Tools for Living Authentically with Cancer
As a 2-time survivor and daughter of a 4-time survivor, cancer has been a part of my life for decades. I hope to share ways we have coped, dealt and healed.
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Cooking with Soy: The Basics of Tofu, Tempeh and Miso
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesChef Kara will share the most recent studies and guidance regarding the use of soy products as part of a cancer-fighting diet to promote health.
Insightful Collage Watercolor Workshop
Learn basic watercolor techniques and explore ideas behind colors, shapes, and textures. We will create a meaningful collage through a fun creative process.
Joint Freeing Series: An Everyday Practice
This class will teach you how to do the joint freeing series, which can help you gain and maintain mobility, strength and flexibility in the joints.
Healing in the Kitchen with Laura: Picnic Time!
Are you ready for Healing in the Kitchen with Chef Laura? We'll put a twist on a few Thanksgiving favorites. Collect menu ideas for days and days!
Seeing with the Heart
We will select an image of our own and write a 5-line cinquain poem. The poem is meant to "express the heart of an experience in just a few words."
Your Body’s Story
Body image can shift in cancer patients during treatment & survivorship. Come explore your relationship with your body in the past, present & future.
Through My Eyes: A Photovoice Experience
Photovoice involves the use of photography to visually represent and narrate everyday experiences. It can generate new insights into our social realities.
How to Support Your Pelvic Floor
Learn to better manage problems with your pelvic floor that can lead to urinary leaking, difficulty going to the bathroom, and pain with intimacy.
Your Body’s Story
Body image can shift in cancer patients during treatment & survivorship. Come explore your relationship with your body in the past, present & future.
Through My Eyes: A Photovoice Experience
Photovoice involves the use of photography to visually represent and narrate everyday experiences. It can generate new insights into our social realities.
Experiencing Awe Workshop
Two-part writing and reflection group program series: tap into the powerful healing effects experiencing awe for wellbeing.
GRATITUDE: Love, Appreciation and Our Lives!
Join Renee for a timely, interactive healing arts “workout,” designed to strengthen your gratitude as we also examine the virtues of love and appreciation.
Mandalas for Managing Stress and Increasing Wellbeing
We will use mandala imagery, writing, and meditative practice to bring creativity, healing, and an increased sense of grounding and balance into our lives.
Experiencing Awe Workshop
Two-part writing and reflection group program series: tap into the powerful healing effects experiencing awe for wellbeing.
Your Body’s Story
Body image can shift in cancer patients during treatment & survivorship. Come explore your relationship with your body in the past, present & future.
Your Body’s Story
Body image can shift in cancer patients during treatment & survivorship. Come explore your relationship with your body in the past, present & future.
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Survivors
Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy aims to teach cancer survivors how to focus on creating, experiencing & keeping a sense of meaning in life.
Grieving Together with Healing Circles Global
If you have lost a loved one, this is an opportunity to share what is on your heart and mind right now, to listen and be listened to deeply and generously.
Mind Over Matter
Cancer survivors & caregivers: learn evidence-based mind-body strategies to help decrease feelings of anxiety and depression and increase a sense of well-being.
