On the Road Again, Thanks to Burgess Family
June 2, 2021
Our new Sorrentino's Compassion House van hit the road in March, providing guests at the House free, safe, and convenient...
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Navigating Body Image Challenges through Exercise and Art
May 14, 2021
Body image and breast cancer Body image is a complex topic that involves how you see yourself in the mirror and your...
Accessing Art Therapy or Your Own Art Process
May 5, 2021
Intro to Art Therapy With the rise in popularity of adult coloring books in recent years, the benefits of art making have...
Mother-Daughter Duos Walk Her Way This Mother’s Day to Support Women Battling Cancer
May 4, 2021
Long-time supporters Chantelle Christensen and Erin Weeks have once again stepped up to champion our cause as Walk Her Way...
The Big Five: Be Kind to Yourself
April 30, 2021
During my time as a psychologist at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, I had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of people...
Uniting the Body, Breath, and Mind: Yoga to Support Wellness for Individuals Affected by Cancer
April 7, 2021
Authors: Amanda Wurz, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Yoga InstructorTyla Arnason, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Yoga Thrive Teacher Trainer, Owner, The Yoga EffectDr. Nicole...
Moving Resources to Reach Cancer Survivors Everywhere: Online Physical Activity
March 16, 2021
Authors: Julianna Dreger, Project EXCEL coordinator and CEP, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of CalgaryDelaney Duchek, BASc, MSc student, Faculty of Kinesiology,...
Meet our 2021 Fashion with Compassion Chair: Neil Salsbury
March 5, 2021
Syncrude presents Fashion with Compassion is Alberta’s go-to fashion event and annual signature fundraiser for Compassion House Foundation. Featuring fashion,...
The Psychological Impact of Cancer Recovery: Moving Forward
March 5, 2021
The many emotions of cancer Fighting cancer is an extremely challenging experience - both physically and mentally. Individuals who have cancer...
Writing For Healing
January 22, 2021
Writing has been said to be like talking to a best friend. The blank page or computer screen understands us...