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Our Educational Workshops offer participatory learning opportunities and "Ask the Doctor" sessions with professionals on topics related to learning more about particular cancers, drug therapies, nutrition, mind-body connections and other ways of fighting for recovery. Reservations required for all listed below. Please call 305-668-5900.

Healing Through Words: A Mindful Poetry Class
Lindsay Bira, Masters in Clinical Psychology and Ph.D. candidate at University of Miami, will conduct this therapeutic program to help the inner-poet emerge, connect with real experiences, and unwind & release emotions. Great poets of the past will be discussed as a basis for each session and props will be incorporated to help fuel creativity. Light snacks provided.br> Every Wednesday from February 1 to March 7, 12:30 - 2 noon

Joy in the Present Moment: A Mind-Body Stress Reduction Program
Conducted by Eric Torres, Psy.D., this program is designed to help train the mind to be more present and aware in order to maximize physical and mental health. It will include several different mind-body practices and it is recommended for anyone who is serious about learning and/or deepening their meditation practices. The program will run for 8 weeks, two hours every Thursday, culminating with an entire day of mindfulness and meditation on Sunday, March 18, 9 am to 5 pm. Additionally, participants will receive a schedule of daily meditation practices to do on their own.
Every Thursday from February 2 to March 15, 10 am - 12 noon

Radiation Therapy Advances in Cancer Treatment
Technological advances have transformed cancer treatment and we strive to offer the latest information to our participants. Join doctor Beatriz Amendola, M.D., FARC from Innovative Cancer Institute to learn about today's most advanced radiation therapies for cancer including Intensity Modulated Radiation (IMRT), Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT), Brachytherapy, Varian RapidArcTM, and others.
Interpreting to Spanish offered with advanced request.
Thursday, February 16, 7 - 9 pm
Generously sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.

Healing Through Art: Art with a mini touch
Oil painting with local working artist Wanda Hammon. Wanda will guide participants the making of two mini canvasses with easels that they can take home at the end of the day. Relax, have fun and let your inner artist emerge! Register early as space is limited. There will be a break for lunch on your own. Please bring an apron and paper towels; we will provide the rest!
Wednesday, March 21, 10 am - 3 pm

Healing Through Art: Mindfulness and Art Therapy
We recognize that cancer is an emotional process that can elicit difficult emotions such as fear, anger, despair or loneliness, and we know that exploring and letting go of these difficult emotions can free up more energy and more joy in people's lives. An art therapy program is a vehicle that can help in this process. Dayna Giel, Mental Health Counseling Masters at University of Miami, will conduct a six-week seminar to help participants experience the many ways that art therapy can be fun and healing. Participants will experience first-hand how their own creativity can be healing and soothing. RSVP is absolutely required. Participants will receive an ART PLAN including supplies needed.
Every Thursday from March 22 to April 26, 3 - 4:30 pm

Ask the Expert About Clinical Research
It is a myth that cancer research only applies to end-stage disease. We invite you to join us to learn the facts and make the best treatment decisions for you and your loved ones. Dr. Paul R. Kaywin, Medical Director for Clinical Cancer Research at Advanced Medical Specialties, and Elizabeth Groth, BSN, RN, Director of Clinical Research at Advanced Medical Specialties, both respected experts in the field, will detail the most important facts to help participants understand the role of cancer research in cancer care. Patients and loved ones are welcome. Join us and bring a friend or fellow survivor!
Thursday, March 29, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Generously sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida.

OFFSITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Reservations required. Please call 305-668-5900

The Nacron Family Cancer Survivorship Networking Group cordially presents the following two educational programs.

Insulin Resistance: What it is, What causes it, and Why it is so Important to Cancer Survivors
People with insulin resistance or Hyperinsulinemia (also called syndrome X) have high levels of insulin in their blood because their cells are producing excess amount of insulin to try to counteract the resistance. Amy Sear, A.P., Diplomate of Oriental Medicine will discuss this complex syndrome and its significance in overall health and cancer survivorship. Join us and bring a friend or fellow survivor!
Wednesday, February 15, 7 - 9 pm

Ask the Doctor About Colorectal Cancer
With guest speaker Dr. Alberto Muiņa, of Advanced Medical Specialties. In this program participants will learn about the most current colorectal cancer treatments, strategies for the management of symptoms; as well as tools for coping with the social and emotional challenges of a colorectal cancer. All attendees will receive a free copy of the informational booklet "Frankly Speaking about Colorectal Cancer". As always, there will have ample opportunities for Questions and Answers. Bring a fellow cancer survivor!
Wednesday, March 21, 7 - 9 pm

Return to Wellness
A rehabilitation program for low-income/uninsured women diagnosed with breast cancer. It consists of a three-part series of education, exercise, and support programs aimed at helping low-income women with a diagnosis of breast cancer deal with the emotional and social concerns that accompany a diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Please call 305-668-5900 for more information and current schedules.
Generously sponsored by Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale.