'Getting Well Again' Virtual 6 week New Patient Program
March 10th - April 17th, 2025
The SCC New Patient Program is based on the successful model for emotional intervention and support which Dr. Simonton pioneered in the treatment of cancer patients.
It evolved from the concept that beliefs, emotions, attitudes, stress and lifestyles are important factors influencing health.
When illness occurs, these factors also influence one's response to medical treatment and can help to determine the effectiveness of the treatment as well as the level of confidence in your medical team.
The format is currently offered in a 6 week online virtual program consisting of 12 sessions. Sessions are twice a week, each session being approximately 2 hours long. Individual sessions are scheduled during this 6 week period, not during lecture times, and are part of the online package. This is an educational and psycho-therapeutic session for cancer patients and their support person, where using a modified cognitive-based approach, as well as other modalities, these mind/body concepts are explored in a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning and positive change.
In these program you will discover and learn tools and techniques to:
Enhance your physical and mental health
Manage symptoms associated with pain and fear
Be more effective in your communication with loved ones and your medical team
Develop healthier beliefs about cancer, treatments and your future
Create a 2 year Health Plan
Resolve emotional distress
Use the power of the mind and the imagination to assist in your healing
Learn how the amazing immune system functions
Integrate matters of life and death
Use your inner wisdom to strengthen your hope and determination
Address spiritual issues
Addressing the needs of your Support Team and Care Givers
Reduce stress
The work consists of a format that includes lectures, small group work and individual sessions. This is the same format used for our in -house retreat programs.
To enroll or for more information, please call 800 459 3424 or 818 879 7904.
ENROLLMENT If you feel that a program would be beneficial to you, your family, or someone you know, please contact our office for enrollment. *Those who are interested in participating in the program should order the Patient Package from the Bookstore tab on this website. The Patient Package is required for all participants and health care professionals attending a program.
The Patient Package contains the books Getting Well Again by Simonton, Simonton and Creighton, and The Healing Journeyby Simonton & Henson. It also includes 3 audio products.
We ask that you begin the relaxation/mental imagery and self-help processes described in the materials. This will also assist in your understanding of the philosophy around the work and to determine if the program can be of help to you.