SC Writes for Young Adults
Welcome back to SC Writes for Young Adult Cancer Survivors (YACS), where we will deepen our writing and sharing in a safe and supportive environment.
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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Breast Cancer Support Group
DC, United StatesThis monthly virtual group is for Stage 1 - 3 Breast Cancer patients and survivors and is open to those newly diagnosed, in treatment, or in survivorship.
Gentle PM Yoga
DC, United StatesEnjoy a greater sense of well-being and enhanced energy through yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation.
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.
Qigong
DC, United StatesAn all levels introduction to the practice of Qigong including discussion, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation.
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.
Radical Self Care – Mind Body Awareness Program
Radical Self-Care is both a wellness/mindfulness campaign and curriculum that calls for intra-personal development and transformation. It provides holistic tools, applications, and methods for self-care, mind-body awareness, mental/emotional preservation, and physical conditioning.
House Calls with Kiersten
House Calls with Kiersten offers an opportunity for our program participants to check-in and chat monthly with Kiersten on Zoom or by phone.
Radical Writing Space
Join us for inspiring writing prompts and time to write and share your experience of putting your most radical emotions, feelings, and experiences on paper.
CANCELED – 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.
Stitched Together
Gathering in community as many have done for centuries, share ideas for using needle and thread to bring joy and creativity to our everyday lives.
2Unstoppable Virtual Zumba
DC, United StatesZumba class brings people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high intensity moves for a dance fitness party.
Healing Circle for Moms with Cancer
DC, United StatesThis ongoing healing circle will focus on the unique needs of mothers, with children of any age, who are living with cancer.
LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation
Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC P.O. Box 3, Cabin John, Maryland, United StatesCome together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit. Hosted by IMCW.
2Unstoppable Zumba Gold
DC, United StatesClass introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to feel empowered and strong.
Chair Yoga
DC, United StatesConnect 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.
