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: April 20, May 4 and June 22 • 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, April 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.
Giving Back Society
Fridays: April 17, May 15 and June 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, May 13 • 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.
Healing Hands
Mondays, April 13, May 11 and June 8 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Rachel Cordova, LMT
This gentle group experience teaches simple therapeutic touch techniques to promote relaxation, reduce stress and support emotional balance through guided practice and shared reflection.
Spring Into Style: Bracelet-Making Workshop
Wednesday, April 8 • Noon to 1 p.m.
Sandy LaBianco-Brown, Reiki Master
Celebrate spring by designing your own bracelet with pastel beads, pearls and metal accents. This relaxed, hands-on session is a fun way to get creative, connect with others and leave with a beautiful piece that’s uniquely yours.
NEW Forest Therapy
Wednesday, April 15 • 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Alison Paul, Vice President of Community Conservation, The Conservation Foundation
Experience the calming power of nature with Forest Therapy, a guided outdoor program that helps participants of all ages slow down, engage their senses, and connect with the world around them. Through mindful prompts and shared reflection, you can reduce stress, boost well-being and foster a sense of connection.
HeartMath Meditation
Thursdays, April 16, May 21 and June 18 • 1 to 2 p.m.
Audrey Stoppel, BSN, RN, Radiation Oncology, RUSH MD Anderson Cancer 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.
Rainy Day Reflections
Tuesday, April 28 • 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Barbara Weigand
A puddle on a rainy day becomes a tiny reflection of the world around it, transforming an ordinary, muddy lane into a scene filled with color and life. April is the perfect time to experiment and create a “wet little world” using acrylics, watercolor or pastels. All materials are provided; no experience is needed.
Garden Impressions
Tuesday, May 26 • 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Barbara Weigand
From a single bloom to a field of poppies, the great Impressionist artists showed that it’s about capturing the sense of a subject rather than painting a literal scene. With a focus on light, movement and a moment in time, create your own impressions using acrylics, watercolor or pastels. Guidance and all materials provided.
School’s Out!
Tuesday, June 23 • 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Barbara Weigand
Remember the feeling of freedom at the end of the school year? We’ll capture that sense and moment in time through artistic expression. You’ll choose an example image and your materials — all provided — and reconnect with the artist lurking within you.
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.