BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T160520Z CREATED:20260624T160515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T160520Z UID:10002321-1786127400-1786132800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Summer Social DESCRIPTION:Join Peterson Life with Cancer for dinner\, games\, and a night of social connection. No pressure\, no stress – just vibes. \n\n\n\nOpen to young adult cancer patients and survivors (18-39) and their plus ones. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome no matter where treatment was received. \n\n\n\nLocation: PLWC Living Room & Patio at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute (2nd Floor\, 8081 Innovation Park Drive\, Fairfax\, VA 22301) \n\n\n\nPlease register before August 3rd here: https://events.lifewithcancer.org/class/185147. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/young-adult-summer-social/ LOCATION:Inova Schar Cancer Institute\, 1632 U Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T191500 DTSTAMP:20260513T151608Z CREATED:20260513T150930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T151608Z UID:10001916-1782324000-1782328500@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:AYA Talks: LGBTQ+ Experiences in Cancer Care DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third installment of AYA Talks 2026\, a 4-part series made for Adolescents and Young Adults (15-39 years old) affected by cancer. In this session\, we will be joined by Susan Salek\, Movement and Meditation Facilitator from the Smith Center\, and Alex Courtin\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, in exploring support\, healing\, and community for LGBTQ+ cancer patients. Space will be provided to listen & learn\, followed by an experiential meditation. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please visit this link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Susan Salek\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Alex Courtin\, MA\, LPC\, ATR-BC\, ATCS\, CYT\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/aya-talks-lgbtq-experiences-in-cancer-care/ ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T173004Z CREATED:20260415T164130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T173004Z UID:10001239-1779796800-1779800400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Parents with Cancer - A Place for Healing DESCRIPTION:Parents with Cancer – A Place for Healing is a peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed\, in active treatment or in survivorship experiencing challenges with their role as a parent during their cancer journey. As this is a peer led support group\, the co-facilitators can best support parents who have children from 0-18 years old. \n\n\n\nThis group is not about giving advice (although facilitators will share resources after group and encourage this type of sharing outside of group). Instead it is about sharing our stories (the heart ache that comes from parenting with cancer) without judgment and listening with love. There will also be periodic in-person playdates for parents\, partners and their kids in the DMV. \n\n\n\nWhat Members Are Saying:\n\n\n\n“Crucial resource for parents — an invaluable source of connection.” \n\n\n\n“I’m reaching out today to share with you how helpful yesterday’s program was for me. It was the first time I had joined a support group specifically for parents. That topic alone was worth attending and what really impressed me was the format. I found so much value in the way that we held space for each other\, listened\, and used silence as part of the process. I look forward to attending again. I am so grateful to the Smith Center for providing this resource.” \n\n\n\n“I have been attending this healing circle as much as I can and it has brought me so much comfort and peace– and truly a sense of belonging and healing.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lauren Sauer\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Tracy Steffek\, MPA\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/parents-with-cancer-a-place-for-healing-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89384648753 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T130000 DTSTAMP:20260310T183439Z CREATED:20260310T183436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183439Z UID:10001163-1777377600-1777381200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Parents with Cancer - A Place for Healing DESCRIPTION:Parents with Cancer – A Place for Healing is a peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed\, in active treatment or in survivorship experiencing challenges with their role as a parent during their cancer journey. As this is a peer led support group\, the co-facilitators can best support parents who have children from 0-18 years old. \n\n\n\nThis group is not about giving advice (although facilitators will share resources after group and encourage this type of sharing outside of group). Instead it is about sharing our stories (the heart ache that comes from parenting with cancer) without judgment and listening with love. There will also be periodic in-person playdates for parents\, partners and their kids in the DMV. \n\n\n\nWhat Members Are Saying:\n\n\n\n“Crucial resource for parents — an invaluable source of connection.” \n\n\n\n“I’m reaching out today to share with you how helpful yesterday’s program was for me. It was the first time I had joined a support group specifically for parents. That topic alone was worth attending and what really impressed me was the format. I found so much value in the way that we held space for each other\, listened\, and used silence as part of the process. I look forward to attending again. I am so grateful to the Smith Center for providing this resource.” \n\n\n\n“I have been attending this healing circle as much as I can and it has brought me so much comfort and peace– and truly a sense of belonging and healing.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lauren Sauer\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Tracy Steffek\, MPA\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/parents-with-cancer-a-place-for-healing/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89384648753 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T193000 DTSTAMP:20260113T214210Z CREATED:20260113T213053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214210Z UID:10001092-1772991000-1772998200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Young Adults: Life After a Cancer Diagnosis - What Did I Expect? DESCRIPTION:Young adults\, 18-38 years\, in or beyond treatment are invited to join us to chat about life after a cancer diagnosis-expecting the unexpected! Professionals from the region’s leading AYA cancer support organizations will launch the conversation and share resources. \n\n\n\nI am not the same person I was before cancer.What does “normal” look like now?Friends and family don’t really understand.Why do I feel lonely?Is my life now defined by cancer? \n\n\n\nFollowing the program\, It’s time for a Mexican dinner buffet from Guapo’s\, mocktail mixing with a professional bartender\, and a group trivia night! Yes\, there will be prizes