Conejo Valley, CA October 2021 by City Lifestyle

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H E A LT H + W E LLN E S S COPING WI T H COVID N AT I O N A L B R E A S T C A N C E R AWA R E N E S S M O N T H LI F E + C U LTU R E E R IN B R O C K O V I C H HOME + DESIGN C NEWL AND DESIGNS

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On a Clear Day you can see forever with 180 degree panoramic views

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHERS

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@lifestylepubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@lifestylepubs.com

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” —Friedrich Nietzsche HERE WE ARE IN OCTOBER 2021 AND WE ARE STILL DEALING WITH THE

EDITOR

Tracy Marcynzsyn | Tracy.Marcynzsyn@lifestylepubs.com INTERN

Brianna Oard AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

CONSEQUENCES OF A GLOBAL PANDEMIC THAT HAS AFFECTED ALMOST

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EVERY ASPECT OF OUR DAILY LIVES. In order to get through to the end of the

Jayme Emery

seemingly endless tunnel in one piece, it is a good idea to keep Nietzsche’s aphorism in mind. While it has been paraphrased and dumbed down in popular music and even on t-shirts, the real meaning for all of us trying to live as normally as possible during what is not normal times, is that we get stronger, and we often learn by failing before we are ultimately able to succeed. In this issue we present a feature article about “Wellness.” Wellness comes in

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Sue Baldani, Alicia Doyle, Jannelle Guillot, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Kayo Matsumodo, Kim Pagano CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

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many forms, but at the end of the day it comes down to the entirety of your mind and body. How do we remain healthy in a contagious, unhealthy environment? How do we maintain our most personal relationships when we are often “too close for comfort”? How do we keep our bodies healthy when we take a risk even just going to the gym? Kids have been suffering from a lack of social interaction and the difficulties of remote learning. Now they are back in school, but how safe is that and what about masks and Covid testing? Going back to Nietzsche, I have crossed several benchmark challenges in my life.

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Some were just about growing up and taking responsibility for my failures as well as

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my successes. “Failing Forward” and turning those hard lessons into future success

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

is how we can all get stronger. Unforeseen hardship such as the pandemic we are

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all still dealing with can either destroy us or make us strong enough to get through

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it and enable us to fight off the next big challenge…and you can be certain, at some

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point there will be another one. In addition to looking at emotional wellness and the challenges to our health presented by the pandemic, we also talk to a remarkable woman, Erin Brockovich. The obstacles she had to overcome were daunting and fear of failure could have made her quit several times during her quest to bring justice to a small town in Nevada. It all

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 22 Emotional Wellness Experts Share Strategies for Self-Care

28 Unstoppable Force Erin Brockovich Talks Power & Purpose

38 Lean on Me Community Support Proves Vital for Healing

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32 Healthy Lifestyle 38 Giving Back 44 Inspired By 48 Locally Owned 52 Culinary Creations 54 Local’s Choice 58 Lifestyle Calendar 62 Parting Thoughts

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GIFTED: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919-1956 Catch the Ventura County premiere of an historic exhibition, on view through January 9 at California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks. Gallery hours are Friday to Sunday, 12-6 p.m.; general admission is free. This stunning collection, donated to Gardena High School by its graduating senior classes, is one of the nation’s greatest collections of early 20th century California art. CMATO.org

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Tour fundraising event, presented by Sotheby’s

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International Realty, takes place Thursday, October

traditional Greek dancing. “To the Greeks, dance is

14, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on YouTube. This unique

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attend workshops, starting at 2 p.m. October 9 at

Sherwood. Also featured will be a home that was

the Dustbowl Revival fundraiser for Paramount

partially destroyed by the Woosley Fire and then

Ranch, at 2903 Cornell Road in Agoura Hills. This

rebuilt, and the home of actor Rainn Wilson of the

music festival features performances by Dustbowl

television show, “The Office.” Wilson’s home was

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playing the latest in interior and exterior design, an

historic structures at Paramount Ranch that

online Idea Gallery with direct links to community

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vendors, and silent and live auctions, including a

a picnic (beer and wine permitted) or purchase

wine auction with several bottles of highly coveted

food and non-alcoholic beverages on-site. The

wines available. Registration is required for this free

first band will hit the stage around 5 p.m. BST

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CAMARILLO GOES GREEK All ages are welcome to enjoy live Greek music, folk dancing, baklava, and more at the 2021 Ventura County Greek Festival, hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, October 22-24, at

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Coping with COVID: How to Boost Mental Health for Wellness ARTICLE SUE BALDANI

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"I t hink all of us h ave st rug gled wit h t he uncert ainties, heal t h fears, losses of soci alization and recreation opportunities ... it h as been such a h ard season."

COVID-19 HAS HAD A DEVASTATING

Services in Agoura Hills, also saw a big

EFFECT ON OUR COUNTRY AND THE

increase in demand for services.

WORLD AT LARGE. Not only have millions

“I think all of us have struggled with the

of people lost their lives or are dealing with

uncertainties, health fears, losses of social-

the long-term health issues of the virus, but

ization and recreation opportunities ... it

its effects are being felt in a myriad of other

has been such a hard season.”

ways as well.

As with adults, there has also been a

For many, being out of work has caused

noticeable increase in COVID-related men-

great financial strain, and living under a

tal health issues among children. Their once

cloud of uncertainty has led to mental

structured lives of school, playdates, sum-

fatigue. While vaccines and other measures

mer camps and birthday parties have been

have helped curb the spread, COVID-19 vari-

totally upended this past year and a half.

ants still have people on edge.

“Structure leads to predictability, which

With no end in sight, scores of people are

in turn leads to feeling in control,” says

looking for ways to overcome the depression

Dr. Vaudrey. “As humans, we are most

and anxiety that have either begun or been

comfortable when we feel capable of

exacerbated by the pandemic. Mental health

controlling what happens to us and pre-

professionals have been inundated with

dicting what is coming. COVID has made

calls for help over the past year and a half.

us all feel powerless and has removed our

“Requests for therapy blew up, which I can totally understand because people lost

capacity to know what to expect in our own (short-term) futures.

their jobs or couldn’t work or were worried

“And kids are very attuned to the stress

about their finances and how they were

of parents (even when we think we are

going to survive,” says Brittney Henderson,

hiding it so well!), and little ears overhear

a licensed marriage and family therapist

and understand so much,” she adds. “In my

with her own practice, Luminous Clarity, in

practice lately, I see kids discussing their

Westlake Village. “All these anxieties, and

anxiety about these social issues (e.g., polit-

they didn’t have any help with the uncer-

ical fighting between family members, par-

tainty of it all—we had never been in any-

ents disagreeing over COVID precautions,

thing like this before.”

friends disagreeing over masks or vaccines,

Dr. Bethany Vaudrey, a clinical psychologist who founded Sunlight Psychological

etc.) more than I see anxiety about actually contracting COVID itself.” CONTINUED >

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COPING WITH COVID (CONTINUED) So what can adults and children do to overcome these challenges? Bethany Vaudrey, PsyD

The number one action is to reach out to others, whether it be a friend, a therapist, a member of the clergy or someone else you trust. “It’s important to find someone you can connect with,” says Lori Donnelly, a clinical hypnotherapist who founded Wolf Creek Wellness with offices in Santa Rosa Valley and Tarzana. “You have to have that rapport, and if it doesn’t feel comfortable or you don’t click, then you should find someone else. However, it’s important to have someone who will challenge you as well. “People don’t need to suffer,” she adds. “There are ways to move away from your pain and out of your trauma and stop the loop of suffering. People get stuck and they just don’t know there are options out there or they think that no one can help, or they are stigmatized by therapy.” “If you don’t reach out or express it, then you’re internalizing it and that weighs on you and creates anxiety, depression and anger,” says Henderson. “These feelings are going to come out at some point, so letting it out little by little is a release. There is support out there, so reach out.”

Lori Donnelly, C.HT

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Brittney Henderson, LMFT

COPING STRATEGIES In addition to talking about their feelings, there are other

support their regulatory system when feeling overwhelmed or anxious.”

things people can do to help alleviate stress and anxiety.

“Parents can support their children by creating space

“I like mindful walking,” says Henderson. “You go outside,

for them to identify and communicate their feelings,” says

which changes the environment, especially if you’ve been in

Hiltibran. “Allow them to say they feel mad, or scared, or

the house for a while, and you shut your eyes for a minute

nervous or confused.”

and just listen. Name something you hear, like a bird chirp-

She also suggests that parents ask their children how

ing, and name something you feel, like the sun on your face

they’re feeling and invite them into conversations over din-

or the breeze. If you’re paying attention to your senses, then

ner or during some other quiet time. In addition, she adds,

you have to be present in the moment and your brain can’t

parents should encourage children to use positive and

go elsewhere.”

adaptive coping strategies like listening to music, creating

Also focus on the tactile, she adds. “Pay attention to your steps, where you feel the pressure on your foot when you’re

art or exercising. Parents should also validate their children’s fears.

stepping. Do you feel it on the heel or on the ball of your

“It could be helpful to remind children of all the efforts

foot? Is the ground firm or squishy? Really focusing on the

their school has made to provide a safe environment,”

tactile forces you to be present in the moment.”

says Hiltibran.

There are many techniques for children as well, says Dr. Vaudrey.

“If kids have questions, answer them,” says Henderson. “Don’t lie or sugarcoat. If they’re worried about COVID or

“Parents can give the gift of predictability in the home by

getting sick, you can tell them that mommy or daddy (or

being consistent in routines, schedules and rules/conse-

whomever is caring for them) is going to do everything in

quences. These structures make life feel safe and help kids

their power to keep them healthy. There are little stress balls,

relax. Sometimes when things feel crazy, we are tempted to

stress putty and worry stones for kids which can be helpful

relax the structure at home as a treat or privilege for kids.

for them to have with them. They have something to do with

Although counterintuitive, this actually increases kids' stress!

their hands which can be soothing and ground them.”

“Another small way to help manage kids' anxiety (and their accompanying controlling behaviors) is to yield deci-

SILVER LINING

sion-making power to your kids (in areas that won't com-

One good thing that has come out of the pandemic, says

promise your structure). Give kids control over things that

Donnelly, is that some people are finding a better balance

are reasonable for kids to control. Toddlers can pick out

in their lives.

their own outfits or choose between two parent-offered options. Early elementary kids can help with meal planning or choosing chores. Teens often do a great job of helping decide a reasonable curfew, rules and consequences.”

“My clients are now finding the time to do more healthy things and are changing their lives in more positive ways.” So, find some enjoyable things to do with your extra time. Adopt a pet, try a new hobby or acquire a new skill, such as playing an instrument or learning a new language. And, if

BACK TO SCHOOL CONCERNS

you or your children are feeling depressed or overcome with

Fortunately, many schools have opened for in-person

anxiety, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of these profes-

instruction, which will give children that much needed

sionals or someone else who will actively listen. Asking for

structure. However, being in school again and with their

help is not a sign of weakness. Instead, it’s a positive step

classmates can bring on mixed feelings.

toward a healthier and happier life.

“Students are really responding differently to being around other students,” says Devon Hiltibran, a marriage

For more information about counseling services, please reach out to a mental health expert.

and family therapist and the high school social emotional wellness counselor at Oaks Christian School in Westlake

LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Village. “For some, it feels awesome and exciting, while for

+ Lori Donnelly, C.HT, NLP, MER

others, it’s anxiety provoking.”

Wolf Creek Wellness, Santa Rosa Valley

“You can feel the mixed emotions of students adapting to

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“THE

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ERIN

BROCKOVICH, WHO ALSO HAILS FROM KANSAS, FOUND HERSELF CAUGHT UP IN A WHIRLWIND THAT SET HER ON A PATH TO DISCOVERY. Her famous story of a single mom fighting the odds to bring justice to residents of Hinkley, Nevada, who were poisoned by toxic water is chronicled in the feature film, “Erin Brockovich.” Despite the naysayers challenging her ability, Erin persisted and prevailed. “You’re not a doctor; you’re not a scientist; you’re not a lawyer. What do you know?” Erin recalls people questioning her when she began investigating the connection between cancer incidents and toxic tap water. “You don’t have to be an expert to know something is wrong. I’ll never forget that day in Hinkley—the perfect storm came together; I had nothing to lose and everything to gain,” she says, noting that she learned to follow her intuition at a young age. “As a kid l was always outside. I felt embraced by the environment. It taught me about observation—when to be still, when something was wrong; when it’s in trouble, I was in trouble,” says Erin, who recalls running though the wheat fields, catching fireflies and walking with her father alongside the streams in the countryside of Lawrence, Kansas.

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“Enjoy the water, Erin… it won’t always be here,” Erin says she was told by her dad, an engineer who ran the

too long. Collectively, we can make some changes.”

pipelines for Texaco. “He saw things; he told me water

“It's always been, By the People, For the People, We the

would become a commodity in my lifetime. He’s gonna

People, that can and will get it done,” says Erin on her website,

be right.”

Brockovich.com. "She makes it clear why we are in the trouble

“When I started my work in Hinkley, instinctively it all

we’re in and warns us that if we’re waiting for someone to save

came together,” remembers Erin, who credits her mother

us, Superman isn’t coming. Nor is the government or the envi-

with instilling her with inner strength and self-confidence.

ronmental agencies. No one is going to solve this for us. It is up

“Instinctually, you just have to be strong within who you

to us, we the people,” and she shows us how.

are… My mom would tell me just because someone else may

Her website, CommunityHealthbook.com, provides

see you as inferior,” don’t listen. “Most of us doubt ourselves

another avenue for people to share important information

and that’s where we get caught up. We let others define us,

about local issues, from environmental and pharmaceuti-

but it’s truly about how we see and love ourselves,” says Erin.

cal drug woes to infrastructure and medical device failures.

