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Cardio OncologyWe are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wissam Abdullah from Spectrum Health in this Cardio Oncology Workshop!. Cardio Oncology is a rapidly expanding sub-specialty within cardiology which focuses on the cardiac care of cancer patients before, during, and after treatment. MeditationMeditation and mindfulness can change you outlook and help improve your health. Join us today as we discuss it’s benefit and practice together! GratitudeIn this work shop we talk about gratitude and it’s affect on your brain today at 1 p.m. Be sure to tune in to learn more about how it can help shift your mental state and tips on lasting benefits. Life with Loss during COVIDJoin us for a Facebook Live with program staff and Ashley Huisman LMSW, Grief Support Manager at Emmanuel Hospice as we discuss grieving during this new and different time. Making Sense of Cancer by Sharing Your StoryJoin us as we discuss narrative medicine and therapy as well as the powerful healing properties of sharing your story with Narrative Therapist Sheila Carroll. Cleaning Up the Past While Looking Toward the FutureJoin program staff Sandi and guest Linda Kiel, a professional organizer, in sharing tips on managing your person’s belongings after they have died. Together we’ll explore more on cleaning up the past, while looking toward the future. Frankly Speaking About Cancer – Eating WellEnjoy this virtual special workshop where an oncology registered dietitian, Sue Gunnink, MS, RDN, CSO, Board Certified Specialist, Oncology Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, answer all your questions and concerns about nutrition during and after cancer treatment. Together we will learn why nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment and into survivorship, how to manage common cancer-related eating problems during treatment and into survivorship. Being Prepared with Advanced Care PlanningWe’ll sit down with Carol Robinson, DNP, MS, BSN, RN, CHPN® from Making Choices Michigan to explore conversations to have with others and plans you can have in place to ensure the medical treatment you would, or would not, want. Dr. Robinson has had a varied nursing career in both clinical and administrative leadership positions. Her clinical specialty has focused on adults and children with life-limiting illness. Her passion for the care of chronically ill patients and families led to extensive experience with patient/family communication relative to quality of life and treatment preferences. Her scholarly work has focused on communication skills for health professionals, including advance care planning conversations. Her friendly and open approach has helped many individuals create an advance directive reflective of one’s own personal values, beliefs, and preferences for end-of-life care. Managing Stress TipsFeeling stressed out? Overwhelmed with many things all happening at once? Join us for a Facebook Live presentation of “Managing Stress.” Gilda’s Club Program Staff member Beth Shepherd, LMSW will share stress management strategies that will help in coping with the stress in your life Book referenced: https://amzn.to/3et0zgz Handouts: https://bit.ly/3caaSEB How to Help Myself Feel BetterTogether we’ll talk about self-care tips, the difference between self-care and self-indulgence. When to know when you’re over the edge to help yourself and you need to get help. Cancer Treatment During COVID-19Join us as we talk with Heather Levanduski, LMSW from The Cancer and Hematology Center of West Michigan as we discuss things visits to your doctor’s office and undergoing treatment during this COVID social distancing time. Meditation Sessionn this time of higher stress and anxiety, it can be very difficult to stay grounded and stay connected. Meditation can help us stay in the present and reduce anxiety. Follow along with one of our program staff members, Melissa, as she leads us through a meditation session. No Sew Mask CraftLooking for a way to make a mask with materials you have on hand? Follow along with Director of Strategic Initiatives and LaughFest, Joanne as she walks through making a mask out of bandannas, old shirts, hair ties and rubber bands. Referenced in the video: https://bit.ly/2VzU6Z7 Sit & Be FitJoin us for our Friday Sit and Be Fit Class as Noreen walks us through gentle exercises that can be done at home. Recognizing and Managing Anxiety during COVIDWe know that there’s a lot going on right now that may be causing anxiety. How do you name that the feeling you’re feeling is anxiety? How do these manifest physically? What is the best way to manage your anxiety. Join two members of our program team, Lehanna and Melissa as we explore these topics and more |
