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Our programs are offered in person and online
  • Introduction To Cannabis: Understanding The Benefits

    We hope you will join us for a presentation on the introduction to cannabis medicine. A Leaf411 nurse will provide education and directional support about the safe use of legal cannabis (marijuana & hemp). Their team of cannabis-trained nurses are passionate about helping people access balanced education about their legal cannabis use and provide answers to your questions.

  • Yin & Restorative Yoga for Wellness

    Recurring

    This yoga class offers a gentle and nurturing sanctuary. Rooted in the principles of Yin and Restorative Yoga, the class is designed to foster deep relaxation, inner healing and renewal. Through gentle postures, breathwork and mediation, participants are invited to embark on a journey of self-care, compassion and restoration.

  • Tuesday Morning Bereavement Group

    Recurring

    This professionally facilitated support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. Learn new ways of coping and connect with others who are going through a similar experience.

  • Maintaining Good Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

    Isabella Nelson (Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine) will discuss:

    strategies to maintain good nutrition while experiencing side effects of cancer treatment.
    10 diet and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention and/or decreasing risk of cancer recurrence
    Commonly asked questions and misconceptions about cancer as it relates to sugar, soy, supplements
    And much more!

  • How To Ask For Help: Realizing Your Network Superpower

    Dr. Glenna Crooks offers a roadmap to help us understand networks in a new way with emphasis on becoming aware of your connections (and their importance) and clarity about your needs. Please join us for this empowering talk.

  • The Importance of Resiliency: Helpful Tools & Techniques

    Join Sara Corckran as she shares her inspiring story of facing adversity and coming out better on the other side. Her goal is to provide actionable tools that can be applied to everyday life.  Please join us for this uplifting talk with practicable tools to add to your toolbox.

  • Wig Event

    Feeling All wigged out?

    Thinking about getting a wig? In need of a wig consultation? Do you have a wig that you no longer need? Do you want to “pay it forward” and give someone else the use of your refurbished wig?

    Come to a wig seminar offered by Dr. Beatrice Afrangui where she will discuss her own hair journey and how to choose, style, or color the right wig for you.Dr. Afrangui

    is also willing to schedule individual wig consultations. This will be a hybrid presentation. You can watch from home or come to our Bethesda location with a wig to share or to be assessed.

  • Own Your Prostate Health

    Did you know: Prostate cancer affects one in six American men? But when detected early, it is highly treatable.

    Join us and our community partner, St. Paul at Oxon Hill for a free screening, PSA test and DRE by Dr. Chile Ahaghotu, a board-certified urologist at MedStar Health.

    This event takes place in person at St Paul at Oxon Hill, 6634 St Barnabas Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

  • Young Adult Hot Topics/ Build Your Best Brain: Promoting Brain Health During and After Chemotherapy

    “Chemo brain” is a term used to describe difficulties with word-finding and memory, often experienced during and after chemotherapy.

    Jessica Parker, M.A., CCC-SLP is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She will discuss the benefits of cognitive rehabilitation, and give you tips for making small changes to your daily routine that will have a big impact on your thinking skills and brain health.

  • Reiki –n- Recipes

    Learn nourishing self-care recipes infused with reiki energy. Plus enjoy relaxing group Reiki.  Dress comfortably and bring your favorite beverage!

  • Healthy Connections from Within (In-Person in Bethesda)

    Practice mindfulness mind/body self-care to nurture your stress, emotional health and spiritual strength. What we focus on in our thoughts and energy grows. When we’re compassionate with ourselves and others, then we can uplift our world and life.

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