Survivorship conference to be held online March 4
The Sussex County Survivorship Coalition invites the public to attend its After Ringing the Bell Survivorship Conference from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 4, via Zoom.
This year’s theme is Beyond COVID and Cancer: Creating Health and Well-being in a New Era.
The free conference will feature three leading practitioners sharing information to help attendees gain perspective, knowledge and skills for integrating a whole-person approach and well-being self-care practices into their survivorship care.
Dr. Pallav Mehta will present an enlightening look at using a whole-person approach to cancer care. He firmly believes in utilizing standard of care and cutting-edge cancer therapies, while also understanding the role of the patient as a human being and the role of integrative medicine in one’s health and well-being. He’ll explore topics such as optimizing nutrition and exercise, and more. Mehta is director of the integrative oncology and practice development division of hematology/oncology at MD Anderson Center at Cooper in Camden, N.J.
Also presenting will be Carolyn Trasko, PhD, LCSW, NBC-HWC, CHTP, of Empowered Wellness Coaching in Milton. Trasko will explain how the practice of mind-body medicine can be a useful resource to help strengthen the relationship between the mind and the emotional, psychological and physical experiences. These relationships offer important clues to help develop sustainable self-care practices that can help heal and transform. Mind-body medicine consists of a model of whole-person care that utilizes a focus on mind, body and spirit to identify and treat illness.
Mary Lampert, a certified sound therapist, will lead a 30-minute sound meditation session. She uses the therapeutic application of sound by incorporating instruments such as Himalayan bowls, bells, chimes and tuning fork as a holistic approach to combat stressors, and provide a serene setting for relaxation and healing.
To register, go to tinyurl.com/9f8fmsfd.
“This year’s theme is such an important topic as we redefine what ‘new normal’ means in context of not only cancer but also the pandemic,” said Rita Williams, psychosocial services manager for Beebe Oncology Services. “Taking care of our whole selves – body, mind and spirit – and focusing on well-being and quality of life is needed now more than ever. We are really looking forward to this year’s presenters and all they have to share.”
For more information, contact Rita Williams at 302-291-6707 or shwilliams@beebehealthcare.org.
The Sussex County Survivorship Coalition was formed in July 2011 to coordinate the efforts of a variety of local organizations that support individuals and families affected by cancer. The coalition members hosting this conference include Beebe Healthcare Oncology Services, Cancer Support Community Delaware, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition and the American Cancer Society.
