FORTITUDE: Community, Persistence, and Our Lives!
Join Renee for a hands-on, interactive art “workout,” designed to strengthen your tenacity and courage.
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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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.
Outside the Lines: Social Hour
DC, United StatesCatch up with one another as we reclaim art-making as a healing tool. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize.
Meditation and Mindfulness
DC, United StatesDeveloping mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Join for regular sessions to help you better understand your mind.
Knitting on the Couch
DC, United StatesTrained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
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.
2Unstoppable Virtual Workshop: Exercise is So Important!
DC, United StatesJoin 2Unstoppable's Michelle Stravitz and Ilana Gamerman in this virtual workshop to learn why exercise is one of the most important lifestyle choices you can make. Leave with knowledge, tools and resources to help you get moving and stay strong.
Sacred Geometry Fundraiser for Smith Center
All are welcome to explore yoga and art in a relaxed and non-critical way.
Pop-Up Book Club
Welcome to "Pop-Up Book Club," a community of book lovers diving into current and relevant book material. For our first session, we will read The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama.
Energy Balancing
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.
An Interactive Conversation: Tips for Managing Cancer-Related Financial Stress
Join Nancy Novack, PhD, for a discussion about the financial challenges that many experience when living with cancer.
Previvor Support Group
This group is for previvors who have an elevated predisposition for a cancer diagnosis or those who have tested positive to cancer genetic markers.
Being Together Mindfulness
Specifically, mindfulness helps you access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware. Join a slightly different guided meditation each week based in mindfulness.
Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español)
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.
Creating Your Own Yoga Practice: A Practical Guide
DC, United StatesJoin us for a series of three classes where you will learn to use yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditative practices to create meaningful and personalized practices that will benefit you in any situation.
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.
DC Young Adult Cancer Meet Up and Support Group
DC, United StatesThis monthly gathering is an opportunity to meet other young adult cancer survivors and their caregivers in their 20s, 30s and early 40s.
Nutrition Club
An opportunity for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and providers to learn about the role of nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment & survivorship.
Cancer Support Group
DC, United StatesOur cancer support group provides opportunity to explore your cancer experience in a safe group setting and to connect with others facing similar challenges.
Caregiver Support Group
DC, United StatesThis 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.
