InspireHealth

Creating Through Cancer
2025-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!
* Please have paper, a glue stick, 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.

Gratitude Meditation
2025-03-18 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-25 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-01 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-08 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-15 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-22 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-29 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-06 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: Self-Compassion
2025-03-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual
Most of us are too hard on ourselves. Research has shown that self-compassion can increase happiness, improve relationships, and decrease anxiety, depression and shame. In this workshop, we will explore the practice of treating ourselves as we would a good friend. Join us and learn about the foundations of self-compassion, and how it can help us navigate the difficulties of life with more kindness and less judgment.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Guided Meditation
2025-03-20 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-03-27 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-03 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-17 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 19:45, 2025-05-08 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
2025-03-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-12 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.

Inspired Conversations: Creativity for Self-Care
2025-04-02 10:30 - 12:00 | 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!
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

Inspired Conversations: Healthy Communication
2025-04-16 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.
Registration closes at 3:00 pm PT the business day prior to the class date.

In-Person: Creative Arts Workshop (Vancouver)
2025-04-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Vancouver, #240-575 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z4C3, Canada
(CLASS FULL: Please check back next month)
Research shows that creative practices support our well-being. Join InspireHealth art therapist and clinical counsellor Fiona Thatcher and experience an in-person art therapy workshop at the Vancouver centre of InspireHealth. Come and enjoy the fun of creating alongside others and getting curious about your process. Absolutely no art experience required, the journey is the destination! Open to all patients and support people. Supplies provided.

Creating Through Cancer
2025-04-22 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!
* 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.
