The Wellness Community Programs

programs & services

Programs are offered free of charge in our home-like setting. We have been able to offer free programs of cancer support, education and hope through the generous support of individuals, corporation grants & foundations and through year-round special fundraising events. We don't receive any financial support through government funding, insurance nor the American Cancer Society.

Programs are available to participants with cancer, family and friends. Programs at The Wellness Community include:

THE FIRST STEP... Introductory Meetings-Welcome To Wellness

Led by cancer survivors and staff members, your first meeting is designed to offer hope and serve as an introduction to The Wellness Community programs. No appointment is needed for the scheduled Welcome Meetings...just come in and learn about all our special programs.
Offered Every Friday at 11 AM and every Monday evening at 6:30 PM.
For dates and times, call us at (310) 376-3550, fax us at (310) 372-2094.
E-mail us at info@wellnessandcancer.org

Weekly Support Groups

"how to be a good friend to a person with cancer"

click here for a helpful list of do's and don'ts

The core of our program is our ongoing weekly groups for adults with cancer, facilitated by licensed psychotherapists. In these groups, people with cancer and their family members create an extended family, exploring together new ways to deal with stressors of this disease. Click here for a complete listing and schedule.

Monthly Networking Groups Click here for a complete listing and schedule.

Newly diagnosed breast cancer
Breast cancer
Brain Tumor
Prostate cancer - combining newly diagnosed and advanced stage
Gynecological cancers
Family Transition (bereavement)
LIFE AFTER CANCER (TWC Alumni & Friends)
Lung cancer
Lymphedema
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Sarcoma Alliance www.sarcomaalliance.com
Carcinoid & Neuro-endocrine Tumor www.carcinoid.org
COMING SOON: COLORECTAL CANCER NETWORKING

Wellness Workshops & Lectures

'Ask the Doctor' Series - Latest research and treatment options for cancer

Creative Arts Therapy

Writing for Wellness http://WritingTime.typepad.com
Mindfulness/Stress Reduction Meditation Series
Drumming Workshops http://dfyl.org
Celebrando la Vida en Espanola - Spanish speaking networking group

Mind-Body/Stress Reduction Programs

Drumming
Gentle Exercise
Pilates
Relaxation/Visualization
Nutritional workshops with a Registered Dietician or
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Restorative Yoga
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
6 week mindfulness meditation series

Individual Counseling:

The Wellness Community has offered individual counseling to participants and family who are attending a weekly group. The counseling is usually short-term or about six sessions and provided by our graduate interns under the supervision of our licensed clinical staff.
For 2008, The Wellness Community-South Bay Cities is able to offer this same counseling to those affected by cancer who haven't begun attending a weekly group. Please contact the Program Director for more information

Social Events

Jokefests
Special Event & Holiday Parties
Group Outings

Off-Site Groups & Programs
Off-site Programs are offered at the following locations. Call (310) 376-3550 for further details. Off-site program calendar,

Harbor-UCLA
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente - Harbor City
Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Updated June 2, 2008

OUR MISSION is to help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education, and hope - all completely free of charge.

The Wellness Community

South Bay Cities
109 West Torrance Boulevard
Redondo Beach, California 90277
Phone: 310-376-3550
Fax: 310-372-2094
E-Mail: info@wellnessandcancer.org

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South Bay Cities, All Rights Reserved