About The Wellness Community
mission
The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with
cancer and their loved ones enhance their health and well being by
providing a free professional program of emotional support,
education and hope.
history
The Wellness Community - Columbus, opened in July, 1998 as a
program of the Columbus Cancer Clinic. In October 2004 TWC
became an independent free standing organization like 22 other
wellness communities in the United States. In addition, there are 28
satellites, two communities abroad in Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Five more
programs are in development and several online programs are
offered at The Virtual Wellness Community.
research supporting our mission
A diagnosis of cancer produces anxiety and fear. Medical research
has shown that such stress can negatively affect the immune
system. The impact of support groups on cancer patients has been
extensively researched in the medical community. One of the most
widely quoted studies is the Spiegel Study that focused on the
effect of participation in a weekly support group on the quality of life
for women with metastatic breast cancer. The study showed that
women in the support groups were less anxious and depressed,
used less denial, and had half the pain of those in the control group.
The Ohio State University released information regarding a
research project (Columbus Dispatch, September 2, 2004)
reporting the results of a study which was published in the Journal
of Clinical Oncology. The study cites scientific data that group
counseling lowers anxiety, improves personal health habits, and
most importantly: dramatically boosts the immune system. This
information was confirmed by laboratory measures of immunity.
Additionally, Newsweek magazine, September 27, 2004 issue,
focuses on the concrete benefits of the mind/body principle, on
which our programs are based. Credible scientific evidence is
quoted throughout the articles in the publication regarding the
benefits of complementary programs.
learning about the wellness community
We invite you to attend an Orientation Meeting at The Wellness
Community to learn more about our programs. Held twice weekly,
these sessions provide an overview of our groups and programs
and introduce you to our community. Please refer to our Groups
and Programs .
mission
The mission of The Wellness Community is to help people with
cancer and their loved ones enhance their health and well being by
providing a free professional program of emotional support,
education and hope.
history
The Wellness Community - Columbus, opened in July, 1998 as a
program of the Columbus Cancer Clinic. In October 2004 TWC
became an independent free standing organization like 22 other
wellness communities in the United States. In addition, there are 28
satellites, two communities abroad in Tel Aviv and Tokyo. Five more
programs are in development and several online programs are
offered at The Virtual Wellness Community.
research supporting our mission
A diagnosis of cancer produces anxiety and fear. Medical research
has shown that such stress can negatively affect the immune
system. The impact of support groups on cancer patients has been
extensively researched in the medical community. One of the most
widely quoted studies is the Spiegel Study that focused on the
effect of participation in a weekly support group on the quality of life
for women with metastatic breast cancer. The study showed that
women in the support groups were less anxious and depressed,
used less denial, and had half the pain of those in the control group.
The Ohio State University released information regarding a
research project (Columbus Dispatch, September 2, 2004)
reporting the results of a study which was published in the Journal
of Clinical Oncology. The study cites scientific data that group
counseling lowers anxiety, improves personal health habits, and
most importantly: dramatically boosts the immune system. This
information was confirmed by laboratory measures of immunity.
Additionally, Newsweek magazine, September 27, 2004 issue,
focuses on the concrete benefits of the mind/body principle, on
which our programs are based. Credible scientific evidence is
quoted throughout the articles in the publication regarding the
benefits of complementary programs.
learning about the wellness community
We invite you to attend an Orientation Meeting at The Wellness
Community to learn more about our programs. Held twice weekly,
these sessions provide an overview of our groups and programs
and introduce you to our community. Please refer to our Groups
and Programs .
© - 2007
The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus
5500 Frantz Road Suite 115
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-791-9510
webmaster@wellnesscolumbus.org
The Wellness Community of Greater Columbus
5500 Frantz Road Suite 115
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-791-9510
webmaster@wellnesscolumbus.org
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