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.
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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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.
LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation
Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit. Hosted by IMCW.
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.
SC Writes for Young Adults
Welcome back to SC Writes for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS), where we will deepen our writing and sharing in a safe and supportive environment.
Gentle PM Yoga
Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.
Knitting on the Couch
Trained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
Office Closed
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesOur office is closed from 11/23-11/24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
CANCELLED – Being Together Mindfulness
Specifically, mindfulness helps you access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. Join a slightly different guided meditation each week based in mindfulness.
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. Hosted by IMCW.
You’re Not Crazy: Cancer & Mental Health Workshop
This workshop provides information on the prevalence of mental and emotional health issues among cancer survivors, normalizes the experience, and offers tools and resources for coping.
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.
Healing Circle for Parents with Cancer
A peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed, in active treatment or in survivorship.
SC Writes for Young Adults
Welcome back to SC Writes for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS), where we will deepen our writing and sharing in a safe and supportive environment.
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.
LGBTQ+ Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group is designed for adults diagnosed with cancer who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
