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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
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
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
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.
With 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
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
with 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join us for a four-session writing workshop, "Words & Healing: Writing Poetry and Prose About the Cancer Experience" with Stacie Marinelli.
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
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
In honor of what would have been Brendan's 30th birthday this year, tickets to the Celebration of the DC Young Adult Cancer Community are available in increments of $30. Please be as generous as you can.
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
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
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.
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