What is this? Article in the Maribyrnong Leader on May 6, 2008 launching the 12 week Cancer Healing & Wellbeing course in the Western Suburbs, specifically for Healthcare Card holders.
By Anna Prytz
LIFE during and after a struggle with cancer is not purely about medical concerns but also a complex emotional and physical journey.
One organisation is offering sufferers in the western suburbs a rounded approach to tackling cancer through a new self-help course.
The Gawler Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, has been helping people deal with the lifestyle challenges that come with serious illness since it was formed by Dr Ian Gawler in 1981.
For the first time, it will bring its Cancer Healing and Wellbeing program to the West.
The 12-week course of weekly 2-hour classes offers guidance and practical advice to promote wellbeing and physical restoration.
Foundation facilitator Seikan Cech, a practising Zen monk, feels the course has a comprehensive and active approach.
“There’s emphasis on meditation and relaxation and techniques for coping with stress, discussions on the importance of nutrition to help healing. It’s such an intimate theme so it’s very interactive and people share their experiences and ask questions,” he said.
Jolanta Orlowski is one of the many previous participants who has felt the benefits of the program. After a battle with breast cancer, Ms Orlowski found the positive ideals had a profound affect on her life.
“They encourage some really important things, how to cope with stress and release emotions. You feel very empowered and believe you will succeed. I really believe meeting Ian Gawler was very important for my health and recovery,” she said.
The generous support of the Tattersalls George Adams Foundation has allowed the Gawler Foundation to offer Health Care cardholders a chance to participate at a discount cost. The course is available for $35 and will run at Footscray’s Bluestone Church once a week from May 29. For more information call The Gawler Foundation on 5967 1730 or visit www.gawler.org
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