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Prostaid Calgary, Complementary Options for Coping with Cancer, University of Calgary Health Sciences Centre, November 10, 2009. View the Prostaid Calgary Web site at http://prostaid.org/
Alberta Health and Wellness Professional Skills Dissemination Project
Choices and Changes, AHS, various sites in Alberta, Sept 8, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, October 6, 7, 13, 14, 22, Nov 5, 2009.
5th International Multidisciplinary Academic Conference on Spirituality and Health, September 24-26, 2009, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Spirituality in Clinical Care - Increasing Skills and Confidence
Adjunctive Cancer Care: An Evidence Based Approach
The Tom Baker Cancer Centre Patient Education Series
This program reviews the evidence for 30 complementary therapies that can increase the quality of life for yourself and your family as you are dealing with illness. You will learn more about:
- Current scientific evidence and news from clinical trials
- What has been shown to be beneficial
- What is safe, and what may harm you
- How to sort through and identify unreliable therapies and information
- The risk and possible adverse reactions for several natural health products
- Mind body therapies such as imagery, hypnosis, and meditation
- Bodywork and physical therapies such as massage, acupuncture, tai chi, yoga
- Special dietary approaches, spices, and foods that decrease risk of cancer
- Energy medicine therapies such as acupuncture, prayer, and reiki
- Helpful use of music, art, expressive writing, and humour
2:00 - 3:30 PM, Tom Baker Centre Auditorium. Open to the public, free of charge. Caregivers are most welcome. Offered approximately once per month except in July. Upcoming dates: On Tuesdays, September 8, October 20, Dec 1, 2009.
 Participate in a 7 hour program where you will learn everything you need to know about sleep. I will review the important evidence and current clinical trials on sleep and you will become very clear on your own personal health cost of not sleeping well. You will complete a symptom checklist, sleep assessment, and sleep beliefs checklist. You will formulate a plan to handle your obstacles to better sleep, make a commitment to change, plan your action steps, then learn and practice the key skills. You will have a taste of focused breathing, the body scan, expressive writing, meditation, guided imagery, and many more techniques. Diaries and a resource list are provided. When the day is complete, you will have the skills you need to sleep well that evening. This is a fun day where you will need your pillow and blanket! The program includes the Sleep Well Tonight Personal Workbook.
Contact us for future dates and the location.
Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Course Fee: $149
Click here to register or for more information.
Exploring Health and Healing, Calgary Health Region
Banff, AB, The Banff Centre
February 24 - 27th, 2008
Providence Health Care
Spirituality: The Invisible Ingredient in Health & Healing
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 8 - 9th, 2008
Spirituality in Clinical Care - Increasing Skills and Confidence
International Conference on Chronic Disease Management, Calgary Alberta
Healing the Spirit, October 30, 2008, 4:30 PM with Dr. John Toews and Rev. Bob Glasgow
Positively Pink, Alberta Cancer Board
Sunday, October 14, 2007, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Stampede Grounds, Palomino Room of the Round Up Centre
http://www.cancerboard.ab.ca/positivelypink/calgary.html
Lymphoma Foundation Forum,
Lymphoma: The Journey Forward
Sleep Well Tonight, October 20, 2007.
Wellspring Calgary
Sleep Well Tonight
October 25, 7 - 8:30 PM and November 21, 7 - 8:30 PM
http://www.wellspringcalgary.com/
Chinook Learning Services
Sleep Well Tonight
October 20, 12:30 - 3:30 and November 3, 12:30 - 3:30
Women's Health Centre, Calgary Health Region
November 15, 6 - 9 PM, Take Action NOW to Decrease your Risk of Cancer
December 4, 6 - 9 PM, Sleep Well Tonight
http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/clin/women/
The Campaign to Control Cancer and the First Alberta Cancer Leadership Forum
As a member of the stakeholder committee, Chris helped stage the First Alberta Cancer Leadership Forum on May 29-30, 2008 in Edmonton.
The Body Heals, May 25-27, 2007 at University of Victoria, British Columbia.
Leading integrative health experts gathered at the Association of Complementary and Integrative Physicians of BC's 2007 conference to discuss Integration: The Best Model for Health Care, Returning to Holism. Chris presented her expertise and experience on fatigue and sleep health. For further information click this link: http://www.bodyheals.ca/speakers.html
Experience Complementary and Alternative Options for Cancer
Friday, May 11th, 2007, 1:30 - 4:30 PM, at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel NE
Participants were able to experience several mind/body therapies that can improve symptoms and quality of life during cancer treatment and recovery. This was a special program made available by a generous donation from a cancer survivor.
Cancer Care 2007, Alberta Cancer Board, May 3-4, 2007, Canmore Alberta
Chris reviewed the current evidence for health-promoting complementary therapies that assist in recovery from surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Crystal Waters Wellness Retreat
Chris is an Advisory Board member for Crystal Waters Wellness Retreat, a spectacular environmentally responsible wellness centre in development near Sundre, where next year, you will be able to relax in a tranquil setting, recover from illness and pressures, and discover new ways for balance. Go to www.crystalwatersretreat.ca for more information.
Positively Pink, October 28, 2008, Calgary Telus Convention Centre.
On October 28 at the Telus Convention Centre, 650 people attended this celebration of breast cancer breakthroughs and information. Chris was available to answer questions about the current evidence for complementary therapies.
The Campaign to Control Cancer, August 24-25, in Banff.
Chris, with 27 others from 18 different provincial and national cancer organizations, was invited to discuss the mobilization of a stronger unified cancer community, and how to effectively implement the vision of the the Alberta Cancer Control Action Plan and the Alberta Cancer Prevention Legacy Act.
Alberta Justice, June 28 in Edmonton, and June 29, 2006 in Calgary.
Chris presented "Practical Techniques for Better Sleep." Recognize the price of sleep deprivation, and learn the skills to maximize this powerful and underrated health practice.
City of Calgary Social Services Disaster Team, June 26, 2006.
Chris facilitated a dialogue about maximizing team communication and handling stress during a crisis situation. Differences among members contribute strength to the team.
2006 Multiple Sclerosis Conference, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Calgary Chapter, May 6, 2006
Chris, together with pharmacist Kim Letwiniuk of Safeway Pharmacy, presented "Research Update: The Evidence for CAM and MS." You can view the conference brochure here.
The Mary O'Connor Foundation Annual Palliative & Hospice Care Conference, Calgary Health Region, May 4, 2006
In the keynote address, Chris discussed "Expanding the Options: The Value of Complementary Therapies in Palliative Care."
Dr. Peter Geggie Palliative Care Memorial Lecture, Tom Baker Cancer Centre Auditorium, 12 - 1 PM, May 3, 2006
Chris presented, "Expanding the Options: The Value of Complementary Therapies in Palliative Care."
Prostaid Calgary, Monthly Meeting, March 14, 2006, Foothills Hospital
Chris presented "The Challenge and the Evidence: Maintaining the Pillars of Health."
View the Prostaid Calgary Web site here.
Survivorship: Moving Forward After Treatment, the Second International Cancer Rehabilitation Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, March 30 - April 1, 2006.
Chris presented "Adjunctive Cancer Care - An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Options," and "Benefits of Coping Strategies and Interventions for Cancer Survivors."
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