And like the single mom sans law degree portrayed in

Dedicated to helping empower people to take charge and

the movie, Erin believes every person can take action and

spark change, Erin views the current COVID crisis as an

make a difference—especially moms.

opportunity to pause and take stock.

“Moms are the biggest force,” says the mother of three

“COVID has been a reset for all of us; it has given us

children and four grandchildren. “It just takes one pissed

time to stop and look around. I feel that we’re in a reboot

off mom to get it going—99% of the time it’s moms—they

and waking up,” she notes. “I wonder if we’ve been asleep

take it upon themselves” to change things. “They can

or too comfortable—there was an illusion [that things were

show up to City Council meetings and speak up, and they

fine] but, as we shake out of it, we see that whatever we’ve

have the gift of ‘stick-to-it-ness,’ a propensity to follow

been doing in the past isn’t working now. We can change

through and a dogged persistence born of obligation and

old business models and antiquated systems, laws and

stubbornness,” says Erin.

politics that don’t work,” she says, pointing to the recent

“Oftentimes, they don’t want to speak up—I’ve heard

wildfires, water issues and climate change.

that a million times, but once they own that, they take

“What are we thinking, for God’s sake? We need to look at

charge,” says Erin, naming the Essure lawsuit brought

cleaning up these problems. We can’t keep kicking the can

to light by women harmed by a birth control device who

down the line and think someone else will do it for us,” she

banded together to fight back and refused to be victims as

notes, quoting Joan Baez: “Action is the antidote to despair.”

one example of the power generated by a group of determined moms.

A 20-year resident of Agoura Hills, Erin believes there's no place like home and says California is a “beautiful gift.”

Fueled by her innate passion and purpose, Erin helped

“I love it here! The geography offers everything—ocean,

force a powerful, multimillion dollar corporation admit their

mountains, desert, cities—it hurts me to see the damage

wrongdoing and pay restitution to the people harmed by

that’s been done to the water tables, the failure of our

their actions, and she urges everyone to stand up and do

infrastructures, the fires and people leaving the state,”

their part in her new book, Superman’s Not Coming.

says Erin. “I think that this state needs to cherish what we

The book provides examples of how the average person can enact change. Celebrating people who realized

problem—we’ve been kicking the can down the road for

have and protect it. Business can exist and there’s plenty of room for safety and a profit.”

they had to rise up and join in the fight, the book “gives

In the end, says Erin, “I absolutely have hope that it

good insight on how the system works and really takes

will come back—everything does; it’s how we handle

you through these community issues and shows you

that transition. The moral of the story is, we forgot that

how to get started,” explains Erin. “I think we’ve had this

as people, we have a heart, we have a brain, we have the

idea that magically state or federal agencies will fix the

courage—it will be us that can find our way back.”

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Recommended cancer screenings vary according to age: HE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S NEW GET SCREENED

CAMPAIGN GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE ALL ADULTS AGE 25 AND OLDER TO RESUME APPROPRIATE CANCER SCREENING

Age 25–39 Screening Recommendations: + Cervical cancer screening recommended for people with a cervix beginning at age 25.

AND FOLLOW-UP CARE. More than 1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. This important campaign seeks to help

Age 40–49 Screening Recommendations:

individuals catch cancer early when it’s easiest to treat. Early detec-

+ Breast cancer screening recommended begin-

tion of cancer through screening reduces mortality from cancers of the colon and rectum, breast, uterine cervix and lung.

ning at age 45, with the option to begin at age 40. Cervical cancer screening recommended for people with a cervix. Colorectal cancer screening recommended for everyone beginning at age 45. + At age 45, African Americans should discuss prostate cancer screening with a doctor. Age 50+ Screening Recommendations: + Breast cancer screening recommended. + Cervical cancer screening recommended. + Colorectal cancer screening recommended. + People who currently smoke or formerly smoked should discuss lung cancer screening with a doctor. + Discussing prostate cancer screening with a doctor is recommended. The American Cancer Society hosts a number of events each year to celebrate cancer survivorship and educate people about steps they can take to reduce their risk of cancer. Upcoming events include the following: + Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events in Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange County and throughout the country. For details, visit MakingStridesWalk.org/Ventura. + Relay For Life events in Ventura, Los Angeles and throughout the country in the summer and fall. For details, visit RelayForLife.org. + Great American Smokeout is an annual intervention event on the third Thursday of November by the American Cancer Society. Approximately 40 million American adults still smoke, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the country. + Information and free resources are available through the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Information Service with live operators at 1.800.227.2345 or at Cancer.org anytime. With the support of the Get Screened campaign’s founding sponsor, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, ACS will lead a comprehensive and CONTINUED >

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multisector movement to dramatically and swiftly increase cancer

exceed, pre-pandemic screening rates will take a coordinated, mul-

screening rates to pre-pandemic levels and beyond. This will include

tisector approach. We are so grateful to our partners, including our

convening a consortium of public health groups, professional organi-

founding sponsor Genentech, for collaborating on an initiative that’s

zations, patient advocacy groups, existing roundtables, businesses,

big enough and bold enough to return people to screening.”

government and key individual leaders to improve screening rates for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancers.

