If you have a problem accessing our program calendar, please email programs@smithcenter.org. We will be happy to talk about our program offerings and assist you with registration.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Julia Rowland, Ph.D. Does harnessing procrastination to promote change sound like a paradox? It turns out that we procrastinate for a reason, possibly one that is deeply rooted in our emotions. Come explore what keeps us from reaching our goals and learn more about yourself along the way. About Julia H. Rowland, Ph.D. Dr. … Continue reading Behavior Change: Harnessing the Power of Procrastination
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Lady Nwadike Movement, expression, imagery and creativity can facilitate wellness. This class will practice techniques to help deal with tension, enhance relaxation, and cope with medical procedures and physical limitations. All levels welcome. Suggested Donation: $15 Our programs are open to the community, and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. … Continue reading Healing through Dance
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Kiersten Gallagher, RYT-200 Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy in our gentle yoga classes. Learn various yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation to help reduce stress, as well as balance mind, body, and spirit. Our classes are specifically designed for adults facing stress, cancer, or other illness … Continue reading Gentle Blend Yoga
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
This event has been postponed. Please check back to register for the new date. With Tina Lassiter Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer infuses collage art with the art of listening as participants are invited to share stories about their cancer journey and the path they are walking with a partner. Come create/“conversate”/listen in a mindful space; … Continue reading POSTPONED – Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
With Erin Price, LGSW Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in everyday life. Join us for regular sessions to help you better understand and transform your mind. All experience levels welcome to attend! Location: GW Cancer Center, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 1st Floor in the Katzen Board Room Erin's … Continue reading Mindfulness & Meditation at GW Cancer Center
Sephora Capitol Hill
380 7th St SE, Washington, DC, United States
Registration for the October 8 class is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for this event, please email erin@smithcenter.org. in Partnership with Sephora Through this free, hands-on class for cancer patients and survivors, learn soothing skincare routines and make up tricks to help restore glow, and the appearance of … Continue reading Sephora Brave Beauty Workshop
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
This event has been cancelled. Please check back for future events featuring Chef Gérard at Smith Center. with Gérard Pangaud Learn how to prepare a balanced and healthful menu using seasonal ingredients and enjoy a meal prepared for you by 3-Michelin star Chef Gérard Pangaud. Menu items: Butternut and celeriac soup Cod with a marmalade … Continue reading CANCELLED – Tribute to the Fall with Chef Gérard
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Priya Shamsundar, NP Please join us for an engaging presentation that reviews palliative care medicine as a medical specialty that improves quality of life and helps to relieve symptoms at home for people of any age, at any stage of an advanced illness, whether that illness is curable, chronic, or life limiting. The underlying … Continue reading Quality of Life Workshop
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
This class is now full. Please call (202) 483-8600 for any inquiries. with Chef Kara Garrett A healthy diet doesn't mean you always have to skip the dessert! Join Chef Kara to explore wholesome and nutritious holiday desserts to enjoy without the guilt. Learn about sugar's impact on your body, how to make healthier sugar … Continue reading Healthier Holiday Desserts
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Harpreet Gujral, DNP, FNP-BC We will discuss what self-compassion is and learn about it's 3 elements. We will learn practice tools to cultivate self-compassion for our own healing and for loving others. About Harpreet Gujral, DNP, FNP-BC Harpreet Gujral DNP, FNP-BC is both a clinician and healthcare administrator who brings three decades of experience … Continue reading Self-Compassion for Getting Healthier
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Erin Price, LGSW, and Samantha Evans PLEASE NOTE: This program is now full, however, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please complete the form below and we will let you know if space opens up. This one day retreat is designed to empower cancer patients who have completed treatment … Continue reading Survivorship One Day Retreat: What’s Important Now?
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with artist Leigh Davis Join us for a conversation and discussion with artist Leigh Davis focusing on ELEs (end-of-life experiences). ELEs are unusual experiences that typically occur around the time of a death and are experienced by a person who is dying or who has lost a loved one. These experiences can be interpreted as … Continue reading A Conversation and Discussion of End-of-Life Experiences
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Erin Price, LGSW, and Samantha Evans A workshop for caregivers of a loved one at any stage of cancer treatment. We will incorporate writing and creativity to process the topics of self-forgiveness and guilt. About Erin Price Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained … Continue reading Caregiver Workshop: Self-Forgiveness and Guilt
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Johnathan Gilbert, L.Ac., NCCAOM Nearly two thousand years ago a series of Chinese medical classics were written with the idea of not only treating illness but also exploring our place and meaning in the world. In this lecture Jonathan Gilbert will be looking at a few of these ideas and images and explain how … Continue reading Traditional Chinese Medicine: Nature and Imagery
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
with Danielle Ferris, MS, OTR/L, CLT 45-minute Group Exercise class. Pump It Up PINK! Features a full body workout set to upbeat music. Using The Strength ABC program, based on the PAL Trial, participants will participate in progressive weightlifting through a series of core, upper body and lower body exercises using light weights. Exercises involve … Continue reading Lift and Learn About Lymphedema
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register here to receive the Zoom link to participate. with Michelle Stravitz and Ilana Gamerman Exercise is so important, especially if you’ve had a cancer diagnosis! Michelle Stravitz and Ilana Gamerman of 2Unstoppable will present the research and share practical guidance, tips, and resources to help … Continue reading ONLINE – Movement and Exercise After a Cancer Diagnosis
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, you must register here or by emailing carla@smithcenter.org with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, Chef Learn ways to make your body inhospitable to cancer by exploring 7 Healing Practices: Eating Well Moving More Sleeping Well Managing Stress Sharing Love … Continue reading Healing Practices for Creating a Body that Cancer Doesn’t Like
