Expressive Arts for Patients & Survivors Series - This Series is Closed for Registration

What is seeking expression in your cancer experience?

Join us for a transformative 12-week VIRTUAL Cancer Support Group starting on February 24, every Monday at 5:00 PM PST, held via Zoom. This series, facilitated by Nandi Szabo, M.A., a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and a master’s level clinician in Expressive Art Therapies, offers a supportive space to explore creative expression.

Expressive therapy focuses on personal growth through a creative approach, integrating the connection of body, mind, and emotion. Through art, writing, music, movement, and verbal sharing, participants will deepen their emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

This online group aims to create a safe and supportive community, assisting individuals in navigating their cancer experiences with empowerment and resilience. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, experiencing a recurrence, or have been in remission for years, this series supports you at any stage.

Participants can expect to:

• Gather tools for creative expression with a focus on empathy and unconditional support
• Awaken to their own body in relation to their health, healing, and personal choices
• Address feelings and the effects of their diagnosis on daily life, body image, and self-esteem
• Improve physical and emotional well-being, address fatigue, and boost energy levels
• Practice stress and fear management and improve communication with family and doctors
• Incorporate compassionate self-care into their daily routine
• Integrate feelings, thoughts, and movements into a creative healing practice

Once registered, you will receive a pre-series survey that must be completed prior to the start of the series. This will help Nandi tailor the experience.

Dates & Time:

• Weekly Sessions: February 24 to May 12
• Day & Time: Mondays at 5:00 PM PST
• Format: Online via Zoom

Note: The Zoom link will be sent to you after you complete your registration. Please be aware that by registering, you are committing to the entire series.

Our classes and programs are funded by grants, sponsors, donors and clients who are paying it forward. Cancer can be expensive; we do not want finances to be a barrier to accessing our valuable programming. Pay-as-you-can with a suggested donation amount per class of $10-$25. This event is incorporated into Wellness Within's comprehensive suite of programs known as the 'Empower Wellness Initiative,' specifically designed to address the psycho-social needs within the cancer community.

About the Instructor:

Nandi Szabo, M.A., is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BCDMT) and a master's level clinician in Expressive Art Therapies. With over two decades of experience, Nandi has been facilitating groups with Sutter Health since 1997. Her expertise in expressive therapies makes her an invaluable guide for those looking to explore creative healing methods. Nandi is also the Co-Founder of Full Circle of Living and Dying and has taught a variety of classes at Sacramento City College, such as "The Psychology of Creativity." She practices the creative art of living, centering her approach on empathy, unconditional support, and fostering a deep connection between body, mind, and spirit.