it comes to mind through a creative process, such as (more…)
This four- week series will explore accessible and mindful movement with upbeat music to improve mood, increase energy, and unlock ease and creativity. This program is rooted in the science of neuroplasticity, the capacity of the brain and central nervous system to change. Other benefits of this practice include increased range of motion and joint (more…)
Embrace the season in a uniquely cozy way with practical tips to support comfort and happiness at home. We will explore cooking ideas, home décor approaches, and lifestyle strategies that create a warm, joy-filled environment filled with simple pleasures. This class is grounded in cultural approaches to coziness that apply to all of our lives. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved (more…)
Chemobrain is a common term used to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur during and/or after cancer treatment. Chemobrain can also be called chemo fog, chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, or cognitive dysfunction. These impairments although mild, can have a significant impact on function in the home, community, and work settings. This presentation will discuss (more…)
Join sound & energy healer, certified Brennan Healing Science Practitioner & Reiki practitioner, and musician, Bernadette Yao and learn about the power of sound and meditation to calm your nervous system, uplift your mood, and create a healing environment for optimum health. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members. Free program with optional donation. This (more…)
Join Nadine for this indoor Nature Exploration. Come to the Healing Garden for an afternoon of sharing, enjoying nature and bonding over Tea. Enjoy the view of nature in front of the warm fireplace in our Garden Room, while sipping tea and bonding with other Healing Garden clients. Weather permitting, we will set up an (more…)
Do you reach for chips when you’re overwhelmed by a task on your computer? Reach for ice cream at the end of a long day because you crave a reward? Nibble on candy, nuts, and other goodies you’ve found in your pantry when bored? These common tendencies can derail your well laid-out plans to follow (more…)
Mandalas are an ancient, meditative art form used today to reach the inner self and create balance in our contemporary and often hectic world. During this one- session workshop, we’ll explore several ways to harness the energy of mandalas to help slow down, release tension, and nurture our body’s innate healing powers. No previous art (more…)
In this class we will explore vegetable substitutes for comfort food staples such as pasta, tortillas, and more. Spaghetti squash, zucchini, and plenty of other vegetables provide flavor and lend variety to renditions of your favorite comfort foods. Learn to prepare them in the best way for delicious results. Open to clients, caregivers and bereaved members. Free program (more…)
The Spiral, one of the most ancient and universal symbols, is found in cultures all over the world. It symbolizes growth, expansion, and evolution and reminds us that everything is connected and that everything goes in cycles. Many are drawn to spirals and find them especially relaxing to work with. During this 2-hour virtual workshop, (more…)
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Please note some classes must meet a minimum number of registrations to run, if the minimum is not met the class may be canceled.
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