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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Facing Fatigue: Coping with Cancer-Related and Chronic Fatigue
This 6-week group provides a space for those living with fatigue. Leave with strategies and coping tools to help manage it.
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.
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.
Knitting on the Couch
DC, United StatesTrained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
LGBTQ+ Cancer Support Group
DC, United StatesThis monthly support group is designed for adults diagnosed with cancer who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
CANCELLED – Qigong
An all levels introduction to the practice of Qigong including discussion, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation.
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States
Sense of Tumor: Cancer Comedy Showcase Sense of Tumor is a cancer comedy showcase and fundraiser. The show features incredible local comedians who are cancer survivors or sharing personal cancer stories. … Continue reading
In-Person 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.
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.
Simply M The Movement
Dance and music can heal your mind, body and soul. This is a 1 hour dance class set to a carefully curated musical playlist that will inspire and elevate
A Healing Circle – Support Group for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer
We are a group of gay men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who are recovering from treatment that offer support to each other.
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.
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.
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.
CANCELLED – Healing Circle for Parents with Cancer Playdate
Turkey Thicket Recreation Center 1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Healing Circle for Parents with Cancer will have two meet ups this summer at playgrounds/splash parks in DC. It will be an opportunity for the adults to talk while the kids have fun on the playground/splash park.
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.
Sustainable Journaling
Create a sustainable and fulfilling journaling practice. Learn the benefits, adaptations and a range of diverse strategies to best suit your needs.
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.
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.