Due to delays in screening for breast, cervical, colorectal and lung cancers, many cancers could be going undiagnosed and untreated

The Get Screened initiative will also support the development of

and may advance to later stages, which become harder to treat. ACS

regional and local consortia, materials for health care systems to

foresees that the pandemic-related reductions in health care access

utilize in improving screening rates and state-based interventions to

and cancer screening will result in a short-term drop in cancer diag-

improve health equity in under-resourced communities. Pandemic-

noses and a later corresponding increase in late-state diagnoses

related disruptions have already exacerbated existing disparities in

and potentially preventable deaths.

cancer screening and are likely to impact survival across groups of people who have systemically experienced social or economic

ABOUT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

obstacles to screening and care. These disparities are especially

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5

pronounced in Black and Latino communities, where cancer mortal-

million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and

ity rates for many cancers are highest.

leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough

“We’re at a unique moment in history in the fight against cancer.

research to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free

What we do right now to combat the staggering declines in cancer

rides to treatment and convening powerful activists to create aware-

screening rates that we’ve seen over the past year will have rever-

ness and impact, the Society is attacking cancer from every angle.

berations for decades to come,” said Deb Jeffers of the American

For more information, visit Cancer.org.

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The vast majority of women adjust well to the diagnosis, and those concerns dissipate with time. However, for others, such concerns may interfere with comfort, quality of life and the ability to make appropriate treatment decisions and adhere to treatment. When these concerns are often unaddressed, it may take women with breast cancer to the next level of psychological distress. CANCER. It’s a fact of life that the dreaded C-word in its various forms affects thousands of people each year. When it comes to breast cancer, the stats are sobering: + 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. + Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. + An estimated 2,650 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year in the U.S. Despite these numbers, the good news is that we have seen a

CSCVVSB’S CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROGRAM That’s why Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is here to support people impacted by breast cancer (along with other types of cancer). All of our programs are at no-cost to people impacted by cancer, thanks to our generous donors and community support. Our lifestyle

core

programs

classes,

are

educational

support workshops

groups, and

healthy short-term

individual counseling.

gradual reduction in breast cancer incidence rates among women

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aged 50 and older. Also, death rates from breast cancer have been declining since the 1990s, in part due to better screening, early detection, increased awareness and better treatment options. Additionally, long-time survival rates after a diagnosis of breast cancer are steadily rising. As of January 2019, there were more than 3.8 million women with a history of breast cancer living in the United States—this includes more than 150,000 women living with metastatic breast cancer.

Kayo Matsumoto, MS, LMFT

It is great news that long-term survival rates are increasing, and breast cancer is becoming a chronic condition rather than a life-threatening illness. BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR NEEDS The needs of people living with breast cancer is changing. Psychological and social support are particularly critical. The majority of breast cancer survivors experience at least some psychosocial distress during the course of their breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The most common psychosocial concerns are fear of recurrence; physical symptoms such as fatigue, trouble sleeping or pain; body image disruption; sexual dysfunction; and treatment-related anxieties. Additionally, marital/partner/family communication, feelings of vulnerability, and existential concerns regarding mortality are common. The level of such concerns varies from woman to woman and over the course of diagnosis and treatment within an individual.

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Cancer Support Community Healthy Lifestyle Classes Q. WHAT CLASSES/TYPES OF CLASSES DO YOU OFFER? A. We provide light exercise and mind/body connection classes, All our support groups are facilitated by licensed mental health

such as yoga, guided Imagery, Qigong and Reiki. Our classes focus

professionals with extensive training of working with cancer sur-

on gentle and slow movements so participants from all stages can

vivors and their families. For the past 30 years, there has been

join the different healthy lifestyle classes.

extensive research on the positive effects of support groups as a method of living with cancer, improving quality of life, and, in some

Q. HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS TAKE CLASSES EACH MONTH?

studies, even increasing survival. Support groups help reduce the

A. On average we have 5 to 15 participants who join each class.

three most significant stressors associated with cancer: unwanted Q. WHEN ARE THE CLASSES OFFERED?

aloneness, loss of control, and loss of hope. We have four breast cancer support groups, including Early-

A. Guided Imagery, Qigong and Reiki classes are ongoing weekly

stage Breast Cancer Groups, Advanced Breast Cancer Group, and

or monthly classes. We also offer a series of workshops, such as

Long-term Survivors’ Group. Additionally, we have two Caregivers’

Therapeutic Yoga and Gentle Yoga. These workshop series can

Support Groups and Teens’ Programs because cancer impacts the

meet weekly for a month or two months. We are currently looking for

whole family.

volunteer instructors for Tai Chi and Yoga.

