Support Groups
Having the support of others while going through cancer treatment can be important to the healing process. Naturally, most patients first turn to their family and friends for encouragement and emotional support. But something quite valuable can be gained by participating in a group with people who are undergoing a similar situation. Many patients have found great strength and encouragement through support groups.
A mutual support group can make a significant contribution in restoring a sense of well-being. When the group networks with a caring medical team, the patient and his/her family can more readily move toward recovery despite any limitations of cancer.
The Seven Levels of Healing®
Level 1: Education and Information
Gain important knowledge and information about cancer and the latest treatment options.
Level 2: Connection with Others
Learn about the benefits of a strong support network on your journey through cancer.
Level 3: The Body as Garden
Explore complementary therapies and learn to regard your body as a sacred and wondrously complex garden – not just a machine.
Level 4: Emotional Healing
Learn how to deal effectively with the emotional issues and challenges you may encounter when dealing with cancer.
Level 5: The Nature of Mind
Explore how your thoughts and beliefs influence every aspect of your experience on the journey through cancer, and life itself.
Level 6: Life Assessment
Discover your life’s meaning, purpose, and most important goals. What do you want to accomplish, experience, and share with others?
Level 7: The Nature of Spirit
Connect to the profoundly healing spiritual dimension of life that we all share.
Click here for a complete list and description of the Seven Levels.
Contact and registration info
Introductory sessions are offered one Monday per month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please call for dates. Participants are asked to attend an introductory session before enrolling in the full program.
The seven-week program is offered Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. For more information, to request a schedule or to register, contact Betsy Bennett at 816.584.4832 or betsy.bennett@usoncology.com.
Jeremy R. Geffen, MD, FACPDr. Geffen is a board-certified medical oncologist, a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine and oncology, and the founder of Geffen Visions International, Inc. A gifted and inspiring writer, speaker, physician and seminar leader, he is the author of the highly-acclaimed book, The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person (Crown, 2000; Three Rivers, 2006) an integrative oncology education and support program, The Seven Levels of Healing®. In addition to his academic medical education and training, Dr. Geffen has traveled extensively and has more than thirty years of experience exploring the great spiritual and healing traditions of the world, including Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, yoga, meditation and other approaches to health and self-awareness. To read Dr. Geffen’s complete bio go to www.geffenvisions.com |
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