Mind, Body & Spirit programs are designed to help reduce stress and improve coping in the midst of a cancer diagnosis. Mindfulness, meditation, expressive arts, relaxation therapies and the healing garden offer powerful ways to help participants cope, find comfort and heal.
Vibrational Sound Therapy
By appointment only
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Certified Vibrational Sound Therapist
Vibrational sound therapy is a one-on-one service using Himalayan singing bowls gently placed on the body to promote total relaxation and decrease the effects of stress on the body and mind. The tones and vibrations combine to produce an immediate state of tranquility as sound waves act like a massage for the nervous system.
Reiki
By appointment only
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master, Karen Jendruczek and Linda Herrick, Reiki Practitioners
This one-on-one service is an energetic relaxation therapy that offers stress reduction, mental clarity, relief of pain, improved sleep and other benefits.
Guided Meditation
Mondays: February 17 and March 17 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Register Online)
Audrey Stoppel, BSN, RN, Radiation Oncology, Rush Copley Medical Center
This guided imagery experience incorporates cleansing breathwork and an array of relaxation techniques designed to balance emotions, decrease physical and psychological distress, and promote the practice of living in the moment.
Reiki Share
Wednesday, January 22 • 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Register Online)
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
Share and experience the healing nature of reiki energy. Participants will offer reiki to one another, giving and receiving a treatment in a group setting. For those who have a Reiki Level 1 certification or higher.
Giving Back Society
Third Fridays: January 17, February 21 and March 21 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Register Online)
Lisa Lapinski
Are you looking for opportunities to pay it forward by helping other cancer patients on the journey? Join the Waterford Place Giving Back Society to brainstorm ideas and participate in activities that make a difference in the cancer community.
Sound Healing Meditation
Wednesday, February 26 • 2 to 3 p.m. (Register Online)
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
Experience a deep relaxation and meditation when you attend this sound healing session. Immerse yourself in healing sounds designed to promote relaxation and balance for both body and mind.
New Year Chakra Balancing Bracelet
Wednesday, January 22 • Noon to 1 p.m. (Register Online)
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
New year, new you. Start the new year by balancing your chakras for overall wellness. Create a chakra bracelet with natural wood beads and crystal gemstones, then use your bracelet as a meditation tool or a beautiful piece of jewelry.
Valentine's Day Floral Arrangement Class
Friday, February 14 • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Register Online)
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
One of the reiki principles is to be kind to all living things, including YOURSELF. This Valentine's Day, make a milkshake floral arrangement to give as a gift to someone — or yourself. All supplies are included.
HeartMath Meditation
Thursday, January 16 • 1 to 2 p.m. (Register Online)
Thursday, February 20 • 1 to 2 p.m. (Register Online)
Thursday, March 20 • 1 to 2 p.m. (Register Online)
Audrey Stoppel, BSN, RN, Radiation Oncology, RUSH Copley Medical Center
Discover HeartMath Meditation, a simple, yet powerful, meditative technique that uses heart-focused breathing to improve clarity, harmony of the mind and body, and balance. It can help you shift your emotional state and calm your mind. The same class is offered each month; choose the date that fits your schedule.
Mixed Media Art Class: Winter Reflections
Tuesday, January 28 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Register Online)
Barbara Weigand, Caring Arts Foundation
Capture the reflections that winter casts in the snow and ice. It’s all about the subtlety of light, texture and color. Choose acrylics on canvas, soft pastels on paper or watercolor for your own wintry exploration. Examples provided, no experience necessary.
Mixed Media Art Class: Animals in the Snow
Tuesday, February 25 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Register Online)
Barbara Weigand, Caring Arts Foundation
Whether it’s a rabbit huddled in the snow, a frolicking fox or a red cardinal against the stark white snow, winter offers so many pictorial contrasts. Capture them in acrylics on canvas, soft pastels on paper or watercolor. Choose the image that sparks your imagination (examples provided.) No experience necessary and all materials provided.
Mixed Media Art Class: The Joy of the Dance
Tuesday, March 25 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. (Register Online)
Barbara Weigand, Caring Arts Foundation
From the ballet dancers of Degas to Motley’s visions of jazz, dance has long inspired artists. As the month of awakening, March is a great time to capture the joy and abandonment of spring by creating images of the dance. Examples and dance music provided for inspiration. Your choice of paint or pastels; all materials supplied. No experience needed.
Bilingual Art Class
Dive into a cultural journey as we invite English-speaking participants to join our Spanish art classes. This will be an opportunity to embrace multicultural experiences and forge connections through the universal language of art. Whether you're a novice or an art enthusiast, come together with fellow learners to create a vibrant, inclusive community that transcends linguistic boundaries. Join us and let the colors, shapes, and stories of art speak to you, no matter what language you speak.
Mixed Media Art Class: Crafting With Sparkle!
Tuesday, January 14 • 6 to 7 p.m. (Register Online)
Erica Arteaga
Program and Administrative Support Coordinator, Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Diamond painting sheets offer a fun and relaxing craft experience. These pre-printed, sticky-backed sheets allow you to apply tiny resin "diamonds" to create sparkling, colorful artwork. Perfect for crafters of all levels, diamond painting combines creativity with easy-to-follow steps for stunning results.
Mixed Media Art Class: Rock Your Art — The Joy of Painting Stone
Tuesday, February 11 • 6 to 7 p.m. (Register Online)
Erica Arteaga
Program and Administrative Support Coordinator, Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Transform ordinary stones into colorful, creative designs. Using simple techniques, you can create everything from intricate patterns to playful characters. Perfect for all ages, it’s a great way to express your creativity and add beauty to the world, one rock at a time!
Mixed Media Art Class: Capturing Nature's Glow
Tuesday, March 11 • 6 to 7 p.m. (Register Online)
Erica Arteaga
Program and Administrative Support Coordinator, Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center
Sunset painting captures the beauty of nature’s most vibrant moments. By blending warm hues like oranges, pinks and purples, you can recreate the peaceful glow of a setting sun. This relaxing art form invites creativity and allows you to express the calming essence of a sunset on canvas, creating a personal masterpiece.
Make a Difference
Waterford Place is free of charge to participants; however it is entirely supported by philanthropy meaning that every gift matters. Learn more about ways to give.