Writing Outside the Lines
With our stories as a springboard, we will independently explore transforming our stories into written work in a variety of genres.
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Healing Circle for Young Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer
DC, United StatesA demand-driven, patient-led support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 - 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer in the DMV.
Mind Over Matter
Cancer survivors and caregivers: learn evidence-based mind-body strategies to help decrease feelings of anxiety and depression and increase a sense of well-being.
Knitting on the Couch
DC, United StatesTrained volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community.
Healing Circle for Metastatic Breast Cancer Thrivers 45+
This peer-led healing circle, for people who are 45+ living with Metastatic Breast Cancer, will provide a safe place to connect and share in 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.
Coping Through Comedy: Comedy Writing Workshop
DC, United StatesThis workshop provides a safe and creative environment for those touched by cancer to express themselves and find humor in the difficulties of 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.
POSTPONED – Coping with Financial Stress
Join Nancy Novack, PhD, for a discussion about the financial challenges that many experience when living with cancer.
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.
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.
DC Young Adult Cancer Survivors Hiking in the City
Roosevelt Island Theodore Roosevelt Island,, WashingtonJoin other young adult cancer survivors for a morning of hiking at Theodore Roosevelt Island.
2Unstoppable Barre
Join for a low impact, high-intensity and body strengthening workout! This workout is made for cancer survivors to build strength, agility,
and flexibility.
CANCELLED – Wake-Up Morning Stretch
This morning stretch yoga class combines gentle postures, including some extended holds, to awaken your mind, body & spirit and prepare you for your day.
Early Stage Cancer Caregiver Support Group
There are over 2.8 million cancer caregivers in the US, most of them caring for someone with early stage disease. Are you one of them? You are not alone.
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.
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.
