Cancer / Life-changing illness Support Group

This program features a combination of hypnotism and group support and can be a useful adjunct in the treatment of a patient with a life-changing illness.

Ø It is suitable for all persons living with cancer or other life-changing illness.

Ø Primary goal of the method is supportive care with a special orientation toward making the time of medical treatment also a time of self-improvement.

This support program is modeled after the first hospital-based, medically approved, I Can Act Now (ICAN) program at La Grange Memorial Hospital in IL for the hypnotic treatment of cancer.

Ø The group uses supportive and exploratory verbal techniques, guided imagery, hypnotism and various mental exercises and experiences.

Ø By teaching patients how to use the power of the mind to control discomfort, elevate mood and directly participate in the healing process, this program improves the overall quality of a patient’s life, and can promote positive improvement in a patient’s medical condition as well.

Ø Based upon the work of Dr. Bernie Seigel’s Exceptional Cancer Patients (ECaP) model of interpersonal care.

Meeting Date: Monday, May 20 (7:00 – 8:30 pm)

Cost to attend is $25.

*Support Group will be held twice a month.

*Check with your Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account plans to see if you can get reimbursed with pre-tax dollars from your account for attending this program.

*Seating is limited and Registration is necessary.

Call Krysti Turznik at 414-779-MIND (6463) or Go to www.powerful-mind.com (http://www.powerful-mind.com/) to register