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Our programs are offered in person and online
  • 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.

  • Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction

    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.

  • Young Adult Hot Topics: Cancer & Resiliency

    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!

  • Connecting With Nature

    Recurring

    Larry Bricker will help us tune into our senses, using nature, to create relaxation and revitalization. We hope you will join us! Please note, in bad weather, we will bring nature inside.

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