“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.

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

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.

Hypnosis has been shown to decrease pain, anxiety, and stress when facing a cancer diagnosis.  Don Pelles, a certified hypnotherapist, will teach self-hypnosis techniques that will assist in the management of these symptoms. Caregivers are welcome, and we hope you will join us for this wellness class.

This talk will be given by medical oncologists and a radiation oncologist who will cover prostate cancer treatment options. Bring your questions and we hope you’ll join us for this important discussion.

Through reflective writing practices, Kara Woodshank will explore purpose, why purpose matters, and how to find and live with purpose.

Through both research and her personal experience as a young adult cancer survivor, Kara has seen the many benefits of finding and using purpose and she’s excited to help you find the same!

Thursday, September 5, from 10 am - 1 pm

Laurel Multiservice Center
204 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, MD 20707

Paula Ernst, LMSW will explore what children understand and experience at different ages, tips for having a good conversation, resources for helping your child thrive through this time, and more.