We also offer educational workshops to empower people with knowledge. We invite prominent oncology specialists

Q. WHO TEACHES THE CLASSES AND WHERE ARE

to cover a variety of topics, such as treatment options, side

THEY HELD?

effect management, nutrition, and anxiety and stress. We will

A. The instructors are volunteer certified teachers, and many

feature Dr. Bahadini and Dr. Shah to discuss “Breast Cancer

also teach at local gyms. Currently, all the volunteer instructors offer

Prevention,

Wednesday,

classes online, so people in different areas can participate; in-person

October 13th from 12 to 1 p.m. To register, please email

classes will also take place again in the future in the Valley, Ventura

programs@cancersupportvvsb.org.

and Santa Barbara areas.

Risk

Factors,

and

Genetics”

Lastly, let’s not forget about our Healthy Lifestyle Classes. Thanks to generous support from our community volunteers, we

All services and programs are provided at no charge to partic-

offer classes, such as yoga, guided imagery, Qigong and Reiki to

ipants, thanks to the generosity of corporations, foundations and

help cancer survivors’ recovery and stress reduction. For instance,

individuals who believe in our mission.

Sabine Coble and Tori Lund, two instructors from Yoga Jones in Ventura, have been providing wonderful summer and fall yoga classes for our participants! According to a recent program survey, more than 96% of people said our support groups are Excellent or Good, and 96% said they gained useful information. In addition, 95% said Healthy Lifestyle Classes are Excellent or Good. Additionally, 96% of survey participants said they have gained useful information to better manage their treatments, 95% said they felt more connected with others, and 90% said they felt more empowered to manage illness. Lastly, 100% said they would recommend CSCVVSB programs to others! For more information, please visit CancerSupportVVSB.org or call 805.379.4777.

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Walking through Cancer with Community Support ON JULY 8TH, 2020, ON A BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAR WARM SUMMER MORNING, I WAS NEARING THE END OF A LONG HIKE WITH MY FRIENDS. What started as a pandemic hiking group had morphed into a really beautiful close-knit group of women and I looked forward to the soft and deep sharing of Jannelle Guillot

our lives as we hiked. As we returned to the trailhead at a cute grassy family park with small children at play, my phone rang. I was expecting test results from my dermatologist, but instead it was a surprise call from my oncologist. My friends sat on nearby benches to give me privacy, and I got THE news: Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. I was immediately sucked away from the park and my friends into a whirling snow globe storm of sounds and thoughts and futilely attempted to make sense of my oncologist’s words. I tried to convey the news to my friends, but I felt almost like a prisoner on visitor’s day speaking over a staticky phone and putting her hands to the thick glass unable to feel a loved one inches away. They were there, but I was in another world, all alone, lost in a swirling snow globe storm. I have been in this place before. This was my third diagnosis. Each time, the world I knew would disappear, and the world I was now trapped in became filled with countless appointments, surgeries, late night desperate internet searches, chemo, endless days of radiation and deep dark scary fears. I had friends and family and for the first two a husband, but I still felt all alone, and separate, trapped in a different world. During my first cancer 20 years ago, my main preoccupation was for the welfare of my young children. Someone told me about the Wellness Community, now the Cancer Support Community, and I felt a sense of relief when I enrolled my children into their support group. Knowing they were being emotionally cared for let me spend more time doing what I needed to do to fight the cancer. With my second cancer I attended Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/ Santa Barbara’s meditation and yoga classes. It felt good that I was taking care of myself, mentally and physically. ARTICLE JANNELLE GUILLOT

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“I cou ld pla i n ly see that these beauti f u l women, a lthough thei r i nd iv idua l stor ies were d i fferent, were r ight a longside me i n the sw i rl i ng snow a nd I was no longer a lone, a nd th is has made a l l the d i fference.”

