Caring for Your Mind, Body and Spirit

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 Lupita Gomez, 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: Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15  • 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.

Giving Back Society

Fridays: Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 • 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, Nov. 5 • 2 to 3 p.m. 
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.

Harvest Hues Bracelet Design

Wednesday, Oct. 8 • Noon to 1 p.m.
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
Embrace the colors of the season as you design a one-of-a-kind bracelet using rich earth tones like gold, bronze, warm browns, harvest greens and soft oranges. Whether you're drawn to seasonal themes or simply love nature-inspired colors, this hands-on session invites you to craft a piece that reflects your unique style.

Reiki Share

Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. 
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.

HeartMath Meditation

Thursday, Oct. 16 • 1 to 2 p.m. 
Thursday, Aug. 21 • 1 to 2 p.m. 
Thursday, Sept. 18 • 1 to 2 p.m. 
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.

In the Shadows

Tuesday, Oct. 28 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. 
Barbara Weigand
Creating shadows in art is more than just adding black. It involves observing how light affects surfaces and then capturing that using color and texture by layering and blending to achieve transitions and depth. Let’s take a crack at it! Inspirational examples and all materials provided. Choose acrylics, watercolor or pastels. No experience necessary.

Unique Techniques

Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. 
Barbara Weigand
There are so many cool ways to paint! Let’s try non-traditional tools and approaches: salt on watercolor or acrylic to create texture, painting with a sponge or saran wrap, splatters and more. Have fun and experiment — you never know where the process will lead you. Ideas, examples and materials provided.

Winter Scratchboards

Tuesday, Dec. 23 • 1:30 to 3 p.m. 
Barbara Weigand
Scratchboard is a 19th Century art that was used as an alternative to woodcut engravings to create illustrations for publishing. Images can be very simple or highly detailed and yet easy to do. This is the perfect technique to create stark wintery imagery but you can add color if you like. Materials and examples provided; no experience needed.

Bilingual Art Class

Join our Spanish art classes and explore a cultural experience through art. This is a chance to connect with others and express yourself creatively, regardless of your language. Whether you're new to art or experienced, be part of a welcoming community where everyone is invited to learn and create. Come and let art speak
to you.

Sugar Skull Art: Color and Tradition

Tuesday, Oct. 14 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Sharon Fernandez, Erica Arteaga
Celebrate the vibrant tradition of Mexican sugar skulls as you paint your own ceramic Calavera planter. Using colorful acrylic paints, design a one-of-a-kind piece — whether bold and bright, intricate and detailed or playfully whimsical. Perfect as a unique decoration year-round or as a special accent for Día de los Muertos.

Leaves of Gratitude

Tuesday, Nov. 11 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Sharon Fernandez, Erica Arteaga
In honor of National Gratitude Month, create a warm and welcoming fall wreath adorned with colorful foliage. Using pre-cut autumn leaf shapes, you’ll enjoy an easy and relaxing assembly process. Add a personal touch by writing what you’re thankful for on the leaves to make your wreath a beautiful reminder of the season’s meaning.

Farolitos: Holiday Lantern Craft

Tuesday, Dec. 9 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Sharon Fernandez, Erica Arteaga
Light up the season by creating your own farolitos — decorative lanterns inspired by holiday traditions in many Spanish-speaking communities. Using colorful paper bags or glass jars, you’ll design glowing patterns and add a battery-operated candle for a warm festive touch.