Jul 12, 2020 - Jul 18, 2020

Thursday, Jul 16, 2020
Caregiver Mindfulness-Based Dial-In Support Group
(CANCELED)
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (PST)
Location: Phone call-in 800-767-1750 Access Code: 19041#
https://www.facebook.com/events/542627459990660/
 
"Mindfulness-Based Dial-In Support Group"
 
The Caregiver Support Program offers a weekly telephone support group.
 
Open to family caregivers of Veterans of all eras.
For information contact your CSC at: 503-273-5210
 
Telephone Line: 1-800-767-1750 Access Code: 19041#
 
» Supporting family caregivers in a confidential space to share their
stories.
» Learning self-care practices »Promoting health and well-being.
» Building community support through engaging conversation.
 
 
Friday, Jul 17, 2020
Guided Rest on-line Caregiver Support
 
Time: 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM (PST)
Location: Via Phone; 1-800-767-1750 Access Code: 19685#
https://www.facebook.com/events/251585915888531/
 
An offering from the Caregiver Support Program.
Please join us for a 60 minute class;
a time for you to care for your body.
 
Each Friday, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Beginning April 17th
 
» Offer your body, your nervous system and mind, the opportunity to rest deeply, and restore.
» This class can be taken on the floor, or bed, or comfy and supported chair.
» As we are not moving our bodies during this class, it may be helpful for you to have a blanket available and a pillow or two to support your head and knees.
» The goal of this class is to let your body (muscles, bones and tissues) relax while staying awake. Practicing this form of rest supports your resilience.
 
Telephone Line: 1-800-767-1750
Access Code: 19685#
 
iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation Cancer Support Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM (PST)
Location: Portland VA Medical Center, Bldg 101, Rm 109, 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd., Portland, OR 97239
 
iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation
Cancer Support Group
 
WHEN:
Fridays 11:00 - 12:30
 
WHERE:
Portland VA Medical Center
Bldg 101, Room 109
 
Please join us during any portion of your cancer journey…
 
iRest® can make your life a little better, day by day.
Backed by extensive research, iRest can help people navigate all life’s challenges and enhance one’s sense of well being and peace by helping one:
*Cope with daily stress
*Resolve trauma
*Decrease depression and anxiety
*Relieve chronic pain
*Improve sleep
*Awaken to your True Nature
 
To register...
Sandra Sommers
Oncology Social Worker
(503) 220-8262 ext: 57544
or
Marcy Stooksbury
Oncology Dietitian (503) 273-5232
 
More information is available on the web at...
 
HIV Positive Living Support Group for Veterans
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (PST)
Location: Portland VA Medical Center, Building 104, Level P2, 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239
 
Positive Living HIV Support Group for Veterans
 
3rd Friday of each month 1-2 p.m.
Portland VA Medical Center, Building 104, Level P2
 
Topics include:
-  Managing chronic illness
-  Navigating VA resources and community supports
-  Building and maintaining healthy lifestyles
-  Creating peer support and relationships
 
Please sign up: 503-220-8262 Ext. 51645
Must be enrolled in VA Health Care
 
 
Mindful Resilience Yoga Class
 
Time: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (PST)
Location: Portland Vet Center, 1505 NE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97230
 
Mindful Resilience Yoga Class
 
An offering from
The Caregiver Support Program for Veterans & Caregivers
 
Beginning Sept. 20, 2019,
1st and 3rd Fridays
2 -3 p.m.
Portland Vet Center
1505 NE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97230
 
» This is a Seated Yoga class, no experience necessary
» Classes are 60 minutes
» Offering Range of Motion, Centering and Relaxation
» Open to Veterans of all eras, and their caregiver
For information contact:
Judy Ulibarri, RN, HWNC-BC,
Integrative Health Nurse
Cell: 971-373-3928
~Better health through better living~