“The Blue Day Book for Kids”In this family workshop we read”The Blue Day Book for Kids: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up” by Bradley Trevor Grieve and discuss our topic of “Sad Things Happen” We also talk about things we can do when we’re feeling blue that will help us change to a different color. “When Sophie Gets Mad: Really, Really Mad”In today’s Family Workshop program staff Melissa and Vice President of Development Daryl as we read “When Sophie Gets Angry — Really, Really Angry…” by Molly Bang and discuss what we do when we’re angry and healthy ways to cope with anger. Handouts referenced in this recording: https://bit.ly/2YEbGgW “Gilbert the Great”In this Family Workshop we’re thrilled to have you join us as we read “Gilbert the Great” by Jane Clarke & Charles Fuge and talk together about the topic “What’s Different Now” and doing an activity together. As you listen to our book, see if you can pick out some of the ways that Gilbert manages the changes in his life. Do you so any changes or feelings similar yours? “You’ve Got Dragons”Program staff Melissa and Kim read “You’ve Got Dragons” by Katherine Cave and Nick Maland. After the story, we talk together about the topic “It’s no-bodies fault” and do an activity together! “I Like Myself”Together program staff Melissa and Tracey read “I Like Myself” by Karen Beaumont and Illustrated by David Catrow. Afterward we discuss the topic “I can be strong!” and do a craft together. Suggested supplies include paper and something to draw with like markers, crayons or pencils. “Today I Feel Silly”Join program staff Tracey and Melissa as we discuss “My feelings inside and out” while reading “Today I Feel Silly” by Jamie Lee Curtis and do an activity together. “The Desert is Theirs”In this Family Workshop we read “The Desert is Theirs” by Byrd Baylor and illustrated by Peter Parnall, discuss “In My House” and do an activity together. “In My Heart: A Book of Feelings”Join program staff Lindsay and Kim as we read “In My Heart: A Book of Feelings” written by Jo Witek and illustrated by Christine Roussey. After we read the book, we’ll also do an activity together. “Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge”Join program staff Melissa and Kim as we read “Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge” Written By Mem Fox, Illustrated by Julie Vivas, together and do an activity! “The Feel Good Book”Join program team members Melissa and Tracey for as we read The Feel Good Book by Todd Parr and do an activity together! “How Are You Peeling?”Join program team members Kayleigh and Kim as they read “How are You Peeling?” by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers, with a craft. We’ll also talk about strategies in recognizing and sharing our feelings and managing anxiety. Suggested supplies: crayons or markers, scissors, glue, paper and magazines. See the handouts referenced in the video here: https://bit.ly/2VQE90N Virtual Family Improv WorkshopCalling all families! Gilda’s Club abd LaughFest invites you to be part of the funny during the Virtual Family Improv Workshop. Lead by local improv instructor, Amy Gascon, families will get silly playing improvised games. Learn new games to play on long road trips and find new ways to use your imagination on a rainy day. No improv experience required! About Amy: Amy is the Training Center Director at The Comedy Project GR where she also performs and teaches. She has taught youth improv class for The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, for the Lyceum program at the Museum School, and directed The Characters That Lived program for a number of years for The Creative Youth Center. She loves cheese, catchphrase and her corgi, Doug. Laughter YogaGilda’s Club and LaughFest are thrilled to partner with Angēla Essick Dykes to bring Laughter Yoga to the digital sphere! The word yoga means unity and harmony. In Laughter Yoga, laughter is the means to bring unity and harmony to mind, body and spirit. No equipment or special clothing is required to laugh. Participating in Laughter Yoga can provide the same benefits of aerobic activity without the aches, pains and muscle tension associated with exercise. “The Invisible String”Join Melissa and Tracey for a reading of “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst and a craft! After we read the book, we’ll reflect on our invisible strings and do a craft together to help us remember them! Supplies that would be good to have on hand: string, glue and items that remind you of your person who died or friends and family that you can attach to the string. |
