Body Image & Art Painting Workshop for Cancer Survivors
August 23, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am CDT
Houston VA Cancer Center
Bring some extra light and love to your unique body image story by creating something meaning and enduring – a work of art - that builds a bridge for developing greater body image awareness and acceptance.
This workshop is designed for individuals with all types of cancer at any stage of treatment or survivorship. The program will include guided personal reflection on body image experiences related to illness and health, an artist-led painting class, and tips and strategies to promote body image wellness.
You are welcome to register for this program with a loved one.
Facilitator: Michelle Fingeret, Ph.D., FAPOS
- Licensed psychologist, specializing in body image and cancer
- Owner, Fingeret Psychology Services
- Creator, Body Image Research and Therapy Program, MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Author, Body Image Care for Cancer Patients: Principles & Practices
Facilitator: Jennifer Pittsford
- Visual artist, works in various mediums including painting, drawing, collages & mixed media