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Bienvenue à la page d’inscription du Centre Maplesoft – Cancer Survivorship Care™.
La liste des programmes offerts par la Fondation du cancer en 2011/2012 se trouve ci-dessous. Si vous voulez participer à une activité ou recevoir une notice à l’ajout de nouvelles activités, veuillez remplir le champ d’inscription ou téléphoner au 613.247.3527.
Une fois les dates fixées, nous communiquerons avec les participants par courriel ou par téléphone.
Tous les programmes Cancer Survivorship Care™ sont offerts gratuitement et sans recourir à une recommandation médicale.
Bien manger (Eating Right) - Présenté par Tigre Géant
« L’appétit vient en mangeant. » Cette maxime populaire fera l’objet des ateliers Bien manger – présentés par Tigre Géant. Le programme est animé conjointement par un nutritionniste et un chef de cuisine qui aideront les participants à inclure des aliments anticancéreux dans leur régime quotidien.
L’atelier est offert aux survivants du cancer et à leurs aidants naturels. Il portera sur le régime alimentaire, la gestion du poids, la planification des repas et la préparation des mets
Wonders & Worries
Generously Supported By: RBC Foundation, TELUS and The Sens Foundation
When a parent or grandparent is diagnosed with cancer the impact on children is profound.
It can affect their mental health, family functioning, school performance, friendships, growth and development, and overall adjustment.
Typically, children in these situations are reported to experience behavioural changes, physical complaints, anxiety, decreased use of effective coping skills, and changes in sleeping and eating patterns.
Through the Wonders & Worries Program children are taught coping strategies – and given tools they can use to help understand and handle difficult situations and potential negative effects.
Parents are also given the resources they need to support their family during a crisis.
Laughter Yoga
About Laughter Yoga: Laughter Yoga is one of the first Cancer Survivorship Care Programs offered through the new Maplesoft Centre. The class is under the instruction of Sylvie Dagenais-Douville – a certified Laughter Therapy instructor. The laugher yoga workshops consist of eight one-hour sessions, and at the core of the program – a series of breathing techniques designed to help participants release anxiety and stress. According to the research Sylvie has found, laughter - when directed and focused through the laughter yoga program, is similar to that of an aerobic workout. The impact: one minute of laughter is equivalent to 10 minutes on a rowing machine.
Cancer Transitions:
About Cancer Transitions: Cancer Transitions is a program developed by The Wellness Community and the Lance Armstrong Foundation for survivors. Its intention is to facilitate the transitionfrom active treatment to post-treatment care. It is a six week community-based program. Up to 20 participants meet for a 2 1/2 hours session each week for six weeks to hear presentations from experts, engage in group discussion and directly address the hurdles they face during the transition period following treatment. The Program also offers a "booster" session held one month after the program ends, to reinforce many of the proactive behavioural changes discussed during the core program. Men and women who wish to better manage the short and long-term impacts of cancer — especially within the first 24 months after treatment will gain valuable skills through this Program.
Session 1: Get back to wellness — take control of your survivorship
Session 2: Exercise for wellness — customized exercise
Session 3: Emotional health and wellbeing
Session 4: Nutrition beyond cancer
Session 5: Medical management beyond cancer — what you need to know
Session 6: Moving beyond treatment — the next steps
Vitality Active Lifestyle:
Vitality is an invigorating active lifestyle program for individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life. Based on scientific evidence, the program is designed to minimize cancer recurrence and treatment-related side effects. Bi-weekly exercise classes are combined with health education and strategies to empower participants to adhere to regular physical activity and embrace a healthy lifestyle.
Strength training classes designed to improve strength, lean mass, metabolism, bone density, posture, balance and stamina, are a large component of the program. Heart health and healthy weight management are addressed with cardiovascular coaching and periodic involvement in outdoor activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, power walking and Nordic walking.
Exercise safety is addressed throughout the program with consideration of the participant’s medical condition and side effects induced by cancer treatment. Various levels of exercise intensity are offered to appeal to all fitness levels.
