Classes & Events
Receive the support you need and learn helpful skills with health events, classes and educational programs at Mount Auburn Hospital Hospital.
Cancer Survivorship Day
Reset and Rejuvenate: Free Event for Cancer Survivors
Mount Auburn Hospital is hosting “Reset and Rejuvenate,” a free in-person event celebrating National Cancer Survivorship Day on Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. The event will be held at Mount Auburn Hospital.
The event is free but registration is required. Each attendee can sign up for two breakout sessions. The registration deadline is Friday, May 23, 2025.
If you have any questions about the Mount Auburn Hospital Cancer Survivorship Event, please email us.
Schedule of Events
- 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Registration
- 10:00 am – 10:55 am: Keynote Speaker
- 11:00 am – 11:50 am: Brunch
- 12:00 pm – 12:40 pm: Breakout Session One
- 12:45 pm – 1:25 pm: Breakout Session Two
- 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Survivor Panel/Closing Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Donn Posner, PhD, DBSM, CBSM
Everything You Wanted To Know About Insomnia and Sleep But Were Too Tired To Ask
Dr. Donn Posner is the Founder and President of Sleepwell Consultants. He consults organizations and individuals on a wide variety of sleep health issues including insomnia, circadian dysrhythmia, CPAP adherence, and parasomnias. He was at Brown University for over 20 years where he pioneered using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. His book is used by many trainees in the field. He is also currently an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is working on a number of grants including one using CBT-I techniques to decrease fatigue in breast cancer survivors by increasing total sleep time. Dr. Posner is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and is one of the first Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialists recognized by that group. He is also a founding member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and he has achieved the highest level status of Diplomate with the BBSM.
Breakout Sessions
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Dr. Wyatt LaCoss, DACM, our MAH Wellness Center acupuncturist, will share his expertise on rest, sleep patterns, and energy through the lens of Chinese Medicine. Discussion will center around bringing about balance through and after oncology treatment. Dr. LaCoss received his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science and is the owner and primary care provider for AcuTherapy & Herbal Medicine located in Arlington.
Art Journaling
Led by Christine Keddy, a pastor who has found journaling helpful, and Sheri Kennedy, visual artist, graphic facilitator and visual consultant. Relax, reset and play like you did when you were ten! In this workshop, we will explore a variety of techniques and materials to express whatever’s on the inside. Participants will leave with a completed art journal page and a list of resources for further exploration into art journaling as a healing practice.
Common Household Toxins
Every day we come in to contact with chemicals in our air, water, food and the products we use. Many of these chemicals mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones and can contribute to disease. There are steps you can take to protect your health. Join Silent Spring Institute scientists to learn about the links between chemicals and cancer and how to reduce your exposure to create a healthier life for you and your family. Led by Silent Spring Institute scientists Kristin Knox and Emily Heckel.
Conversations & Connections
Connecting with others and sharing our stories is one of the greatest joys of being human. Come meet other survivors! This workshop will pair up participants and give everyone the opportunity to tell their story. We will rotate pairs so each person will have a chance to meet several new people. Guided questions will be provided but our main intention is to give you the opportunity to meet other survivors on a more intimate level. Through building relationships and community, we hope to reset and rejuvenate ourselves as we celebrate each other. Led by Jessica Yamas, President and Founder of ChemoCareKits, LLC and Beth Loomis, hospital chaplain.
Movement Workshop (Drumming)
Pound is a full-body cardio-jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. It uses cardio, Pilates, isometric movements and Phylometric poses. Strengthen and sculpt infrequently used muscles and drum your way to health! Led by Tisha Wilson.
Sleep Q&A with Dr. Posner
It is estimated that approximately 30% of the population experiences some symptom of insomnia, and approximately 5% to 15% of these individuals are likely to meet criteria for an Insomnia Disorder (Chronic Insomnia). Numerous studies have shown that targeted treatment for insomnia is effective in the context of other conditions. The success of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) with secondary or comorbid insomnia strongly suggests that, although insomnia may be precipitated by psychiatric and/or medical illness, it is likely perpetuated by the same factors that are responsible for primary chronic insomnia. Please come and join Dr. Donn Posner for a lively Q&A session where those in attendance will be able to ask a wide variety of questions on sleep, insomnia, and its treatments.
