<lst>Nutrition Classes, on Thursdays, Feb. 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-8 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help in losing weight easily and permanently. Informative classes help those who want to lose weight without dieting or pills. $15. Register with Hypnosis - Fairfax, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042 or e-mail hypnosis11@hmp.net.
Rediscovering Meaning — Writing to Wellness. Use literature, writing and discussion to manage and grow through the challenges of cancer. Thursday, Feb. 27, 9:45-11:15 a.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Register at 703-698-2841.
Ethical Issues in Cancer Genetic Testing. Addresses common concerns about genetic testing and cancer. Thursday, Feb. 27, 7:15-9 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E.
La Leche League of Burke will meet on Wednesday, March 1 at 9:30 a.m., at the Burke Presbyterian Church on Oak Leather Drive off Burke Center Parkway. The breastfeeding support group offers help and support to mothers who are currently breastfeeding a child or anyone who plans to breastfeed. Expectant and new mothers are encouraged to attend. The topic will be "The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties," but all questions and concerns will be addressed. The meeting is free and babies are welcome. For more information, contact Leslie at 703-256-2754 or Marisa at 703-323-7301.
The United Ostomy Association, Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, will host its monthly support group meeting on Sunday, March 2, in Conference rooms D-E-F, at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Social hour begins 1:30 p.m., with the program/meeting 2-3:30 p.m. Allison Mitchell, genetic counselor, is the featured speaker. She will discuss the role of genetics in colorectal cancers; how genetics relates to IBDs such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's Disease and other digestive diseases. All who are interested are welcome to attend. No admission fee. Free parking in the Blue garage. For more information, telephone 703-802-3457.
Qi Gong - Chinese Yoga. Gentle movement, deep breathing and meditation to improve health. Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 7:15-8:45 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Room 1E. Register at 703-698-2841.
Hypnosis Screening. Mondays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Make a New Year's resolution to lose weight or stop smoking? Come to an hypnosis screening and find out if hypnosis can help. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Girl Talk: A Safe Group for Girls, grades six to eight, presented by the Jewish Social Service Agency. Mondays, through March 3, 5-6 p.m., at 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. Call 703 204-9100, Ext. 11. $200, may be insurance reimbursable.
Smart Steps. Simultaneous sessions for adults and children ages 6-14 in stepfamilies, by the Jewish Social Service Agency. Mondays, March 3-10, 6-8 p.m., 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. 703-204-9100, ext. 11. $330 for the series.
The Epilepsy Foundation is sponsoring Healing through Music, Wednesday, March 5, 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Call 703-425-6660 for more information.
Catamenial Seizures presented by the director of the epilepsy center of Georgetown University Medical Center. Wednesday, March 12, 7-8 p.m. at the Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail. Sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. Call 703-425-6660 for more information.
ICAN of Northern Virginia (International Caesarean Awareness Network) will meet on the following dates at 7 p.m., at Inova HealthSource, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax: March 19, Apr. 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. For more information, visit www.icanofnova.org/ or call 703-237-6136.
Haven of Northern Virginia offers several free ongoing support groups. General Bereavement Support Group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets the first and third Wednesday of every month; the next meeting is Wednesday, March 19 from 7:30-9 p.m. The Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Group meets every first and third Thursday or second and fourth Tuesday; the next meeting is Thursday, March 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. The next Tuesday meeting is March 25, 7:30-9 p.m. The Suicide Survivors Bereavement Support Group for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide meets the first Tuesday of every month; the next meeting is April 1 from 7:30- 9 p.m. The grandparents bereavement support group meets the third Thursday of each month; the next meeting is March 20, 7:30-9 p.m. Contact 703-941-7000 for more information.
Good Grief for Children 5-12. Group activity and art therapy. Mondays, through March 24, 6-7 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Register at 703-208-5623.
Good Grief for Teens 13-18. Group activities and art therapy. Mondays, through March 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax, Suite 203, Room B. Register at 703-208-5623.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Braddock Supervisors Office, meeting room, 9002 Burke Lake Road (next to Kings Park Library). Next meeting Monday, March 24.