Program Name:
“Vitality”
Workshops:
9-month program
Integral Healing:
A diagnosis of cancer often leads to stress and a sense of loss of control of one’s life. In order to address these concerns, the Cancer Foundation is offering a series of educational workshops that patients can attend both during and after treatment.
The program is designed to provide cancer patients, survivors, and their support network with the knowledge and tools to take better control over their disease management. Participants will be encouraged to engage in one-on-one and group discussions.
Program Name:
“Regaining Control: Empowerment on the Cancer Healing Journey”
Journey Management:
Through the Journey Management Program cancer survivors are given the tools and resources they need to help them take a pro-active step in their own health.
They are given guidance through practical advice and information for early diagnosis, screening and self-awareness.
This program is based on a the Stanford Model – Chronic Disease Self-Management.
Program Name:
“Journey Management”
Workshops:
6 weeks – 2.4 hours per week
Coaching & Self-Advocacy:
Taking charge of your own health is the foundation of the Coaching and Self Advocacy Program. The program is designed to provide an individual, who has been recently diagnosed with cancer, with the tools, knowledge and skills to effectively deal with, and manage their cancer journey.
Topics include:
• managing medical appointments
• available treatment options
• navigation of services
• rights as a person living with cancer
• financial concerns and burdens
• nutritional concerns
• exercise concerns
• spiritual concerns
• family concerns
Survivors will be introduced to a ‘personal coach’ who will work alongside them through every step of their cancer journey. They will help them track their information, and give them information on all services available in our region, along with a personalized action plan to determine goals and help them accomplish them.
The Coaching Self-Advocacy Program is an expansion of Health Coaching Australia – and tailored to meet the needs of local cancer patients.
Program Name:
“Coaching & Self Advocacy”
Workshops:
Customized to cancer survivors needs.
Body, Mind & Spirit:
Cancer often has a profound effect on people’s sense of emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. The Body-Mind and Spirit Program will help to integrate the physical reality of cancer and its treatment - with the development of skills and attitudes to enhance our psychological and spiritual well-being and balance.
The workshops provide the foundation for individuals to proactively develop their own strategy for improving their personal health and balance. This is the first step in moving from surviving to thriving!
Sessions will explore a variety of topics including:
• mindfulness (being fully aware of the present)
• meaningfulness (finding meaning in even the most challenging circumstances)
• integrative physical strategies for wellness (including an introduction to yoga, and nutritional approaches to healing)
• fundamental spiritual roles of meditation, enhancing one’s sense of hope, and “will to live”.
Program Name:
“Body, Mind and Spirit”
Workshops:
On-going - 8 week rotation
Financial Outreach:
Cancer patients and their families are not only dealing with the impact of the disease on their own health – but also the financial implications of treatment and recovery.
Through the Fiancial Outreach program, cancer survivors will be matched with a financial expert who will work closely with Service Canada to identify a strategy for assistance and income support.
Together, they will develop a personalized action plan for financial security; review return to work options and work together to complete the necessary government forms and applications for financial assistance (Trillium Drug Program and the Canada Pension Plan).
Program Name:
“Financial Outreach”
Workshops:
On-going
Art, Music and Visual Journaling:
Art wellness:
Through the visual medium of art (painting, sculpting, calligraphy and photography) participants are encouraged to raise and address cancer-related issues. Topics range from loss of health, the disruption that cancer can cause to one's lifestyle, the impact of cancer on the family, and the emotions associated with the diagnosis of cancer and its treatment.
Participants have an opportunity to create art together and reflect about the benefits of the creative process with an emphasis placed on personal learning and group support.
Art Therapy may be especially suited to survivors who wish to receive support from others, but prefer a non-verbal format.
Art Therapy groups are led by a qualified, experienced Art Therapist. All art materials will be supplied, no experience necessary.
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Music for the soul:
Many issues common to cancer, such as family disruption, loss of health, fear, and coping with treatment, are often difficult to express verbally.
