The Mindful Cancer Journey
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.
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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Nutrition Club
An opportunity for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and providers to learn about the role of nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment & survivorship.
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.
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.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis monthly support group, in partnership with the GW Cancer Center, is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Prostate cancer.
Give Your Voice Life After Death: An Ethical Will Writing Workshop
This three-part workshop series aspires to create a safe space for you to gain confidence in your ability to share your values with loved ones in meaningful ways.
Move Your Lymph
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesIf stress, surgery or cancer treatment have created swelling in your body, this class is for you. Join and move your lymph!
Gentle PM Yoga
Enjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.
Survivorship Support Group
This group is for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication.
Loss of a Loved One to Cancer Support Group
This monthly support group, facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker, is for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer.
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.
Healing Circle for Metastatic Breast Cancer Thrivers 45+
This peer-led healing circle, for people who are 45+ living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, will provide a safe place to connect and share in community.
DC Young Adult Cancer Meet Up and Support Group
This monthly gathering is an opportunity to meet other young adult cancer survivors and their caregivers in their 20s, 30s and early 40s.
Qigong
An all levels introduction to the practice of Qigong including discussion, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation.
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.
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.
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.
