Classes and Events

Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s are members of Spirit of Women, an elite coalition of American hospitals and health care providers that ascribe to high standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach. Spirit of Women Hospitals touch the lives of millions of women each year through the presentation of educational events, consumer membership programs, annual conferences, marketing communications and grassroots efforts to improve the health and well-being of women everywhere. Spirit of Women enables participating hospitals to focus on community needs while providing the strength of national support. Sacred Heart Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital are the exclusive providers of Spirit of Women in northwest Wisconsin.

Walking for Health. It's cheap. It's easy. And, it's good for you. So take a walk. The President's Council on Physical Fitness calls walking the most popular form of exercise. It may not get the attention of other physical activities but when it comes to sheer numbers, walking tops the list.

This group offers regular, free, open lectures to the public. Programs are designed for women who have had breast cancer, their families and friends, or for anyone with an interest in breast cancer. The group features speakers from a variety of disciplines providing women with support, information and resources. Click here for the 2012 Breast Cancer Support Group Schedule.

If you are in the midst of divorce or are in the process of recovering from divorce, The Healing Place is offering a six-week program for those experiencing divorce utilizing Alan Wolfelt’s book: Transcending Divorce. Wolfelt uses 10 touchstones/benchmarks on the journey through divorce that help one connect with a renewed sense of purpose and meaning.

The death of a spouse or life partner is difficult to handle. If you are struggling to cope with the loss of your loved one and are worried about facing the future without your partner, you are encouraged to attend a Six Week Spouse Loss Support Group at The Healing Place: A Center for Life’s Journeys – Sacred Heart Hospital’s grief support and holistic healing center, for assistance, guidance and comfort. The group will meet for six consecutive Thursday evenings, April 7 to May 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Healing Place, 1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire.

Unwind. Take control of your stress. Start enjoying life. Learn to reduce your stress, enjoy greater energy, decrease your pain and increase your ability to relax in our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. 

CLIMB stands for Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery. This six-week program, geared toward children ages 5 to 12 years old, gives emotional support to kids who have a parent or loved one diagnosed with cancer. This is a Marshfield Clinic Program.

This course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of AED on adult and children, and relief of foreign body airway obstruction in responsive and unresponsive victims. 

This group is for cancer patients, their families, friends and anyone else whose life has been touched by cancer. Co-facilitated by Rosemary Ludwig, Oncology Certified Registered Nurse and Gerry Martinez, Cancer Center Counselor.

This class is taught by a veterinarian and is designed to help you, your newborn, and your pet live together in harmony. Many concerns will be addressed on how dogs and cats react to a new baby in the house. Learn valuable tips to prepare your pets.
Call Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital at (715) 835-0112 to register.

This class is held for children who are expecting a baby brother or sister. The class is designed to help prepare 3 to 10 year olds for the changes that will be occurring in their family. Children are asked to bring a doll or teddy bear and be accompanied by an adult. Children will tour Maternity Department, practice diapering, burping and holding a baby. A slide and video presentation is also included.

This class is an in-depth look at the art of breastfeeding for those who are planning to breastfeed their new baby or are still undecided. The class is taught by lactation consultants. You are encouraged to have the expectant father and/or other support persons attend with you. 

This one-day class covers the same content as the childbirth series above.  Class size is limited.

This four-week series is designed to prepare first-time parents for labor and delivery as well as bringing your new baby home.

Enjoy knitting or crocheting? Join The Healing Place’s Comfort Shawl group. This group creates shawls to be given to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Bring your needles and enthusiasm! You don’t need to have experienced the loss of a loved one in order to join this group.
3^rd Thursdays at 10 am

These groups are open to anyone who has lost a spouse.  Pre-registration is not required.
2nd and 4th Thursday Mornings from 10:30 am – 12Noon, Free
1st and 3rd Thursday Evenings from 6:30 pm – 8 pm, Free

This on-going group is offered for those who have lost a loved one through suicide.
Call for date and time

On-going group offered for parents who have lost a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death.
2nd Thursdays, 7 pm – 8:30 pm, The Healing Place, Free

This on-going group is open for parents who have lost a child. 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm, The Healing Place, Free