Services & Support
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Group Support
Join a community of survivors and caregivers to give and receive support with others who share your experience. Meetings are held weekly, biweekly or monthly, depending on the group or program.
See below for details. Available at no cost; some groups/programs require membership.
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Individual Support
Support is available to help you through the ups and downs of life with and beyond your diagnosis, or that of your loved one.
Individual Counseling and Case Management provide options for individual support, while the Peer Support Program connects you with another survivor or caregiver.
Available at no cost to members. See below for details.
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Therapeutic Wellness Services
Therapeutic services increase health, improve healing and reduce stress.
Our professional staff members are trained in integrative health care modalities which are designed to complement medical treatment.
Available at no cost to members. See below for details.
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Group Wellness Classes
Move through your cancer experience while developing strength, relaxation, breath awareness, fitness and flexibility.
Reduce pain, increase awareness and develop new tools for life with and beyond cancer.
Available at no cost to members. See below for details.
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Community Events
Survivor Wellness hosts events to honor and celebrate those impacted by cancer, and offer an opportunity to gather together, to heal in community.
Free and paid events available, with a reduced cost for enrolled members.
Visit the SCHEDULE & EVENTS page here.
Learn more about the annual event, SURVIVORS AT THE SUMMIT, here!
GROUP SUPPORT
Support comes in many forms. Being in a group of our peers brings us closer, allows “healing in community”, and provides perspective on our own situation.
At Survivor Wellness, there are ample opportunities for peer & community support, conversation groups, and activities such as walking & gardening together.
Offered at no cost for cancer survivors and their caregivers.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPORT GROUP:
This facilitated peer support group is held each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm in the 59 House (the house with the red door).
Open to any adult who has received a diagnosis, as well as their caregiver, family member or friend. New to Survivor Wellness? You are welcome to drop in. Members may reserve or drop in.
Please note: the last Wednesday of each month is a pot luck - come to be nourished, or to nourish others!
CAREGIVERS’ GROUP:
This facilitated peer support group is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings, concurrent with the Wednesday Night Support Group in the 59 House. Caregivers join the main group until 6pm, when they move to a nearby living room for the one-hour+, caregiver-specific group.
Open to any caregiver, family member or friend of a person who has received a diagnosis. New to Survivor Wellness? You are welcome to drop in. Members may reserve or drop in.
GRIEF & HEALING PROGRAM:
From October-April, our Grief Program will be an activity-based grief & healing program called “The Art of Grief”. Sessions will be held monthly and available to all enrolled members at no cost. For any adult experiencing grief and loss, and in need of facilitated activities to address grief and healing.
Members only. Reservation required.
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS GROUP:
Held two Tuesday evenings per month in the Cottage behind the houses. This group is open to cancer survivors, caregivers and the general public, and is an opportunity for “deep talk” on a variety of topics relevant to living life.
Members and non-members invited. Reservation recommended - drop-in okay.
WALKING GROUP:
Held at Red Butte Garden each Sunday. Led by Survivor Wellness volunteer leaders, or self-led if no leader is available. An opportunity to heal in nature.
Members only. Reservation required.
GARDEN GROUP:
Spend time in the gardens of Survivor Wellness from April-October.
Please contact our office to participate.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Individual Counseling, Case Management & Peer Support help us navigate life with and beyond a diagnosis and treatment, while learning about ourselves.
Offered at no cost for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Membership required. Contact our offices to get started.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING: Survivor Wellness offers counseling services provided by MSW interns who are supervised by licensed Clinical Social Workers. Waitlist available if counseling is full. If needed, outside referrals are also available.
CASE MANAGEMENT: Need help finding resources? Our counselors are here to help.
PEER SUPPORT: The Peer Support Program connects those who are newly-diagnosed with mentors who are further along in their cancer journey. Members are required to complete a Member Profile and Peer Support Agreement before connecting with a mentor.
Survivor Wellness does not provide therapy, nor diagnose and treat mental health issues. Survivor Wellness does not provide crisis support. For emergencies, please dial 911 or contact the mental health hotline by dialing 988.
THERAPEUTIC WELLNESS SERVICES
Therapeutic services enhance health and healing while reducing the negative effects of cancer treatment. One-to-one sessions are valuable opportunities to connect with self.
Offered at no cost for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Membership & application required. Services are booked on a biweekly basis. All requests are reviewed by our staff to ensure equity in booking these valuable free services. Not available on a first-come, first serve basis; however, waitlist is available. See below for information on first-come, first serve, discounted professional services with our staff. Contact our offices to get started.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY:
Certified Craniosacral Therapist, Aubree provides gentle sessions to support health and healing via light tough and easeful manipulation of limbs. A craniosacral therapy session is held with the client fully-clothed while resting on a massage table.
EMBODIED LIFE COACHING:
Through a combination of interactive conversation and easeful movement, certified Life Coach (and Qigong instructor), Lisa helps members navigate their next steps in life. Sessions involve both conversation and movement, and are held in the Cottage or 59 House.
MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE:
Licensed Massage Therapist Graham is certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), a nurturing support for your lymphatic system. Through gentle, precise techniques, MLD helps to stimulate the natural movement of lymph fluids, aiding in waste removal, reducing swelling, and enhancing immune function. Whether you’re navigating post-surgical recovery, dealing with acute injuries, or managing chronic conditions like lymphedema, MLD offers a gentle yet effective pathway to relief and healing. An MLD session is held on a massage table with appropriate draping for the client’s comfort, and involves touch.
MASSAGE THERAPY:
Provided by licensed professional Massage Therapists (LMTs.) Kiera is trained in clinical, oncology-specific techniques for those undergoing and beyond cancer treatment, and also specializes in neural and sensory integration techniques. Alexandra provides relaxing, restorative massage therapy sessions with a focus on relieving pain and stress. A massage therapy session is held on a massage table with appropriate draping for the client’s comfort, and involves touch.
REIKI:
Certified Reiki providers, Meg, Monalisa, James and Amy use light touch, sound and awareness to gently stimulate healing from inside and increase flow of life force. Some reiki sessions may include sound, reflective conversation, or silent meditation. A reiki session is held with the client fully-clothed while resting on a massage table, and involves light or no touch.
YOGA & SOMATIC MOVEMENT THERAPY:
Certified Yoga & Somatic Movement Therapist (and executive director) Dana works via dynamic interaction to enhance self-awareness through a combination of movement, stillness, static poses, relaxation, and mindfulness practices. Different from a traditional yoga class, yoga therapy is an opportunity to co-create a healing practice for yourself. A yoga therapy session is held in the yoga studio, and the client is recommended to wear comfortable clothes that they can move easily in. There is no need for special gear or prior knowledge of yoga.
WELLNESS PARTNERS: Want to book a first-come, first-served, paid appointment with one of our professional wellness staff members?
Our professional wellness staff volunteer their time to provide the free services for our members; when you book a paid session through their small business, we all benefit:
1) You support a small business which supports cancer survivors
2) You receive a discount when booking with their small business, and
3) Survivor Wellness receives a portion of the proceeds!
GROUP WELLNESS CLASSES
Move through your cancer experience while developing strength, relaxation, breath awareness, fitness and flexibility. Moving together is another approach to healing.
Offered at no cost for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Membership required & reservation required.
TAI CHI/QIGONG CLASS: Certified Level 2 Holden Qigong instructor and T’ai Chi instructor, Carlos teaches these weekly Tai Chi/Qigong classes. Tai Chi consists of a series of movements that enhance flow, balance, strength and healing, while Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) means “to cultivate one’s life force”. Classes include gentle movement and breath, and can be done standing or seated. Held weekly in the Studio.
NEUROFLOW CLASS: NeuroFlow is a brain-based restorative movement class for cancer survivors led by neural integration specialist Kiera Lucich. NeuroFlow involves movement, breath, vision and balance exercises that rehabilitate brain pathways affected by chemo, surgery and/or radiation. Class content is tailored to the needs of the participants. Held biweekly in the Studio.
HEARTMATH® CLASS: HeartMath® Class combines gentle movement and breath to provide self-care skills, reduce stress, and improve heart-brain coherence. Led by Lisa, Certified HeartMath® coach, life coach and qigong instructor, this class is open to any cancer survivor or caregiver, and can be done seated or standing. Held monthly in the Studio.
BLISSED OUT BREATHWORK: Certified breathwork instructor Angie tailors this class so members develop greater breath awareness and breath control to increase health and healing. Held monthly in the Studio.
HEALING SOUND BATH: Sound bath specialist Shanti creates an atmosphere of relaxation using sound bowls, chimes, and other instruments as you rest on a nest of cushions, blankets and yoga mat and the waves of sound envelop you. Held monthly in the Studio.
Book a first-come, first-serve paid session with our Wellness Partners - the professionals who provide the free services for our members.
When Survivor Wellness members book a paid session with a Wellness Partner, they receive a reduced-rate.
On-site Wellness Partners also donate a portion of their proceeds to support Survivor Wellness!
Your patronage of these small wellness businesses benefits the organization, its members and the professionals who provide services. It’s a win-win-win!
Contact our office to learn more.
