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Living Well With Cancer

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August 16, 2013 – August 18, 2013
Location:
Rhinebeck, NY
Course:
SM13-3902.551
Teacher:
Jeremy Geffen, Robert "Skip" Backus, Kathy LaTour, Scott Burton... See More
Tuition:
$305
SM13-3902.551Jeremy Geffen, Robert "Skip" Backus, Kathy LaTour, Scott Burton, Sandra Gilbert, Carolyn Scott Kortge, Sharon A. Bray,
Description

This workshop is eligible for Tiered Pricing. See More Information below for details.

When navigating life with a cancer diagnosis, how do you make the most conscious healing choices? The medical and statistical sides of cancer are often discussed, but on your personal journey, attending to the human aspects of your body, emotions, thoughts, spirit, and relationships are equally essential. For healing to be as complete as possible, all dimensions of your humanity need to be cared for and honored.

Now in its third year, Living Well With Cancer offers you and your family the opportunity to envision a nurturing and healing approach for the whole person. This weekend, seven remarkable individuals help inspire, educate, and empower you on your cancer journey as you learn how to take care of your body while honoring and embracing all aspects of your humanity. You:

  • Discuss how to combine the best practices of conventional medicine with complementary or alternative therapies
  • Affirm your intuition regarding your choices for recovery and healing
  • Create a deeper sense of connection to yourself, your loved ones, and the community
  • Experience writing processes that help unlock emotions and unburden the soul
  • Have the opportunity to participate in yoga, meditation, and mindful walking exercises
  • Experience the healing power of laughter
  • Leave with an informative road map and a deeper understanding of your own healing journey

Healthcare providers gain a broader perspective on cancer patients’ experiences and needs, as well as information that will be useful in working with cancer patients.

Featuring

Jeremy Geffen, MD, FACP
Robert “Skip” Backus
Kathy LaTour
Scott Burton
Sandra Gilbert, RYT 500
Carolyn Scott Kortge
Sharon A. Bray, EdD

Teachers are subject to change.

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Tiered Pricing

At Omega, we believe that the benefits of a holistic education should be available to everyone. We also recognize that what is affordable for some will not be for all. We are now offering Tiered Pricing* on select programs to help meet the varying financial needs of our community.

On programs where Tiered Pricing is available, select the price that is appropriate for you. This program works on an honor system. Keep in mind that the highest price reflects the cost of the workshop and allows Omega to sustain itself, whereas the lower prices cover only a portion of those costs.

Tier 1: $305 (Register as you normally would for this pricing.)
This is the true cost of your workshop. Choosing this price helps Omega continue to retain world-class teachers and sustain classroom facilities.

Tier 2: $230 (Enter TIER 2 in the Promotional Code Box when you register.)
This is our partially subsidized price for those with temporary or minor financial need.

Tier 3: $155 (Enter TIER 3 in the Promotional Code Box when you register.)
This is our heavily subsidized price for those in need of deeper financial assistance.

*Tiered Pricing is subject to change and cannot be combined with other discounts.

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Schedule
FRIDAY
4:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.Check In (Rooms available after 5:00 p.m.)
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Workshop
 
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
2:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.Workshop
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Evening Event
 
SUNDAY
9:00 a.m.–NoonWorkshop
Noon–1:00 p.m.Check Out
Teachers
Jeremy Geffen
Jeremy Geffen

Jeremy Geffen, MD, FACP, is a medical oncologist, a Fellow in the American College of Physicians, and a pioneer in integrative medicine and oncology. A cancer survivor himself, he is author of The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person and creator of the integrative medicine and oncology program, The Seven Levels of Healing®. geffenvisions.com

Robert "Skip" Backus
Robert "Skip" Backus

Robert "Skip" Backus, is chief executive officer of Omega and the visionary behind the Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL), the first green building in America to receive both LEED® Platinum and Living Building Challenge™ certification. For more than 20 years, he has played a leadership role at Omega as operations director and campus manager, maintaining all of Omega’s buildings. In this capacity, he helped Omega lay the foundation for its environmental initiatives. He frequently speaks about sustainability at a variety of venues. 

Kathy LaTour
Kathy LaTour

Kathy LaTour, a breast cancer survivor and author of The Breast Cancer Companion, performs her one-woman show, One Mutant Cell, across the country. Since her diagnosis, she has challenged the idea that cancer is just a physical journey and continues to speak across the country and in Canada about surviving cancer. klatour.com

Scott Burton
Scott Burton

Scott Burton is an award-winning comic, champion juggler, author, and cancer survivor. He shares his story internationally with health-care professionals and cancer survivors. A veteran of hundreds of shows since his diagnosis, Scott Burton confronts the mystique and fear of chronic disease. sburton.com

Sandra Gilbert
Sandra Gilbert

Sandra Gilbert, RYT 500, is a senior faculty member, mentor, and coordinator for YCat: Yoga Therapy in Cancer and Chronic Illness. An Integral Yoga teacher, she teaches those with special needs and in medical settings, and was one of the original yoga therapists for the Urban Zen Initiative. yogaforpeoplewithcancer.com

Carolyn Scott Kortge
Carolyn Scott Kortge

Carolyn Scott Kortge, a breast cancer survivor, is creator of the Walking Well® program and author of The Spirited Walker. Two years after the release of The Spirited Walker, a cancer diagnosis changed Kortge’s life path, inspiring her to create the Walking Well® program and to write her second book, Healing Walks for Hard Times. spiritedwalker.com

Sharon A. Bray
Sharon A. Bray

Sharon A. Bray, EdD, is a writer, educator, and author of two books on writing and health, When Words Heal: Writing Through Cancer and A Healing Journey: Writing Together Through Breast Cancer. A frequent speaker at health-care conferences, she also teaches creative nonfiction and leads expressive writing workshops for cancer survivors in California. sharonbray.wordpress.com

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