Haiku Reflection & Practice
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for "Healing with Contradiction Dance," a moving dialogues workshop with Contradiction Dance and Kelly King.
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Healing Studio Series: Standing Like a Tree Opening Reception
Please join The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery for the 4th Annual Healing Studio Series: Standing Like a Tree Two Moms, Two Cancers, One Family Photography and Sculpture by Thea Breite June 20th - September 7th Opening Reception Saturday, June 22nd 4:00pm - 7:00pm For more information click the following link here.
Medical Cannabis for Oncology Patients – Hype or Valid Integrative Tool
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Dr. Mikhail Kogan, MD, Deidre Orceyre, ND MSOM Lac, and Paula Querido Kahn Cannabis is becoming more widely available as a medicine in the United States as well as throughout the world. Although its medicinal use dates back thousands of years, health care providers trained in modern times during cannabis prohibition and stigmatization have very … Continue reading Medical Cannabis for Oncology Patients – Hype or Valid Integrative Tool
Chinese Energetic Medicine for Oncology Support
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Andrei Stoica Medical Qigong is widely used in China for Oncology support and is very helpful for helping the body through any type of cancer as well as maintain physical and emotional health through cancer treatment. Qigong when it is done in a medical setting can work as a medical intuitive reading to get … Continue reading Chinese Energetic Medicine for Oncology Support
Good Vibrations Tibetan Sound
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesGood Vibrations Tibetan Sound With Jameson Freeman founder of FABUM Inc. & Robert Lee, sound frequency specialist at Human Activation The ‘moment-making’ non-profit FABUM presents a Sound Bath with Crystal Ashram for an enchanting evening of restoration and inspiration. Come enjoy this uniquely designed sound and meditation program, as we allow the ancient frequencies of … Continue reading Good Vibrations Tibetan Sound
Demystifying Plant-Based Protein
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesDemystifying Plant-Based Protein with Chef Kara Garrett A good cancer-fighting diet utilizes plant-based protein sources, but it can often be confusing to know how to integrate them into your meals. Join Chef Kara to sample a variety of protein sources, such as tofu, tempeh, seitan and beans, learn preparation tips, and participate in a simple … Continue reading Demystifying Plant-Based Protein
Medical Qigong
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesMedical Qigong with Kevin Mutchler Join Kevin bi-monthly on Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm! This is an all levels introduction to the practice of Medical Qigong. You will learn about the human energy system or subtle body through lecture, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation. Upcoming sessions: July 22 Medical Qigong is widely used in … Continue reading Medical Qigong
Yoga, Tai-Chi & Qigong in Integrative Cancer Care
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Yael Flusberg and Kevin Mutschler Learn more about the benefits of incorporating yoga, tai-chi & qigong for cancer and related side-effects. About Yael Flusberg, C-IAYT, ERYT500 & Kevin Mutschler, L.Ac Yael Flusberg first came to yoga hoping she could get rid of stuff, namely the ways life’s stresses and traumas had become painfully embodied. … Continue reading Yoga, Tai-Chi & Qigong in Integrative Cancer Care
Behavior Change: Harnessing the Power of Procrastination
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Julia Rowland, Ph.D. Does harnessing procrastination to promote change sound like a paradox? It turns out that we procrastinate for a reason, possibly one that is deeply rooted in our emotions. Come explore what keeps us from reaching our goals and learn more about yourself along the way. About Julia H. Rowland, Ph.D. Dr. … Continue reading Behavior Change: Harnessing the Power of Procrastination
Healing through Dance
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Lady Nwadike Movement, expression, imagery and creativity can facilitate wellness. This class will practice techniques to help deal with tension, enhance relaxation, and cope with medical procedures and physical limitations. All levels welcome. Suggested Donation: $15 Our programs are open to the community, and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. … Continue reading Healing through Dance
Gentle Blend Yoga
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWith Kiersten Gallagher, RYT 200 Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy in our gentle yoga classes. Learn various yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation to help reduce stress, as well as balance mind, body, and spirit. Our classes are specifically designed for adults facing stress, cancer, or other … Continue reading Gentle Blend Yoga
Getting Out of Your Head
With Varahi Kelsang, MD, MA, MS In this workshop we will explore and enjoy what our own body is expressing and creating through movement and dance. When we ground ourselves in our bodies we become present to our moment to moment experiences. Through the poetry or our movement we are sharing our story and feelings. … Continue reading Getting Out of Your Head
Poets in Residence
With Ravenna Raven and Jenny Hegland Poets Ravenna Raven and Jenny Hegland will be on site from 1 - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th writing custom poems for anyone who's interested in talking with them. Conversations typically last 5-15 minutes. Poems are then composed, typewritten, and given to each individual who participates.” More about … Continue reading Poets in Residence
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Mindfulness & Meditation in Integrative Cancer Care
with Cheryl Hughes, LICSW, OSW-C Learn more about the benefits of mindfulness and mediation for cancer and cancer related side-effects. More about Cheryl Hughes Cheryl Ann Hughes, LICSW creates a safe and supportive environment from which individuals can define their goals, as well as the means by which they can be achieved. Cheryl tailors each … Continue reading Mindfulness & Meditation in Integrative Cancer Care
Cooking up a Summer Survivorship Celebration
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesExplore 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.
SoulCollage® and the Road Ahead
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesWith Theresa Walker Tuesday, August 27th Would you like to go on an adventure? It's called SoulCollage® and the Road Ahead. Its purpose? To nurture, explore, discover, and direct our life energies...to enjoy community and creativity and to see messages from our inner selves...our hearts and souls. No artistic experience is needed for this activity, … Continue reading SoulCollage® and the Road Ahead
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Naturopathic & Integrative Cancer Care
with Deirdre Orceyre, ND, MSOM, LAc Join Dr. Deirdre Orceyre at the Smith Center for this interactive presentation and discussion. Dr. Orceyre will share her expertise based on her experience working with cancer patients during their use of conventional therapies combined with complementary and "alternative" therapies. Dr. Orceyre will present information about adjunctive therapies such … Continue reading Naturopathic & Integrative Cancer Care
Gentle Blend Yoga
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United Stateswith Kiersten Gallagher, RYT-200 Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy in our gentle yoga classes. Learn various yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation to help reduce stress, as well as balance mind, body, and spirit. Our classes are specifically designed for adults facing stress, cancer, or other illness … Continue reading Gentle Blend Yoga
POSTPONED – Collaging, Co-Listening & Cancer
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis 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 StatesWith 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