This last one, this scary Stage IV diagnosis with a poor prognosis,

would think petty and trivial concerns. They offered valuable advice,

spun me around till I lost my footing and was swirling along in the

tips for dealing with the side effects of radiation and medications,

dense fierce dark snow globe storm. When I broke down over the

and a deep sense of community.

phone with a Kaiser social worker, she kindly reminded me of Cancer

It was some weeks ago, in the middle of one of our Zoom support

Support Community's support groups. I joined the advanced breast

group meetings, when I suddenly realized I was not all by myself

cancer Zoom group the very next week. I was desperate. At first,

in the stormy snow globe. I could plainly see that these beauti-

I held back, not wanting to share the depth of my dark fears and

ful women, although their individual stories were different, were

concerns, and just listened intently as the women shared. I eventu-

right alongside me in the swirling snow and I was no longer alone,

ally started to feel comfortable and began to share and was deeply

and this has made all the difference. I now feel I can face any-

validated and supported even when I shared what I thought others

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Creating Unique Liv ing Spaces: C Newland Desig ns & Timeless Custom Wi ndow Coveri n g s

Wood-like flooring and large format wall tiles bring an organic flair to this modern kitchen balanced by the bold greyblue colors of the island and shelves.

DECADES

manufacturer of window coverings. “We specialize

OF EXPERIENCE IN DESIGN, CANDICE

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in all the Hunter Douglas products—drapes, shut-

NEWLAND

ters and shades—and we also specialize in energy

CONSIDERS

HERSELF

“INTUITIVE DESIGNER” WHO WORKS WITH

efficiency, motorization and blackout.”

CLIENTS TO DESIGN AND FURNISH AN

Motorization is popular right now “because

ENTIRELY UNIQUE, ONE-OF-A-KIND HOME.

you can set timers for your window coverings so

“I'm able to identify the uniqueness of each

they open and close at different times of the day,”

client and I never do the same thing twice,”

she explains. “We live in an instant gratification

says Newland, who is the founder of C Newland

world these days—why not have easy access to

Designs and Timeless Custom Window Coverings.

these beautiful California views with different

“It's important that ‘cookie-cutter’ is left out

variations of light?”

of the equation of my design,” she says. “Each

With the Hunter Douglas PowerView® system,

person is unique in this world, and my job is to

you can move your shades according to sched-

make their space a version of their greatness. I

ules you set—day or night, whether you’re home

take on the responsibility to find the balance

or away. You can operate your shades with your

between inspiration and tranquility, which is truly

tablet or smartphone, and this system is also

the goal for the ultimate living space.”

compatible with smart-home systems for pre-

C Newland Designs is a full-service design

mium convenience.

company “and a Hunter Douglas dealer,” she

“I love to incorporate motorization in my

emphasizes. Hunter Douglas is the world's leading

designs,” she says. “If they don’t have motorization, they’re not getting the full usage of their windows. When they invest in motorization, they get the full spectrum of the advantage of window coverings.” Every single one of her clients receives oneon-one design consultation to ensure they get exactly what they’re looking for. “We have seasoned designers that come to your home to help match your surroundings, and you can pick from a wide variety of fabrics,” she says. “We do a free in-home consultation for that.” THE PROCESS There is always a motivating factor that moves the design in a specific direction, and “I start by

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giving clients choices and then based on their likes and dislikes, I learn very quickly how they resonate with specific aspects of design.” This allows clients to find “their truth of choice,” Newland continues. “The process of finding out Multipurpose motorized shades featuring dual-mode blackout and light-filtering shade options blend function and style in this swanky game room.

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The solid iron and glass door makes a strong statement, complementing the sleek marble entryway while allowing light to illuminate the room.

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The clean metallic lines of these motorized shades unify and balance the bold colors and angular patterns in this contemporary bathroom.

how my client really wants to express themselves through their home is especially important when they themselves may not know what they want.”

Traditional wood shutters pop amid the avant-garde textured green and copper balsa wood wallpaper.

Newland views her job as more of a passion that she enjoys nonstop. “I don’t go to ‘work’ every day—I create every day.

Looking back on Newland’s vocation, which started in childhood,

I have to create to feel passion. And I love sharing

it’s safe to say she was born with the talent to design. When she

my gift with my clients because it is a gift. I can ‘see’

was young, her mother took her to fabric stores, where Newland

it before it’s completed—I have the vision,” she says.

resonated with quality textures and felt awed by the range of colors.

“Sometimes people might not like my first vision. It’s

“I enjoyed it,” recalls Newland, adding that her mother taught her

like a TV remote—you can change the channel and

how to sew when she was 8. “When I learned how to sew, I found out

we’ll come up with another version. I adapt for clients,

I had a natural ability to make patterns from scratch.”

and I love that, too.”

