InspireHealth

Inspired Conversations: Creativity for Well-being
2026-01-21 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
In this workshop we will explore how creativity and creative practices can help us revise, reframe, and reimagine ourselves in difficult times. We will explore the connections between creativity and wellness and guide participants through a simple creative exercise. Absolutely no art experience necessary!
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Guided Meditation
2026-01-22 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-01-29 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-02-12 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 19:45, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual
Soothe the heart, body, mind, and spirit with this guided meditation class that incorporates various mindfulness techniques, such as intention setting, body scans, breath work, and thought watching practices combined with the sweetness of silence.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Monday Morning Mindfulness Meditation
2026-01-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Increase connection through breath and mindfulness. This guided meditation class begins with intention setting, followed by a body scan, breathwork, and thought observation practice.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.

Creating Through Cancer
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Research has shown that creative practices can support our well-being. In this workshop, we will explore how creativity can revive and inspire us. This creative session will include opportunities to engage in guided creative exercises and share reflections with other participants. This is an experiential workshop where participants are encouraged to create and get curious about their journey. Absolutely no art experience required — the process is the destination!
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
*Please have several pieces of paper, a glue stick, and coloured drawing materials (crayons, pastels, or coloured pencils).
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Gratitude Meditation
2026-01-27 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-03 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-10 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-17 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-24 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-03 17:00 - 17:30, 2026-03-10 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Designed to promote wellness through gratitude, this class provides participants an opportunity to breathe together and take a moment of pause to be thankful. Gratitude habits can be difficult to form alone, so join us in community to end your day with an attitude of gratitude.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Inspired Conversations: Navigating Change, Grief, & Loss
2026-02-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Change and loss are common aspects of the cancer experience and grieving is a normal and healthy response to both. In this workshop, we will explore and normalize the emotional and physiological experiences of grief; and together, explore strategies and art-making for navigating the grieving process.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Creative Arts Workshop (Vancouver)
2026-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL***
Self-Compassion & Heart Art
Come and explore your emotional heart through making your own physical textile heart with InspireHealth Art Therapist and Clinical Counsellor Fiona Thatcher. Research shows that creative practices support our well-being.
Through self-compassion and journaling prompts, you will imagine what your heart would look like metaphorically considering all the journeys it has been on, particularly the journey of loving yourself. This workshop is open to InspireHealth patients and support people, no art experience required.
Supplies will be provided, and please feel free to bring any textiles you might like to use: fabric, string, ribbon, beads etc. This workshop uses simple hand stitching – no sewing skills required.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Healthy communication can be challenging at the best of times, and even more so while living with cancer and its stresses. This workshop will provide tangible tools to become a healthy communicator and a mindful listener, which can help to decrease stress and increase connection with oneself and others.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person Drop-In: Meditation Session (Kamloops)
2026-03-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Kamloops, 243 Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A1, Canada
We are pleased to offer a variety of in-person drop-in classes at our Kamloops InspireHealth Centre this March. Led by our expert clinicians, drop-in sessions are offered either live in Kamloops or streamed from another InspireHealth centre and viewed together at the Kamloops InspireHealth Centre.
No registration required. For more information, call us at 250-554-4300 or email info@inspirehealth.ca.

Inspired Conversations: Resilience
2026-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this creative workshop we explore resilience in its many forms through the grounding symbolism of the tree. We will define and understand what resilience is, what supports it, and through guided visualization create a unique “tree of life” drawing. Come plant roots and begin to cultivate resilient wellbeing.
* Please have paper and coloured drawing materials (e.g. coloured pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, etc.) ready.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.
This session is open to individuals with a cancer diagnosis and their support network.
