Outside the Lines
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOutside the Lines: A Creative Art Studio will help you reclaim art-making as a healing tool through guided creative projects.
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.
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Meditation and Mindfulness
Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Join for regular sessions to help you better understand your mind.
Knitting on the Couch
Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
A Year of Living Mindfully
This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members' lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way.
In-Person Energy Balancing
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesBring the subtle energies of your body back into balance with a half-hour of stress-reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance your well-being.
Energy Balancing
Bring the subtle energies of your body back into balance with a half-hour of stress-reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance your well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Cancer Recovery
Through the use of mind/body techniques, we will relate to the stress and anxiety in life differently in ways that allow for more creative solutions and possibilities.
Black Women with Breast Cancer Support Group
The virtual support group is for Black Women who have been diagnosed with any stage of Breast Cancer.
Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español)
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEn Smith Center, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer.
En Persona: Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español)
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesEn Smith Center, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer.
Healing Circle for Young Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer
A demand-driven, patient-led support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 - 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer in the DMV.
Painting for Life
By intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works that have the power to heal and awaken.
Painting for Life
By intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works that have the power to heal and awaken.
Painting in Community: Still Life and Floral Creations in Watercolor
Bring yourself and your favorite painting supplies. We will paint, listen to soothing music and share our creations.
Cancer Support Group
Our cancer support group provides opportunity to explore your cancer experience in a safe group setting and to connect with others facing similar challenges.
Caregiver Support Group
This group, led by a licensed psychologist, is designed to provide cancer caregivers with the opportunity to meet other caregivers, learn about useful tools for self-care, and explore ways to thrive in the caregiving role.
Loss of a Parent to Cancer Support Group
The loss of a parent from cancer brings with it many complex feelings. Sadness, anger, and regret are just a few of the feelings you may experience.
LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation
Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group
This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Leukemia or Lymphoma. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support.
Chair Yoga
Connect body and mind. You are invited to relax deeply as we move through a series of gentle seated and supported poses that promote self-care.
