This online library will continue to grow. Visit often to see new content! If questions arise, or if you are interested in knowing more about free counseling services, please feel free to contact me.
Kathryn Bienemann, Counselor
kbienemann@cchlpeoria.org or (309) 243-3461
WELCOME TO CCHL
In this 3-minute video, the Counseling Coordinator welcomes you to the Cancer Center for Healthy Living and describes the services that are available to you.
Cancer Basics 101 - Information for those who are newly diagnosed
In this 25 minute video, Sharon Windsor, RD, CSO, LDN discusses the importance of good nutrition during cancer treatment.
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An Introduction to Cancer and Treatment
In this 13 minute video, Laura Miller, the Nurse Educator at Illinois CancerCare, discusses basic information about cancer and treatment.
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Understanding the Financial Aspect
In this 3 minute video, Diana Hasamear, Financial Counselor at Illinois CancerCare, discusses the financial counseling and assistance programs that are available.
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A Guide for Those Who Are Newly Diagnosed
This 18-page document gives suggestions for how to find peace of mind while moving along the cancer journey.
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Exercising with Cancer: One Step at a Time
Please click here to view the Exercising with Cancer: One Step At A Time Webinar.
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From calf raises in your kitchen to walks around the block; any physical activity is better than none during cancer treatment. This webinar takes a look at the multiple benefits associated with exercising during cancer treatment and provides suggestions on how to get started today!
This class is led by Katie Paulson, a Dietetic Intern from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, in collaboration with Sharon Windsor, the Register Dietitian for the Cancer Center for Healthy Living. (webinar is 11:50 min)
Managing Mouth Sores
Presented by: Karli Dutton, Dietetic Intern OSF Saint Francis Medical Center with Sharon Windsor RD, CSO, LDN, Hult Center for Healthy Living
This webinar define what mouth sores are, discuss common causes of mouth sores, review the symptoms and complications associated with mouth sores, discuss ways to help prevent and better manage mouth sores and provide recipes to try during cancer treatment. CLICK HERE
Calming an Anxious Mind
An Introduction to the Mind/Body Connection
This 10-minute video includes a discussion of the mind/body connection.
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This 4-minute video is a breathing technique that can be used to calm an anxious mind.
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Releasing Anxiety with the Out-Breath
This 4-minute video is another breathing technique that can be used to calm an anxious mind.
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This 4-minute video leads the viewer through a sequence of tapping on 8 spots on the body to ease anxiety.
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This is a copy of the CD created by CCHL counselors. Please be patient; it may take a few minutes for the audio to load.
* Track 1 – An introduction, with Debra Disney
* Track 3 – A guided meditation with Stella O’Hanlon
* Track 4 – A guided meditation with Debra Disney
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More Nutrition Information
This is a 3-part class discussing “letting your food fight for you.” This class is led by Jessica Pflederer, an intern from the Cleveland Clinic, in conjunction with Sharon Windsor, RD, CSO, LDN.
Part I – Introduction to Nutrition Immunology; Vitamins
Part II – Minerals and Phytochemicals
Part III – Choose Food Safety
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Managing Nausea and Vomiting During Cancer
This 10-minute video and cooking demonstration covers tips to help manage nausea and vomiting symptoms during cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation. This class is led by Lisa Braley, a Dietetic Intern from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, in conjunction with Sharon Windsor, the Registered Dietitian for the Cancer Center for Healthy Living.
Part I- Introduction to Managing Nausea and Vomiting During Cancer
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Part II- Apple Ginger Oatmeal Cooking Demonstration
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High Calorie Cooking Demonstration
Consuming an appropriate amount of calories and protein while going through cancer treatment can be challenging to some people. This video will provide tips on how to increase calories and protein without increasing the volume of foods you eat. The video also includes a cooking demostration of a high calorie and protein parfait snack.
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Managing Diarrhea During Cancer
This 15-minute video covers tips to help manage diarrhea symptoms during cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation. This class is led by Katie Arduini, a Dietetic Intern from OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, in colaboration with Sharon Windsor, the Registered Dietitian for the Cancer Center for Healthy Living.
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Other Topics
A Guide for People Who Are Dealing With Grief
This is a document outlining some steps that might help you as you move through the journey of grief following the death of a loved one.
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Image from Francesco Marino / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
For Caregivers
This is a 5-part presentation discussing the Journey of Caregiving.
Part I: This is an introduction, describing the activities of caregiving. (4:29)
Part II: Do I HAVE to be a caregiver? (2:54)
Part III: Is it time to increase my level of caregiving? (10:30)
Part IV: Needs of Caregivers in the United States (4:33)
Part V: How can I know if I have exceeded my limits as a caregiver? (4:30)
Resources for Unmet Needs of Caregivers in Central Illinois - a document
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A Patient's Bill of Rights - a document
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Stories of Cancer Survivors
In this 7.5 minute video, Kirk Bradshaw tells his story, from the initial shock of diagnosis through re-engaging in his life.
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