The Mindful Grieving & Movement Series When: Weekly Tuesday Mornings from April 4th- May 9th 7:30-9:00AM CST/ 8:30-10:00AM EST Description: The Mindful Grieving & Movement Program is a closed, 6-week group that offers a safe, accepting space for people going through cancer-specific loss to express their grief and have their experience witnessed by others in […]
Wayne State Brushes with Cancer Art Exhibition When: May 19, 2023-June 15, 2023 Where: Wayne State University Art Department Gallery in the Community Arts Building - 5400 Reuther Mall, Detroit, MI 48202 The program features 17 Artists from Wayne State’s Art, Art History, Art Education, and Art Therapy departments. This includes students, alumni, and staff […]
Twist Out Cancer + Dragonfly Foundation When: June 1, 2023 6:30PM CT/7:30PM EST Description:Join Twist Out Cancer & The Dragonfly Foundation for a virtual creative arts therapy program! This 60 minute group will focus on promoting the use of creative arts therapy as a tool for self-care for caregivers. We understand the important role caregivers […]
July Twistshop with Cancer Wellness Center When: July 11, 2023 6:00-7:00 pm CT Description: Come and create together as Twistshop partners with the Cancer Wellness Center for an evening of art making and connection. Join Art Therapist, Mignon Dupepe as we use Mary Oliver’s poetry, art materials and processes to explore sunrise meaning and metaphor […]
In-Person August Twistshop with Mignon Dupepe Winnetka, IL When: Sunday, August 27th at 1-2:30pm CT Description: Share, connect, and heal together at Twist Out Cancer’s in-person Twistshop. Join Art Therapist and Twistshop facilitator, Mignon Dupepe as we use Gretchen Rubin’s book, Life in Five Senses and a variety of art materials and processes towards using our senses as a […]
September Virtual Twistshop: Lyrical Collages When: September 12, 2023 6:00-7:00 pm CT Description: Connection and Healing—Exploring how we can use lyrics, words along with creative expression as a means of healing and sharing with others Suggested Materials: Magazines, scrapbook paper, markers, crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, etc. Register in advance at https://www.cancerwellness.org/event/virtual-twistshop-connecting-healing/
Young Survivors Coalition Wellness Summit Twistshop Led by Twist Out Cancer Twistshop Facilitator, Lindsey Taucher Where: When: October 6-8, 2023 Who: Young Survivor’s Coalition Wellness Retreat
Join Wellness House and Oakbrook Center for a Breast Cancer Awareness and Resource Day Oakbrook Center has partnered with Wellness House and UBCF for a Breast Cancer Awareness and Resource Day on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2pm-4pm on The Lawn near Crate & Barrel. Celebrate Breast Cancer Survivors and Supports! Find resources and information for those […]
Twist Out Cancer x Studio W.I.P. In-Person Twistshop Twist Out Cancer is excited to bring an in person Twistshop and creative experience to our Chicago based community! Join us as we collaborate with Studio W.I.P at their NEW Uptown location! No art experience necessary! All are welcome. BYOB Where: 1037 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640 […]
Twist Out Cancer x UI Health Twistshop The morning will begin with an expressive art workshop based on the Danish principle of Hygge which promotes a sense of well-being, coziness, and contentment. No artistic experience is required! Your experience will conclude with a guided meditation designed to relax your body, still your mind, and engage […]
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Twistshop/Virtual Hang Out Description & who event is inclusive to: This holiday timed Twistshop will allow participants to celebrate the gifts that are present in their lives, ending the experience with artwork that can be a reminder of the people, places, and things that bring them joy and support their Queer identity. Led […]
Twist Out Cancer + No Shame on U Twistshop When: February 25, 2023 from 1-3 pm CST Where: SketchPad, 4411 N. Ravenswood Ave, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60076 No Shame On U is dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health conditions so the people who need the help will seek it, family members […]
