Courses + Workshops
Skills and support for
everyday life.
Discover practical ways to manage the daily challenges of living with or
caring for someone with cancer. Our evidence-based programs support
informed decision-making and enhance quality of life.
Why Am I So Tired?
Cancer Related Fatigue Workshop Series
This four-week hybrid program offers evidence-based strategies to regain energy and vitality. Participants gain practical tools, valuable insights, and a supportive community to improve their quality of life during and after treatment.
Cancer Wellness:
Your 4-Week Journey
A 4-week program for individuals newly diagnosed, in treatment, or recovering. This program offers guidance on medical communication, mental health, nutrition, and personal wellness to navigate the cancer journey with confidence.
Rebalancing Life & Work
After Cancer
Explore work-life balance after a cancer diagnosis in this interactive
workshop. Learn decision-making strategies, engage with healthcare
teams, address legal and disability topics, and connect with others
navigating cancer survivorship.
Caregivers Group: 4-Week Series
This 4-week program offers tools, strategies, and connection for caregivers navigating the challenges of supporting a loved one with cancer. Each session addresses essential topics, from relationship dynamics to self-care.
Planning and Dealing With Unplanned Life Transitions
Life events and illnesses like cancer can cause stressful changes. Planning and organizing in advance can help ensure smooth transitions during difficult times.
Educational Workshops
Led by Extend Pharmacy
Extend Pharmacy offers monthly workshops at the Hub, covering topics such as cancer-related fatigue, vitamins and mineral supplements, blood pressure management, managing fevers, bone health, and more. Available both in-person and online, these workshops provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help manage the challenges of cancer treatment and care.
Educational Workshops
Led by Breast Rehab
In collaboration with Breast Rehab, we host educational workshops on topics such as lymphedema, nutrition, exercise for cancer patients, and neuropathy.
Educational Workshops
Led by Extend Pharmacy
Extend Pharmacy offers monthly workshops at the Hub, covering topics such as cancer-related fatigue, vitamins and mineral supplements, blood pressure management, managing fevers, bone health, and more. Available both in-person and online, these workshops provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help manage the challenges of cancer treatment and care.
Educational Workshops Led by Compassionate Ottawa
In partnership with Compassionate Ottawa, we host workshops on grief, including anticipatory grief for oneself or a loved one, acute grief, loss of ability or mobility, chronic grief during ongoing treatments, and bereavement. These sessions aim to provide tools, resources, and strategies to navigate the complexities of grief while fostering connection, and support during challenging times.
Maximizing Financial Relief: Tax Strategies for Cancer Patients
Gain expert guidance on documentation, optimizing benefits, and navigating complex tax scenarios tailored to cancer patients. Learn how medical expense deductions, Disability Tax Credits, and taxpayer relief provisions can provide financial relief.
Facilitated by Zen Books
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