for the winning team! \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us for this free education event! \n\n\n\n*Complimentary dinner provided \n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\nProgram contact: Heather BurnesonHeather.Burneson@LLS.org | 914.364.3416BloodCancerUnited.org | 800.955.4572 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Program Director | Program Facilitator \, \n Erin Price\, MSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Jemma Stratton\, MSW\, LCSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Broschak\, LCSW\, LICSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Megan Cannone\, LCSW-C\, OSW-C\, OPN-CG\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Stephanie Stern\, LCSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/young-adults-life-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-what-did-i-expect/ LOCATION:W. Scott Funger House\, 10100 Laureate Way\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Young Adult Cancer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260209T212022Z CREATED:20260112T214827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T212022Z UID:10001082-1774353600-1774357200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Parents with Cancer - A Place for Healing DESCRIPTION:Parents with Cancer – A Place for Healing is a peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed\, in active treatment or in survivorship experiencing challenges with their role as a parent during their cancer journey. As this is a peer led support group\, the co-facilitators can best support parents who have children from 0-18 years old. \n\n\n\nThis group is not about giving advice (although facilitators will share resources after group and encourage this type of sharing outside of group). Instead it is about sharing our stories (the heart ache that comes from parenting with cancer) without judgment and listening with love. There will also be periodic in-person playdates for parents\, partners and their kids in the DMV. \n\n\n\nWhat Members Are Saying:\n\n\n\n“Crucial resource for parents — an invaluable source of connection.” \n\n\n\n“I’m reaching out today to share with you how helpful yesterday’s program was for me. It was the first time I had joined a support group specifically for parents. That topic alone was worth attending and what really impressed me was the format. I found so much value in the way that we held space for each other\, listened\, and used silence as part of the process. I look forward to attending again. I am so grateful to the Smith Center for providing this resource.” \n\n\n\n“I have been attending this healing circle as much as I can and it has brought me so much comfort and peace– and truly a sense of belonging and healing.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lauren Sauer\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Tracy Steffek\, MPA\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-parents-with-cancer-7/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89384648753 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T160000 DTSTAMP:20260210T174645Z CREATED:20251220T015337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T174645Z UID:10001044-1773239400-1773244800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Mind Over Matter DESCRIPTION:Learn tips and tools to handle the big feelings that are often present throughout a cancer journey. This 5-week class can help you deal with the fears\, worries\, and sadness that come up for many people. Please note that this class is an interactive\, small group series\, so please plan to attend and participate for all five sessions.Week 1: The Mind-Body ConnectionLearn about the connection between our thoughts\, feelings\, and body\, including relaxation strategies to combat cancer-related stress.Week 2: Our ValuesExplore how we can make choices aligned with what is most important to us.Week 3: ReframingLearn how to use our personal strengths to gain a new perspective on challenging situations.Week 4: Power of the PauseLearn how to intentionally stop and pause during times of stress.Week 5: Making a PlanCreate a plan for managing tough situations using all the new skills in your toolbox.NOTE: *Open to Cancer Patients/Survivors at any stage in their journey and Cancer Caregivers. Participants are encouraged to attend all 5 sessions to get the most out of the program. Before registering\, be sure that you can commit to attending at least 4 of the 5 sessions.Mind Over Matter will be held on 5 Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00pm ET on Zoom from 03/11 – 04/15 (No session on 04/01). Here are the session dates: \n\n\n\n-March 11\, 18 & 25 \n\n\n\n-April 8 & 15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Program Director | Program Facilitator \, \n Erin Price\, MSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Sara Field\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/mind-over-matter-2/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation,Educational Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89868325667 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260209T211650Z CREATED:20251219T201945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T211650Z UID:10001012-1771934400-1771938000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Parents with Cancer - A Place for Healing DESCRIPTION:Parents with Cancer – A Place for Healing is a peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed\, in active treatment or in survivorship experiencing challenges with their role as a parent during their cancer journey. As this is a peer led support group\, the co-facilitators can best support parents who have children from 0-18 years old. \n\n\n\nThis group is not about giving advice (although facilitators will share resources after group and encourage this type of sharing outside of group). Instead it is about sharing our stories (the heart ache that comes from parenting with cancer) without judgment and listening with love. There will also be periodic in-person playdates for parents\, partners and their kids in the DMV. \n\n\n\nWhat Members Are Saying:\n\n\n\n“Crucial resource for parents — an invaluable source of connection.” \n\n\n\n“I’m reaching out today to share with you how helpful yesterday’s program was for me. It was the first time I had joined a support group specifically for parents. That topic alone was worth attending and what really impressed me was the format. I found so much value in the way that we held space for each other\, listened\, and used silence as part of the process. I look forward to attending again. I am so grateful to the Smith Center for providing this resource.” \n\n\n\n“I have been attending this healing circle as much as I can and it has brought me so much comfort and peace– and truly a sense of belonging and healing.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lauren Sauer\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Tracy Steffek\, MPA\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-parents-with-cancer-6/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89384648753 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR