Presentations & Special Events

This presentation will help you to understand that the body is not just fighting cancer, it is healing from the stress of it, and the nervous system is the control center for this process. We will cover nervous system functioning, tuning in, and your regulation routine. This presentation is intended to be experiential in nature....

Acupuncture is a time-tested, evidence-informed therapy that can help relieve many of the common side effects of cancer treatment—such as pain, fatigue, nausea, neuropathy, and stress. In this session, you’ll learn how acupuncture works, what to expect during a treatment, and how it can be safely integrated into your care to support comfort, balance, and...

A cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring many emotional and practical challenges. This class explores ways to build and strengthen personal resilience while navigating cancer. Together, we’ll discuss coping strategies, sources of support, and practices that can help foster adaptability, self-compassion, and emotional well-being. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect, learn practical tools, and...

A diagnosis of head and neck cancer can bring many challenges—not only physical, but emotional as well. Feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty are common at every stage, from diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. This supportive program is designed to help you better understand and manage anxiety in ways that feel practical, compassionate, and...

In this 2-part series,  participants will explore the emotional, physical, and practical challenges of survivorship while connecting with others who understand the complexity of these stages. Changes in identity, relationships, health, and daily life can bring a mix of relief, uncertainty, gratitude, and grief. Through guided discussion and supportive reflection, members will gain tools for...

Living with metastatic cancer can bring a kind of fatigue that affects the body, mind, and emotions all at once. This presentation offers a supportive space to better understand why this exhaustion happens and what can help. Together, we’ll explore gentle, practical ways to manage energy, cope with mental fog and emotional strain, and care...

Discover the joy of movement while supporting your body’s lymphatic system. Vital Moves is a gentle, engaging movement and dance program for cancer patients and survivors to help manage lymphedema. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

A cancer diagnosis can impact both the body and the brain, with stress, anxiety, and grief affecting how we think, feel, and respond to everyday experiences. In this class, we’ll explore the science behind the stress response and how cancer can influence the nervous system. Participants will learn to recognize their own patterns of anxiety...

Integrative Oncology Approaches to Hormone-Dependent Cancers in Women focuses on a patient-centered, evidence-based model that combines conventional treatments—such as hormone blockers—with complementary therapies to manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and enhance treatment adherence. This approach is particularly relevant for breast and gynecological cancers (estrogen or progesterone receptor-positive), which are common, and often involves addressing...

Chronic, systemic inflammation is a significant health concern that can influence overall wellness during and after prostate cancer treatment, and the foods we eat can play an important role. This class explores how nutrition can either contribute to or help reduce inflammation in the body. Participants will learn about anti-inflammatory foods, practical ways to incorporate...

Join us in a compassionate space to acknowledge the fears and unknowns that come with a GI Cancer diagnosis. Through guided discussion and sharing of supportive practices, you’ll discover ways to ease anxiety, strengthen resilience, and stay connected to hope and meaning even in uncertain times. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Need help getting registered? Having...

Living with cancer can bring significant emotional and physical stress. In this class, participants will learn practical skills for calming the nervous system and managing the body’s stress response. Through...

Lymphedema is a common side effect for many people treated for oral, head, and neck cancers. This educational session will provide an overview of why lymphedema occurs, how it may...

In this 2-part series, Navigating Life After Treatment: Managing Transitions & Moving Forward, participants will explore the emotional, physical, and practical challenges of survivorship while connecting with others who understand...

This presentation will explore the health disparities that affect people diagnosed with blood cancers, including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and leukemia. Participants will learn about documented differences in incidence, diagnosis, and access to treatment within BIPOC communities, and how implicit bias in healthcare can influence patient experiences and outcomes. The session will also focus on practical...

Participants will learn strategies to reduce stress, manage anxiety, and enhance their overall well-being through the meditative practice of Qigong. The peace and harmony they discover in this practice can be incorporated into their daily lives. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at...