Current Schedule
Winter Support programs 2009
Beit Natan’s integrative support programs for women living with cancer the opportunity for personal growth and better quality of life. The groups and workshops bring together both conventional and alternative approaches to patient care, all with the goal to enhance recovery. Subjects cover education, art, body image & movement and different types of support groups.
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Name of group
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Description
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Facilitator
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Time
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1.
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"Beginners" group for women coping with cancer
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The goal is to teach participants new coping skills, deal with fears and stress, relationships with family and friends.
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Sarit Elmaliach, oncology social worker
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Sunday – 18.00 -19.30
10 meetings
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2.
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Getting back to Oneself
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For women after treatments, adjustment
to regular life, redefining inner strength and personal goals, acceptance
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Jenny Yafa Edry, clinical therapist, ongology specialist
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Monday-
6.00-7.30
10 meetings
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Group for women encountering recurrence or metastasize
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Explores living with chronic disease, personal growth, family communication, guided imagery, relaxation and more
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Sarit Elmaliach, oncology social worker
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Sunday – 7.30-9.00
10 meetings
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4.
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Couples group
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Open to couples where one is ill, the other caregiver. encourages open communication, promoting recovery, greater quality of life,
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Miri Mazeh, veteran social worker
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Monday-
7.30-9.00
6 meetings
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Support group for English speakers
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For women either recently diagnosed or in treatment. We will explore personal reactions and feelings, learn positive coping mechanisms and different relaxation techniques.
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Chaya Heller, MSc.
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Wednesday-
6.00-7.30
8 meetings
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"Husbands" Group
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Group for husband of women coping with cancer, the men share their feelings, acquire new skills and outlook
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Rabbi Aaron Friedman ,therapist and author of "Yes, you can".,
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Once a month.
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Stress reduction & relaxation
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Special program to learn various relaxation techniques, strengthen the mind-body relationship, breathing, yoga, guided imagery and more
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Jenny Yafa Edry, clinical therapist, ongology specialist
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Monday
5.00-8.00
10 meetings
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CHI KONG
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Chinese energetic exercises
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Liora Halibani
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Monday
12.00-13.00
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Art Therapy
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Art therapy, enabling creative expression, emotional strength
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Danit Shemesh
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Monday, 10-1130
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Beit Natan Choir
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Group choir singing, builds joy, friendships and confidence
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Rhona Epstein
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Wed. 10.00-11.30
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Various Professional Lectures
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Medical, Alternative approaches, Cosmetics
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Various speakers
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