Through the Music Therapy Program, participants are empowered to address these and other issues in a non-verbal and non-threatening way.
The Music Therapy process is gentle and respectful. No prior music training or experience is necessary to benefit from this program.
Music Therapy is an eight-week program, and is led by a qualified Music Therapist.
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visual Journaling:
Journaling is a program for patients and caregivers. Using a combination of writing and other creative exercises, participants can address and discuss cancer-related issues in a non-threatening environment.
Issues commonly addressed in journaling are lifestyle disruption, changes in relationships, and coping with emotions commonly experienced with cancer. No previous experience in journaling or writing is necessary, and participants may choose whether or not to discuss their writings with others. This program is led by a health care professional who is experienced in the use of journaling.
Restorative Yoga:
The Restorative Yoga workshops help those affected by cancer to exercise control over their physical and emotional healing.
Participants are taught body awareness techniques – and through stretching and movement exercises – can achieve enhanced physical strength and flexibility.
The program is designed to meet an individuals personal fitness levels.
The outcome for participants include: enhanced relaxation; improved breathing and circulation; lymph stimulation; detoxification of the body; increased flexibility and strength.
Yoga programs are led by qualified and experienced yoga instructors.
Cancer Connections Presentations:
The Cancer Connections series will include bi-weekly presentations by qualified professionals focusing on important topics such as:
• How to lessen side-effects of treatment
• How to communicate with your health care team
• How to manage pain
• Naturopathic perspectives
• How to reduce fatigue, nausea
• New research horizons
• How to improve quality of sleep
• The biology of cancer
• How to manage depression
Brain Fog:
Cancer survivors know all too well the result of ‘Brain Fog’ or Chemo Brain.’ They are informal terms used to describe the cognitive impacts often associated with cancer and cancer treatment.
The impact: memory loss, difficulty finding words, decreased attention and concentration, difficulty with multi-tasking, and changes in motor function and coordination.
Brain Fog is an 8-week educational and experiential program that introduces participants to cognitive enhancement strategies that can be adapted to individual style and integrated into daily life.
The program is led by a trained professional who is experienced in the application of cognitive enhancement strategies.
Program Name:
“Brain Fog”
Workshops:
8 week program
Drumming:
Drumming is an excellent therapeutic tool that can help patients express themselves and cope with their emotions.
Participants enjoy creative expression, some fun and exercise.
Drums are provided. No previous drumming experience is necessary, just an open heart and mind.
Labyrinth
A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path.
The labyrinth represents a journey to our own centre and back again out into the world.
Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools and can help guide healing, deepen self knowledge and empower creativity.
A labyrinth is an archetype with which we can have a direct experience. It can be walked. It is a metaphor for life's journey, urges action, calms people in the throes of life transitions and helps them see their lives in the context of a path, a pilgrimage.
The Cancer Foundation’s labyrinth is located in the Cancer Survivors Park (adjacent to the MAPLESOFT Centre) that survivors can walk on their own. Workshops provide introduction toRerinth walking and meditation.
Back to Work:
It can be one of the most daunting tasks after cancer treatment - deciding not only if to go back to work, but when. Through the Back to Work support program, survivors will meet with a health coach who will help them work through concerns and issues arising from a return to the workforce.
The program is tailored to an individuals specific situation and career goals. The program can benefit anyone who is considering this transition back to work.
There will also be information available on government benefits and the legal rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees.
Program Name:
“Back to Work”
Spiritual Reflections:
Cancer impacts individuals in very different ways - and doesn't only affect the body - but the mind and spirit as well. Going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment often has a profound impact on one's life - and raises spiritual and religious issues.
Through the Spiritual Reflections program, patients delve deep into their psyche to explore their spirituality and tap into their own beliefs and faith as it relates to their cancer journey.
Program Name:
“Spiritual Reflections”
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is sometimes described as ‘meditation in motion’ because it promotes serenity through gentle movements – connecting the mind and body.
Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, tai chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions including cancer.
The Tai Chi program is led by a qualified, experienced Tai Chi instructor.