Education and Wellness
We offer a wide range of educational and wellness programs. Our goal is to provide a variety of options to meet your needs.
We have workshops focused on the needs of mind, body and spirit, to enhance your quality of life while living with cancer. We provide learning opportunities aimed at empowering you to better cope with diagnosis, recovery, treatment and beyond. We hold educational forums that are open to the public, offering the latest information pertaining to breast, ovarian and gynecological cancer.
Our program calendar changes throughout the year. Please view this page often to check for new offerings. You can also visit our calendar.
All of our programs are free. Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Call us: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
Finding Your Center: A Mindfulness Workshop
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 12 – 12:50 pm (NY Time)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to people who have or have had breast, ovarian, or gynecological cancer and their caregivers. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, January 29. Click here to register or call our office at 914-962-6402.
Join us for a transformative virtual workshop exploring the power of mindfulness to enhance your well-being. Learn how simple practices, backed by research from leading universities like Harvard and Brown, can positively impact your brain and body.
What You’ll Gain:
- Stress Reduction: Effective techniques to manage anxiety and worry.
- Improved Focus: Enhanced mental clarity and concentration.
- Emotional Balance: Strategies to cultivate emotional resilience.
- Physical Health Benefits: Reduced pain, improved sleep, and boosted immunity.
- Brain Health: Learn how mindfulness impacts different brain regions.
Practical Techniques You’ll Learn:
- Mindful Breathing: A cornerstone practice for relaxation and stress relief.
- Body Scan Meditation: A gentle way to connect with your body and reduce tension.
- Guided Imagery: A powerful tool for visualization and healing.
- Mindful Movement: Gentle exercises to promote flexibility and relaxation.
- Gratitude Practice: Cultivating a sense of appreciation to boost happiness and well-being.
- Positive Mindset Techniques: Strategies to shift your perspective and foster optimism.
About Your Facilitator:
Jennifer Monness is a dedicated mindfulness facilitator and wellness program developer. Her passion for helping people navigate challenging health experiences has led her to develop tailored mindfulness programs that address the unique needs of individuals facing chronic illness, undergoing treatment, or recovering from surgery.
With a background in healthcare and special education, Jennifer brings a deep understanding of the challenges people often face.
Her work at renowned institutions such as NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, Westchester
Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and with Columbia Doctors has allowed her to witness firsthand the transformative power of mindfulness in supporting patients’ well-being.
Through her 28 years of work in this field, Jennifer’s dedication to providing high-quality mindfulness programs has made her an asset to hospitals and organizations seeking to enhance the well-being of their patients and clients.
Tai Chi
WHEN: Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes.
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
NOTE: Space is limited. Please call for more information.
Open to women who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
The basic principle of Tai Chi (TIE-chee) is to cultivate what the Chinese allude to as the 3 treasures: mind, body, spirit. The practice includes a series of exercises called Silk Reeling (slow, repetitive, meditative movements) followed by form practice. Benefits include improved balance, strength and flexibility and a sense of well-being.
In this class, a basic beginner form will be taught. Learn to focus the mind while working on the principles of posture and motion. The goal is to help each student understand the mind-body relationship so they can continue to grow with the forms they have learned long after class ends.
INSTRUCTOR: Alan Bandes. Alan has been practicing Tai Chi for over 40 years. His teaching approach is to work with each student to achieve success within their unique capabilities.
Rosen Movement: A Gentle Wellness Class
WHEN: Fridays, 10:30 – 11:45 am (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes)
WHERE: Zoom video conference
Open to people nationwide who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.
NOTE: Space is limited for each session. Please call for more information.
Are you are looking for a new way to reduce stress, relax, and connect with your body, in the comfort of your home? Then consider trying Rosen Movement. Developed by physical therapist Marion Rosen, a health and wellness pioneer, Rosen Movement encourages relaxation through range of motion and stretching exercises set to music. The sequence of movements encourages flexibility through joint lubrication, chest and rib expansion, muscle lengthening and ease of body, mind and spirit. The movements are easy and simple.
No experience necessary. All you need are comfortable clothing and a private space to move freely. Attend one or all of the sessions.
INSTRUCTOR: Betty Ross is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Rosen Method Bodyworker. She is also certified in Core Energetic Therapy and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Betty is also a breast cancer survivor.
Comments from some past participants: “This program helped me relax & exercise at the same time.” ~ “I felt like my various joints were put through a full range of motion and I didn’t feel quite as stiff. It was nice to connect with others, even if just virtually.” ~ “Betty was wonderful and her choice of music had a smile on my face throughout the class. I left each class happy and feeling great.”
Gentle Flow Yoga
WHEN: Wednesdays, 11:00 – 12:00 pm (NY time) (*check our calendar for holidays & schedule changes)
WHERE: Zoom Video Conference
Open to people nationwide who have or have had breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. To register, call Support Connection: 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290. Must register before 5pm, the Tuesday before.
Support Connection is excited to announce a new virtual offering of weekly Gentle Flow Yoga in with Elyce Neuhauser on Wednesdays from 11am-12pm.
Elyce has been a dedicated yogini for almost twenty years, having taught at the Omega Institute for 10 years. Her classes encourage every student to nurture self-awareness, acceptance, and a deeper exploration of personal connection. Elyce describes herself as a:Traveling Yoga Teacher. Meditation Coach. Writer. Breast Cancer Survivor and Nature Lover. Support Connection invites you to join Elyce and embark on your own yoga journey from wherever you are.
Space is limited. If you are interested, please call for more information and to register as soon as possible.
For more information about Elyce Neuhauser, please visit her website at: https://elyceyogadance.com/
