By Daily Press staff
Being well is the topic for discussion for cancer patients in the coming weeks. The Wellness Community (TWC) in West LA is holding several upcoming health events for cancer patients. Located at 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. All events are free of charge.
Here’s the line-up: Friday, July 21: “I Can Cope: Nutrition and Cancer” is a workshop led by Rachel Beller, M.S., R.D. specialist in nutritional oncology. The workshop will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP to the American Cancer Society at (310) 348-0356, option No. 3.
Saturday, July 22: “Drawing as Meditation” is a free workshop for cancer patients that combines meditation and mindfulness with drawing techniques. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, July 29 and Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Monday Aug. 7 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Current research indicates that meditation can be an effective tool for cancer patients in reducing physical, emotional and mental stress. Malcolm Schultz, JD, MFT will lead workshops of breathing, vocalizing, chanting, movements, visualizations and postures to help meet people’s needs. He also facilitates the weekly 45-minute meditation session on Thursday evenings at TWC.
TWC provides psychological support to cancer patients and their families for free. For more information, visit www.twc-wla.org.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 15, 2006. Read the original PDF.