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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.

Blends for the Body

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

Dive into the restorative benefits of essential oils. Craft body oil and scrub blends uniquely tailored to your essence. Family Friendly Program!

Cultivating Hope (2)

We will engage meditation, movement, visualization and sharing our stories as ways to help us embrace hope and optimism.

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.

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.

Pop-Up Book Club

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

Welcome to "Pop-Up Book Club," a community of book lovers diving into current and relevant book material.

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.

Building a Healing Kitchen and Pantry

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

We will review essential items that you can keep in your pantry, fridge, and freezer to create delicious, balanced meals.

Gentle PM Yoga

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

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.

Grieving Together: A 6-Week Series

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.

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.

In-Person Energy Balancing

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

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.

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.

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.