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Learning Circles

Learning circles foster an educational environment for those who are interested in a specific topic or wish to grow their knowledge and skills.

Cancer & Careers

Cancer and Careers empowers and educates people with cancer to thrive in their workplace, by providing expert advice, interactive tools and educational events.

For more info, please visit cancerandcareers.org

One-on-One Cancer Education & Support

Our navigators are trained health care professionals who are available to all cancer patients and their loved ones to help coordinate care, provide support and act as an advocate. A navigator's main goal is to be a resource to you through every step of your care journey and to give you peace of mind.

One-on-One Nutrition Consultation

Visit with Nicole Gunnare, Registered Dietitian, to discuss healthy eating, weight management and to address any other nutrition-related questions or concerns.

By appointment, 505.727.6900

Art of Wellness

The Art of Wellness Circle is geared towards improving both individual and community well-being by creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages people to make positive life decisions, build community, and learn ways to improve health and wellness.

Join us as we get together to discuss our questions, knowledge and experiences around integrative health topics and wellness strategies.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Please call 505.727.3041 to RSVP

Healing Circles

Healing circles offer several integrative approaches to addressing health conditions and life circumstances.

Counseling & Stress Management

Our counseling and stress management provides acute interventions and assessments. We offer onsite counseling to equip you with tools that will help with stress reduction. This includes cognitive behavioral therapy, guided imagery and meditation.

Lovelace Women's Hospital
Breast Care Center
By appointment only, 505.727.6937

Healing Touch

Healing Touch is an energy therapy in which practitioners consciously use their hands in a heart-centered and intentional way to support and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore balance in the energy system, placing the client in a position to self-heal. It is available for patients and their caregivers. 

By appointment For more information, please call 505.727.3041.

Yoga and Guided Relaxation

These free gentle yoga classes focus on nurturing you wherever you are in your cancer journey. Poses focus on opening shoulders and hips, building strength, increasing mobility throughout the body and are coupled with guided relaxation. Instruction is available for different skill levels and abilities to modify any pose to fit your individual needs. These classes are about showing yourself care, decreasing stress, reconnecting with your body and building mindfulness skills. You may choose to participate in one or all offerings.

New attendees are always welcome! We suggest you arrive five minutes before class starts to briefly check in with the instructor and receive useful introductory information.

EVERY TUESDAY: Participants can attend either or both sessions of the class.

5:00-5:45 p.m. Gentle yoga class designed to support all stages of treatment and recovery with modifications and options for all levels.

5:45-5:55 p.m. Short Intermission

5:55-6:30 p.m. Guided relaxation using Yoga Nidra techniques to develop deep rest supporting emotional and physical healing. Participants can attend either or both sessions of the class

Nathalie Martin received her yoga teacher training from Body Santa Fe and has subsequently trained in yoga therapy and many forms of meditation, as well as Ayurveda. Nathalie has been teaching for over a decade and believes yoga and meditation can benefit every mind, every body, and every spirit. Her goal is to help students maintain a positive mindset, heal the body and the mind, and combat the ills of aging. Her workshops include yoga for grieving and yoga for healthy aging.

Join us virtually

Join via Zoom by clicking here

Join by phone: +1-719-359-4580 US Toll

Meeting number/access code: 4809260101

OR

In person

Pink Warrior House

1106 Bellamah Ave NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

EVERY FRIDAY: Gentle yoga class designed to support all stages of treatment and recovery with modifications and options for all levels.

11:30a.m.–12:30p.m.

Heidi Brown's (she/her) training in yoga therapy began in 1993 at Kabir Baug in Pune, India. Since then she has studied yoga and mindfulness at Niroga Institute in Oakland, CA where she completed a 200 hr yoga instructor and 800 hr yoga therapist training. Throughout this journey she has taught yoga and mindfulness to young athletes, in juvenile halls, schools, and hospitals. Her classes are trauma-informed, including a combination of movement, breath, and mindfulness. Options and modifications are provided that support students to develop an inner experience of the practice..

Virtually

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Join by phone: +1-719-359-4580 US Toll

Meeting number/access code: 4809260101

Sharing Circles

Sharing circles provide a safe environment where those who are impacted by a health condition or life circumstance can share their experiences and gain collective insights.

Cancer: Thriving & Surviving

This small group workshop will provide mutual support that will build participants' confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives. It is open for individuals who are managing cancer or who are in remission. The following topics will be covered:

• Communication
• Dealing with difficult emotions
• Decision-making
• Living with uncertainty
• Goal-setting and action plans
• Healthy eating
• Pain and fatigue management
• Planning for the future
• Problem-solving

For more information, please call 505.727.6933

Young Survivor's Coalition

This group is in partnership with Pink Warrior House and is designed for breast cancer survivors diagnosed in their 40's or younger regardless of your current age. Whether you have just been diagnosed, are still going through treatment or are several years out, join us to connect with others. Learn about available resources, ask questions, make new friends and be assured that you are not alone. 

Every third Tuesday of the month, 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

To RSVP and confirm location, please call 505.727.6933

  Resources

Community Offerings

Albuquerque Cancer Coalition

A coalition of cancer support agencies, hospital treatment centers, and governmental agencies uniting together to inform the community of resources, to educate, to advocate and to meet the needs of cancer patients and their families. Click here for more information.

Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Screening Program

The BCC Program provides free breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services through healthcare providers across New Mexico. Click here for more information.

Cancer Services of New Mexico

We offer a variety of programs and services to reduce cancer suffering for New Mexico's families. Click here for more information.

Cancer Support Now

Connect with the help line to find a support group that is right for you by calling 505.255.0405.

Comadre a Comadre Program

The Comadre a Comadre Program’s mission is to empower the lives of Hispanic/Latina women and their loved ones through advocacy, support, education, navigation, resources, and research about breast health and breast cancer. Click here for more information.

Pink Warrior House

To create a community which supports those battling breast cancer, and their caregivers, with emotional and social services to foster hope and positive outcomes. Click here for more information.