Legacy Cancer Institute announced today it is offering a set of free classes for couples experiencing a cancer diagnosis to restore intimacy, reconnect emotionally and heal by touching.
Getting Your Groove Back After Cancer Treatment
This special class just for women will help couples regain intimacy often lost during illness.
Participants will learn about the effects of illness on sexuality and how physical therapy may be able to help
Presenters will explore the physical and emotional aspects of intimacy, including body image and how to communicate with a partner.
Presenters:
· Urogynecologist Audrey Curtis, M.D.
· Physical therapist Claudia Von Hammerstein
· Therapist Christen Moore, LCSW
Thursday, November 7, 2013
6:30–8:00 p.m.
Legacy Breast Health Center
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Building 2, lower level
1040 N.W. 22nd Avenue
Portland, Oregon, 97210
Please preregister, by visiting www.legacyhealth.org/classes.
Latin Dance for Couples
Latin Dance for Couples will take place over a six week period. This program is for couples where one or both have been treated for cancer and is intended to help them reconnect through dance. This class provides dance instruction, support and encouragement during the healing journey.
Complimentary healthy refreshments will be available. Participants will be asked to fill out a registration and assessment form. A signed waiver and a release form signed by a doctor is also required.
Thursday evenings 7-8:30 p.m., October 24 – December 5, 2013
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Kempton Hall
147 N.W. 19th Ave.
Portland, OR 97210
Registration is required and space is limited. To register for the series or for more information, call 503-413-7284 or email [email protected].
Touch, Caring and Cancer
Touch, Caring and Cancer is a one-day workshop for individuals with cancer and a support person (spouse, partner or caregiver) to learn about comfort and relaxing touch.
This program is designed to provide instruction about how to use touch and massage safely and effectively in caring for a person with cancer. The techniques can be done anywhere and require no special equipment.
The day will include hands-on demonstration and instructions along with a discussion. An instructional film will be played to go over safety precautions and preparation. Patients will receive a copy of the DVD to take home.
Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring two pillows. Complimentary lunch will be provided.
Space is limited. For more information or to register, please call 503-413-6871 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday, February 22, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
East West College of the Healing Arts
525 N.E. Oregon St.
Portland, OR 97232