This natural talent evolved into creating her own line of clothing,

Above all, “I try to create a space for people where

including “really cool” reversible tapestry jackets, which she started

they can find their tranquility—but also inspiration,” she

selling at a shop on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills at the young age of 25.

adds. “And now, with a lot of people spending more

“I love to create something from nothing,” she says. “I’ve always

time at home, if you can find that balance, you’re in

been attracted to fabrics, and I used to make custom draperies,

good shape.”

which evolved into the window coverings I’m doing today. I’ve always

C Newland offers full-service design and free

had a love for that. I still do the one-of-a-kind creations, but what’s

in-home consultations. For more information, visit

nice about being a Hunter Douglas dealer is that it allows me to do

CNewlandDesigns.com, call 800.287.2993 or email

other beautiful things that are custom made from Hunter Douglas.”

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Pier Under The Stars, on Saturday,

Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks

October 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. This

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event will feature a gathering of

The Four Seasons in 1962, Frankie

restaurants, breweries, and wineries

Valli & The Four Seasons perform at 8

all in support of the popular Ventura

p.m. The Four Seasons was inducted

Pier. Attendees must be over of the

into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in

Seaside Park, Ventura County

age of 21. PierIntoTheFuture.org/

1990. BAPACThousandOaks.com

Fairgrounds; 10 West Harbor

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The family-owned and operated 49th Annual Ventura Festival Harvest Original Art & Craft Show returns to Ventura County Fairgrounds from October 1-3 with the country’s most

2 BULLDOG 50K AND 25K TRAIL RUNS

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breast cancer research and projects.

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Pier Into The Future, a nonprofit organization formed in 1993 to preserve and maintain the Ventura Pier for future generations to enjoy, will host its ever-popular tasting event,

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9 SO CAL ETSY ARTISAN MARKET Thousand Oaks Mall,

350 W Hillcrest Drive

The SoCal Etsy Guild's So Cal Etsy

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FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS

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"BREAST CANCER PREVENTION, RISK FACTORS, AND GENETICS"

Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara

Dr. Bahadini and Dr. Shah discuss “Breast Cancer Prevention, Risk Factors, and Genetics,” 12 to 1 p.m. To register, email programs@cancersupportvvsb.org.

14 SENIOR CONCERNS VIRTUAL HOME TOUR Virtual on YouTube

This fundraising event, presented by Sotheby’s International Realty, features filmed tours of beauti-

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17 THOUSAND OAKS ROTARY STREET FAIR

Moorpark Road (between Hillcrest and Wilbur)

The Rotary Club of Thousand Oaks invites residents to come and celebrate the love and strength of the entire community at this annual event, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a variety of street fair food to enjoy at the event or eat at home, and do some early holiday shopping at more than 250 craft and household vendors. Event proceeds benefit those in the community who were severely affected by COVID-19. TOStreetFair.com

21 FBI EXHIBIT LUNCH AND TOUR

Ronald Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley

The Ronald Reagan Library's FBI Lunch and Tour takes place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and features guest speaker Daric Manser, an ex-FBI agent of the Bureau’s Los Angeles office. Guests can self-tour the "FBI: From Al Capone to Al Qaeda" exhibition. $66. ReaganFoundation.org

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PARTING THOUGHTS ARTICLE KIM PAGANO

A r e Yo u C o l l e c t i n g F r i e n d s & Building Community?

I HAVE A VISION OF REBUILDING THE WORLD AND INSPIRING

what organization you could help with your skills. Maybe volunteering

A NEW WAY OF THINKING AND RAISING MORE AWARENESS

is your thing—we need you! I’m sure you’ve heard me say this many

TOWARD LIVING ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE. This is a big

times before, but I truly believe that “many hands make little work.”

dream—too big to accomplish on my own, and that’s where my radio show, podcast and women’s group come in.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for warmheartedly welcoming me and my family into this community. I have so many beau-

I have the pleasure of really having a voice in this warm, beautiful

tiful memories and friends that enhance my life every day. I am truly

community. Regardless of all the political things we hear throughout

grateful for having a huge part in this community. If you see me or you’re

our country, there is still a closeness. Do you see and feel it? More

reading this, please take the time to say hello, and reach out to your neigh-

importantly, are you a part of it?

bors—we’re all here for only a little bit of precious borrowed time. Don’t

Some of you might be thinking, that’s just not me. As a functioning

live a “could have, would have” life. Today is the best part of your life; don’t

community, it truly takes a village. We all have gifts and purposes, so

leave any of it on the table. When you see a chance to spread your love by

please reach out because we need you and your gift. Do you have

opening a door or handing someone a plate at a restaurant or a cart at a

neighbors that are elderly, or a new mom, who might need a hand?

grocery store, take it! And don’t wait to call someone you have been think-

Or maybe you know someone who hasn’t chosen to be alone, and

ing of, because our time is so precious and limited. Pick up the phone!

you can invite them to join in. Please be the sunshine in someone else’s life. Raise your hands, friends. Life is too short to sit back and not have a voice and I’m here to share that your voice counts! Please take a moment to think about 62

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