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POSTPONED – Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer

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

This event has been postponed. Please check back to register for the new date. With Tina Lassiter Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer infuses collage art with the art of listening as participants are invited to share stories about their cancer journey and the path they are walking with a partner. Come create/“conversate”/listen in a mindful space; … Continue reading POSTPONED – Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer

Mindfulness & Meditation at GW Cancer Center

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

With Erin Price, LGSW Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in everyday life. Join us for regular sessions to help you better understand and transform your mind. All experience levels welcome to attend! Location: GW Cancer Center, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 1st Floor in the Katzen Board Room Erin's … Continue reading Mindfulness & Meditation at GW Cancer Center

Mind, BODY, Soul: Healing the Outside from Within

Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery 1632 U St NW, Washington, DC, United States

RSVP above in advance, or leave your email at the door for a chance to win 2 FREE TICKETS to the Healing Arts Series: A Movement Performance by Donne Lewis! Winner will be announced at the end of the night!! Mind | BODY | Soul Healing the Outside from Within A Group Exhibition Curated by … Continue reading Mind, BODY, Soul: Healing the Outside from Within

Sephora Brave Beauty Workshop

Sephora Capitol Hill 380 7th St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Registration for the October 8 class is now full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for this event, please email erin@smithcenter.org. in Partnership with Sephora Through this free, hands-on class for cancer patients and survivors, learn soothing skincare routines and make up tricks to help restore glow, and the appearance of … Continue reading Sephora Brave Beauty Workshop

Mind, BODY, Soul: Healing the Outside from Within – Curator & Artist Talk

Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery 1632 U St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Click here to visit the Joan Hisaoka Gallery website. Mind | BODY | Soul Healing the Outside from Within A Group Exhibition Curated by Lindsey Yancich and Meg Mowery October 1 - December 21, 2019 Curator & Artist Talk: Saturday, October 19, 1:00-3:00pm Join the artists and curators of Mind, BODY, Soul for a look … Continue reading Mind, BODY, Soul: Healing the Outside from Within – Curator & Artist Talk

Seeing Anew: A Photo Workshop

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

This event has been postponed until the Spring 2020 season. Please check back for new dates in the spring! Participants are expected to attend both classes, beginning on Saturday, October 26th. Please click here to register for this series. with Kay Chernush A 2-day photography immersion designed to help participants see with new eyes and … Continue reading Seeing Anew: A Photo Workshop

CANCELLED – Tribute to the Fall with Chef Gérard

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

This event has been cancelled. Please check back for future events featuring Chef Gérard at Smith Center. with Gérard Pangaud Learn how to prepare a balanced and healthful menu using seasonal ingredients and enjoy a meal prepared for you by 3-Michelin star Chef Gérard Pangaud. Menu items: Butternut and celeriac soup Cod with a marmalade … Continue reading CANCELLED – Tribute to the Fall with Chef Gérard

A Movement Performance by Donne Lewis

Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery 1632 U St NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Healing Arts Series Purchase tickets below. In Flow: A Moving Meditation by Donne Lewis Friday, November 15th at 7:30pm Meet three enchanting women who are powerful solo performers in their own rights - sand dancer Donne Lewis, aka the Wychdokta, interdisciplinary artist and healer Artis Moon (the Boundless Eclectic), and producer/singer/songwriter Tamara Wellons, all … Continue reading A Movement Performance by Donne Lewis

Quality of Life Workshop

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

with Priya Shamsundar, NP Please join us for an engaging presentation that reviews palliative care medicine as a medical specialty that improves quality of life and helps to relieve symptoms at home for people of any age, at any stage of an advanced illness, whether that illness is curable, chronic, or life limiting. The underlying … Continue reading Quality of Life Workshop

Healthier Holiday Desserts

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

This class is now full. Please call (202) 483-8600 for any inquiries. with Chef Kara Garrett A healthy diet doesn't mean you always have to skip the dessert! Join Chef Kara to explore wholesome and nutritious holiday desserts to enjoy without the guilt. Learn about sugar's impact on your body, how to make healthier sugar … Continue reading Healthier Holiday Desserts

Savor the Season with the Replenishing Foods of Winter

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

Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.

Self-Compassion for Getting Healthier

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

with Harpreet Gujral, DNP, FNP-BC We will discuss what self-compassion is and learn about it's 3 elements. We will learn practice tools to cultivate self-compassion for our own healing and for loving others. About Harpreet Gujral, DNP, FNP-BC Harpreet Gujral DNP, FNP-BC is both a clinician and healthcare administrator who brings three decades of experience … Continue reading Self-Compassion for Getting Healthier

Reiki 1 Certification: Part 1

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

with Sylvia Sturm and Connie Custer Anyone can learn and use Reiki. This gentle hands-on modality utilizes the power of universal life force energy to harmonize the energies of the body. It is a gift anyone can use daily to instill deep relaxation. When deeply relaxed, the body can begin to use its own inner … Continue reading Reiki 1 Certification: Part 1

Healthy Menu Planning and Meal Prep

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

This class is now full. Please check back at a later date for a similar program. with Chef Kara Garrett Start out the new year on a healthy note! Learn tips to make weekly meal planning easier and together we will prepare simple make-ahead and easy-to-reheat meals for the week. We will prepare 4 dishes … Continue reading Healthy Menu Planning and Meal Prep

Survivorship One Day Retreat: What’s Important Now?

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

with Erin Price, LGSW, and Samantha Evans PLEASE NOTE: This program is now full, however, if you would like to be added to the waitlist please complete the form below and we will let you know if space opens up.   This one day retreat is designed to empower cancer patients who have completed treatment … Continue reading Survivorship One Day Retreat: What’s Important Now?

Reiki 1 Certification: Part 2

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

with Sylvia Sturm and Connie Custer Anyone can learn and use Reiki. This gentle hands-on modality utilizes the power of universal life force energy to harmonize the energies of the body. It is a gift anyone can use daily to instill deep relaxation. When deeply relaxed, the body can begin to use its own inner … Continue reading Reiki 1 Certification: Part 2

A Conversation and Discussion of End-of-Life Experiences

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

with artist Leigh Davis Join us for a conversation and discussion with artist Leigh Davis focusing on ELEs (end-of-life experiences). ELEs are unusual experiences that typically occur around the time of a death and are experienced by a person who is dying or who has lost a loved one. These experiences can be interpreted as … Continue reading A Conversation and Discussion of End-of-Life Experiences

Caregiver Workshop: Self-Forgiveness and Guilt

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

with Erin Price, LGSW, and Samantha Evans A workshop for caregivers of a loved one at any stage of cancer treatment. We will incorporate writing and creativity to process the topics of self-forgiveness and guilt.   About Erin Price Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained … Continue reading Caregiver Workshop: Self-Forgiveness and Guilt