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Gentle PM Yoga

Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.

Previvor Support Group

This group is for previvors who have an elevated predisposition for a cancer diagnosis or those who have tested positive to cancer genetic markers.

Knitting on the Couch

Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.

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.

CANCELLED – Sunset Gentle Hatha Yoga

Start getting ready for the weekend (or end your day ...) by practicing some gentle hatha yoga to explore letting go of what no longer serves you.

Simply M The Movement

Dance and music can heal your mind, body and soul.  This is a 1 hour dance class set to a carefully curated musical playlist that will inspire and elevate

Spiritual Companioning

Regardless of your personal beliefs or faith system, working with a spiritual companion offers you an opportunity to reflect with another on what is going on for you spiritually, and explore how to integrate your cancer experience with your personal beliefs.

Spiritual Companioning

Regardless of your personal beliefs or faith system, working with a spiritual companion offers you an opportunity to reflect with another on what is going on for you spiritually, and explore how to integrate your cancer experience with your personal beliefs.

Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español)

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

En Smith Center, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer.

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.

Dance Party

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Dance Party is hosted by DJ Dimepiece, a professional DJ in LA, California who will help you groove in your own home with a unique playlist each month.

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.

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group

This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gynecologic cancers and their caregivers.

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.