One-day Retreat To Promote Positive Body Image In Breast Cancer Survivors And Patients

Jan. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- SAN DIEGO—Young Survival Coalition San Diego is hosting a one-day retreat entitled ‘Making Peace With Your Body’ to equip breast cancer survivors and newly diagnosed patients of all ages with the positive coping skills needed to accept their post-treatment bodies on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event is taking place at La Jolla Cove Bridge Club and will be facilitated by three-time breast cancer survivor Pasha Hogan, psychotherapist and founder of Creative Recovery (TM), a wellness program that empowers participants to transform life’s challenges into profound learning and healing experiences.

People in attendance will be led on a holistic, spiritual quest to reconnect with body, mind and soul through guided mediation, storytelling, yoga and art.  

“Accepting the changes that your body goes through during breast cancer treatment is critical to recovering,” said Allison Briggs, retreat co-coordinator. “We are excited to have Pasha lead attendees on a transformative journey and anticipate that everyone will leave feeling refreshed with a new, positive outlook on their body and life in general.”

Family and friends impacted by a loved ones' breast cancer diagnosis are also invited to participate. Attendees are encouraged to R.S.V.P for the event. The cost is $40 in advance and $45 at the door; however, a limited number of partial scholarships covering 50 percent of the price are available.

For more information, to request a scholarship or to reserve a space, email yscsandiego@youngsurvival.org or call 858-336-7496. Payment checks can be mailed in advance to the following address: YSC SAN DIEGO, PO Box 1872 Poway, CA 92074.

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Young Survival Coalition San Diego is an affiliate of Young Survival Coalition, the premier, international organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women with breast cancer, and has helped over 200 women under 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer since it was founded by three young survivors in 2006. Young Survival Coalition SD provides young survivors with educational events, access to support groups and networking opportunities that allow them to be informed and empowered.