Valley offers cancer support groups and integrative therapies that reduce fatigue, anxiety, stress and pain perception, enhance relaxation, and create a sense of well-being.
Cancer Support Groups
- Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group: A diagnosis of breast cancer at a young age can bring unique challenges. We welcome any young women living with breast cancer – from diagnosis through post-treatment survivors – to join Valley-Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care's Young Women's Breast Cancer Support Group to obtain support and engage with other members who share their experiences, struggles, and successes.
- When: Second Monday of each month from 6 to 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Luckow Pavilion - 1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus OR virtually via Microsoft Teams
- To register: Call 201-634-5787 or email us at [email protected]
- RSVP for in-person attendance is required and will be limited to the first 15 participants. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to wear a mask for the
duration of the group.
- Living with Cancer Support Group: For patients who have been diagnosed with cancer and are actively receiving treatment to obtain support, and engage with other members to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
- When: Fourth Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Registration is required.
- Where: Luckow Pavilion - 1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus OR virtually via Microsoft Teams
- To register: Call 201-389-0807 or email us at [email protected]
- RSVP for in-person attendance is required and will be limited to the first 15 participants. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to wear a mask for the
duration of the group.
- Life After Cancer Support Group: For patients who have completed treatment in the last two years. Participants will engage with other members to share experiences, struggles, and successes common to life post-treatment.
- When: Fourth Monday of each month from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Registration is required.
- Where: Luckow Pavilion - 1 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus OR virtually via Microsoft Teams
- To register: Call 201-634-5422 or email us at [email protected]
- RSVP for in-person attendance is required and will be limited to the first 15 participants. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to wear a mask for the
duration of the group.
Integrative Healing Classes
To register for a class or for more information, call 201-634-5325 or email [email protected].
Yoga - ON HOLD
Yoga is a series of gentle and restorative poses, guided relaxation, breathing techniques and basic meditation.
Benefits of Yoga:
- Produces measurable physiological changes in the mind/body by promoting a sense of well-being and relaxation
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Can improve strength and flexibility
Available yoga classes include beginner I, beginner II and intermediate, as well as Yoga Therapy for Strengthening.
All classes are taught by a certified structural yoga therapist.
T’ai Chi Chih - ON HOLD
T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 20 simple, slow, gentle and continuous movements that build upon strength and improve balance. The goal is to accumulate, balance and circulate internal energy, or “chi,” through the meridians (energy pathways). People of all ages can easily learn T'ai Chi Chih.
Benefits of T'ai Chi Chih:
- When the chi is allowed to flow freely, there is no tension in the body.
- The mind, too, becomes calm, and a feeling of inner peace is realized.
- Other benefits include reduced stress, better balance, spine strength, greater flexibility, improved focus and creativity, and increased energy.
T'ai Chi Chih sessions run for 8 weeks, and each class is 1 hour and 15 minutes. You must register for all 8 weeks of the series to participate. Classes are taught by Dorene Krause, accredited instructor, and held at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, located at 113 Cottage Place.
Visualization/Guided Imagery - ON HOLD
Visualization and guided imagery can help tap into inner strengths and other qualities that can empower individuals to cope with life stressors.
Participants are lead through the guided imagery and relaxation techniques surrounded by the sounds of soothing music. An individual can learn to relax and work toward reducing, modifying, and/or eliminating pain and other symptoms.
This session is held at the Luckow Pavilion. Call 201-634-5787 before attending for the first time. There is no fee for this.
