Workshops
FREE CLASS — Tuesdays
Relaxation & Guided Imagery Class
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 (currently on zoom)
The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Phone: 805-379-4777
Fax: 805-371-6231
https://www.cancersupportvvsb.org
Paula is a former Cancer Support Community participant. She teaches this free class every week for those with cancer and their families. Learn to take an active role in your healing process using guided imagery and relaxation techniques. Benefits may include reduced anxiety , enhanced immune system, pain management, facilitate healing ,stress reduction, controlling the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and a overall general sense of well being.
Free Workshop—Hypnotherapy, Dispelling the Myths
Learn the differences between stage hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Find out how hypnotherapy works and its benefits to cancer survivors in dealing with the side effects, pain management, insomnia, anxiety, and more. This workshop will end with a mini-guided imagery session.
Paula Getty-Shearer is a former CscVvsb participant who has been facilitating guided imagery class since 2006. As a certified hypnotherapist, Paula combines her extensive hypnotherapy and guided imagery training and helps cancer survivors and their families.
TBD
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Location: Cancer Support Community 530 Hampshire Road Westlake Village, Ca 91361
Integrative Therapies for Cancer Patients: An informative Panel
Hypnotherapy, Oncological Massage, Acupuncture/Chinese Herbology
TBD
Dr. David Lee, Acupuncturist, Paula Getty-Shearer, Hypnotherapist,
and Mia Miller, Oncological Massage Therapist will be speaking about the benefits of integrative therapies as adjunct to cancer treatments and a holistic part of the healing process.
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Location: Cancer Support Community 530 Hampshire Road Westlake Village, Ca 91361
Dr. David Lee received his Ph.D in Oriental Medicine from American Liberty University in 2005, his Master’s in Traditional Oriental medicine in 2000 from Emperor’s College, and has been licensed by the state board since October 2000. Dr. Lee has been practicing at David Lee Acupuncture Clinic in Thousand Oaks since September, 2005.
Paula Getty-Shearer is a former Cancer Support Community participant who has been facilitating guided imagery programs since 2006. As a certified hypnotherapist, Paula combines her extensive hypnotherapy and guided imagery training along with her personal experience to assist numerous cancer patients, their families and caregivers in reducing anxiety, facilitating healing,and helping ease cancer treatment side effects.
Mia Miller is a specialist in oncology massage, a certified manual lymphatic drainage therapist and runs her private practice, Somatic Space, in Los Angeles, Calif. She is a passionate proponent of integrative medicine and a therapist at City of Hope and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Test Preparation Workshop
Please answer these questions:
Do you have anxiety before or during a test?
Do you have problems focusing when you study?
Do you “blank out” during a test?
Are you interested in learning how to be better prepared for a test?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions,
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
This workshop will provide tips on:
- reducing your test anxiety
- relaxation techniques
- positive self talk, focus and confidence
- test taking strategies
Presented by: Paula Getty-Shearer
Date: TBD
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Simi Valley — Please RSVP for address
Cost: $25
RSVP: 818-326-7752 (leave message) or e-mail: thepowerwithin@earthlink.net
Weight Loss Hypnosis Workshop
Permanent weight loss requires addressing issues that are not resolved with typical
weight loss plans or diets.
Permanent weight loss is not only about food and exercise; it’s about stress, emotional eating, self worth, beliefs, fears, habits and the associations that we have
with food.
My weight loss program using hypnosis, guided imagery and meditation will set the
stage for you to lose and keep off that unwanted weight.
In these workshops you will learn:
- how to create new, positive habits
- increase motivation
- set realistic goals
- make a vision board
- create a healthy self image that guides you to your goal weight and allows you to livea happy, more fulfilling life
When: TBD
(attendance at the first workshop is required)
Where: Chatsworth, ca (RSVP for address)
Cost: $50 for the first workshop
$80 for both workshops
RSVP: 818-718-1654 (leave a message)
Seatingis limited. Don’t miss out! Make your reservations early.
EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique Workshop
From Pain …… To Peace
FREE WORKSHOP : An Integrative Approach to Cancer
Where: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
15031 Rinaldi St, Mission Hills
North Building Conference Rooms
When: TBD
FREE breakfast and lunch will be provided
Contact: For more information or to RSVP for this event, please call (818) 847-4535
The Providence Holy Cross Cancer Center is committed to healing the mind, body and spirit through its Integrative Medicine Program. This free seminar is part of the center’s Wellness Through Awareness lecture series.
Paula will speak on Guided Imagery and how it can help the cancer patient and their caregivers. She will teach relaxation techniques, affirmations and the power of positive thinking. She will also explain how patients can deal with the side effects of chemo, radiation, pain management, insomnia, stress , anxiety and how to facilitate healing. She will end with guided imagery.
Hypnotherapy offered in Chatsworth, Westlake Village, the San Fernando Valley and Conejo Valley.