Live Laugh Learn Calgary

Where: lululemon athletica, 1708 – 4th St. SW, Calgary
When: 6 PM TO 8 PM
Cost: FREE!
To Register: support@rethinkbreastcancer.com

Upcoming sessions

Sunday, September 26, 2010
New Day, New Life: Rediscover a fulfilling life during & after breast cancer
Jamie Buchan, Life Coach

A breast cancer diagnosis can sometimes leave you wondering, “What now?  What’s my purpose?”  Get a dose of inspiration and practical tips from a dynamic life coach to help you prioritize your values & figure out what’s important to you.  Discover new aspects of yourself and move forward with new energy.

Sunday, October 24, 2010
Be Zen: Mindfulness meditation for health & well being
Michael Speca, Psychologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Mindfulness meditation improves coping ability, immune function and quality of life during and after cancer treatment.  Join us for a relaxing guided meditation, practice loving kindness and take home simple exercises to quiet the mind.

Sunday, December 5, 2010
Shimmer & Shine for the Season

Start the holiday season in style with this special girls’ night in filled with glam makeup tips, skin care, sexy post-surgery swimwear, funky fashion solutions & more.  Join us for some indulgent treats, holiday cheer and get festive!

Stay tuned for updates: many more great Live Laugh Learn evenings and activities to come!

Past sessions

Sunday May 3, 2009 (The Live Laugh Learn launch)
Creating Community and Finding Support That Fits
Dr. Ardythe E. Taylor, Medical Director and Founder, Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation.

Learn about the value of connecting with other young women, processing your emotions and finding programs that suit your unique needs.

Sunday June 7, 2009
The Naturopathic Approach to Better Living with Cancer
Dr. Matt Pyatt, Naturopathic Doctor, Grassroots Naturopathic Medicine Health Clinic

Learn how to improve your health & wellbeing during and post treatment, and gain a new understanding of how hormonal and ph balances relate to cancer in young women.

Sunday July 19, 2009
Mat & Chat
Indulge yourself in a gentle yoga session, designed to calm your mind, relax your body and enhance your connectedness, inside and out.

Sunday September 13, 2009
What’s New in Research?
Dr. Marc Webster, Medical Oncologist, Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Get the skinny on the newest research and treatment options for young women with breast cancer.

Sunday October 25, 2009
The Fertility Factor
Dr. Joseph O’Keane, MB, FRCSC – Regional Fertility Program

Get the 411 on how breast cancer can affect fertility in young women, as well as the latest discoveries on fertility preservation, pregnancy after breast cancer and much more.

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Let’s Talk About Sex!
Dr. Elu Thompson, Gynecologist, Breast Cancer Supportive Care Foundation

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about sex and breast cancer but were too afraid to ask. This must-attend event delves deep into such hot-button issues as body image, sexuality, intimacy and aphrodisiacs, from diagnosis through recovery.

Sunday, January 31, 2010
Eastern Wisdom & Treatments for Breast Cancer
Dr. Jagdeep Johal, Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor, Johal Health Centre

Learn about Eastern medical understandings of breast cancer, how it grows & what to do about it. Dr. Johal will share the latest info about energy medicine, the impact of stress on cancer and the many different approaches available to battle breast cancer naturally as well as medically.

Sunday, February 28, 2010
For the Love of Food! A path to optimum wellness through nutrition
Amy Bondar, Nutritionist & Author

Learn about the benefits of nutrition to achieve optimum health during breast cancer treatment and recovery. Amy Bondar, leading expert on the Best Breast Diet, will share her tips for a breast healthy nutritional lifestyle and empower you to master your understanding of the best foods and choices your unique body needs to assist you in reaching your greatest level of health.

Sunday, March 28, 2010
Breast Reconstruction: Understanding the Options
Dr. W. DeHaas, Plastic Surgeon

Whether you are exploring your initial breast reconstruction options or secondary procedures, this session will help you better understand the latest advances in breast reconstruction as well as which option might be most appropriate for you. Dr. DeHaas will provide up-to-date information on an range of techniques and be on hand to answer any questions.

Sunday, April 25, 2010
Style Up for Spring
DevaDave, Hair Stylist & Alicja Wilkosz, Makeup Artist

Combat the chemo fx by learning how to shimmer and shine this Spring. At this exclusive primp-and-prep session you’ll get the hottest, up-to-the-minute makeup tips for your brows, lashes and overall complexion, as well as the latest on organic skin care, chic hair styling, fabulous wigs and designer-inspired wig alternatives – whatever you need to look your best, during and after treatment.

Sunday May 30, 2010
Sweat the Big Stuff: The benefits of exercise during breast cancer
Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed, Associate Professor in Exercise and Health Psychology, Culos-Reed Health & Wellness Lab

Learning about the remarkable impact exercise can have on prevention, survival, symptoms and quality of life is enough to get you pumped and primed for Summer.

Sunday June 13, 2010
Moving Forward: Navigating your emotions
Maureen Angen, Psychologist, Calgary Psychology Group

Learn to navigate your changing emotional landscape and understand why your perspective, needs, relationships and life goals may have been affected by an experience with breast cancer. Explore your fears & hopes in a supportive environment and learn how to move forward. It’s time to get back to being you!

Sunday July 18th, 2010
Stretch Yourself: Yoga for inner peace & outer strength
Suzette O’Bryne, Flow Training and Yoga

Indulge yourself in a gentle yoga session, designed to calm you mind, relax your body and enhance your connectedness, inside and out.

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