This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Sara Field, LICSW, OSW-C
This group is designed for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication (such as hormonal therapy). Cancer can be emotionally and physically draining — many times we aren’t able to fully process the experience until after treatment is over and we are trying to get back to our “normal” lives. The struggle and expectation to find “normal” again can also be an overwhelming process. This group is a space where you can talk openly about these issues and process the trauma of cancer with other survivors.
The Survivorship Support Group will meet Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00-8:00pm EST.
About Sara Field, LICSW, OSW-C
Sara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC and holds an Oncology Social Work certification. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at the Catholic University of America in DC and has worked in oncology for over 6 years. Sara currently serves as the Clinical Social Worker and Patient Experience Supervisor at the Ourisman Breast Center at MedStar Georgetown and previously worked at the Lombardi Cancer Center and GW Cancer Center. Sara has a strong interest in the intersection of emotional and physical health and a particular passion for supporting parents with cancer and their kids.
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Lauren Powell, RDN, LDN, GW Cancer Center
Nutrition Club is a chance for patients, survivors, caregivers and providers to get together to discuss nutrition topics and learn more about how nutrition can play a role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. It is hosted and offered in partnership with GW Cancer Center.
Nutrition Club will be hosted Monthly on the 1st Monday from 12-1pm ET.
About Lauren Powell, RDN, LDN
Lauren Powell (RDN, LDN) is a registered dietitian working in the DC area. She has served in many settings including food services, long-term care, rehab facilities, post-surgical, and intensive care units. While working at George Washington University Hospital she found her passion for Oncology Nutrition. She now works as the Dietitian for the GW Cancer Center helping to support the nutrition needs of those undergoing treatment and survivors.
Please Note: At this time, the program is full. To be added to the waitlist and be notified if any spots become available, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org.
A Day of Renewal: Grounding after Cancer
Saturday, February 8 from 9:45am to 4pm
with Kiersten Gallagher, Erin Price, Kara Garrett, and Olivia Gonyea
Registration fee: $50
(If cost is a barrier to your participation, please email programs@smithcenter.org to discuss reduced fee options).
A Day of Renewal: Grounding after Cancer is a one-day retreat designed to help cancer patients & survivors reconnect with themselves and restore balance. Through mindfulness practices, yoga nidra, radical writing, and connection to other survivors, you will tap into inner strength and discover ways to ground and center yourself after a cancer diagnosis. This retreat offers a safe, supportive space for reflection and processing, allowing you to feel empowered as you move forward in your healing process. Whether seeking emotional release, physical relaxation, or connection to a community, we will offer you tools and space for renewal and growth. A healthy, nourishing lunch is included as part of your registration fee. Space is limited!
- Pre-retreat Connection Circle (VIRTUAL on Zoom): Thursday, February 6, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- One-Day Retreat (IN-PERSON at Smith Center): Saturday, February 8, 9:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Post-retreat Connection Circle (VIRTUAL on Zoom): Tuesday, February 18, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Please note that all participants that register for this One-Day Retreat are required to attend a 2-hour pre-retreat Connection Circle on Thursday, February 6, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. AND a post-retreat Closing Circle on Tuesday, February 18, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. See below for agendas for each day.
PROGRAM AGENDA
Pre-retreat Connection Circle Agenda (Thurs, Feb 6, 4:30p – 6:30 p.m. on ZOOM)
- Welcome & Meditation
- Agreements
- Share Your Story
- Closing
One Day Retreat Agenda (Sat, Feb 8, 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. IN PERSON)
- Welcome Circle
- Yoga Nidra & Meditation
- Lunch and Nutrition Q&A
- Radical Writing
- Closing Circle
Post-retreat Connection Circle Agenda (Tues, Feb 18, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. on ZOOM)
- Welcome & Meditation
- Agreements
- Reflections & Moving Forward
- Closing
This program is being offered over Zoom.
Hosted in partnership with Hope Connections
with Mara Levy MSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, SEP
After a cancer diagnosis, our relationship with our body changes. Unlike contagious illnesses or injuries, cancer develops inside our bodies. It can be hard to trust our body after what can feel like a profound betrayal. Let’s talk about how to repair our relationship with our bodies, learn to be friends with our bodies again, and rebuilding a sense of safety in our own bodies.
About Mara Levy MSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, SEP
Mara Levy MSOT, OTR/L, CLT-LANA, SEP is a certified lymphatic therapist and somatic experiencing practitioner, and blends these areas to provide body-based mental health care and trauma-informed bodywork. They’ve been working with cancer survivors for over a decade. Their approach is neurodiversity affirming, fat positive and HAES-aligned, queer and trans affirming, antiracist, and liberation centered. They offer in-person care in downtown Silver Spring, MD and telehealth in DC, MD, and VA through their private practice Rainbow Spring Wellness at www.rainbowspringwellness.com.
Social media: @rainbowspringwellness on Tiktok, Facebook, and Instagram
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Sara Field, LICSW, OSW-C
This group is designed for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication (such as hormonal therapy). Cancer can be emotionally and physically draining — many times we aren’t able to fully process the experience until after treatment is over and we are trying to get back to our “normal” lives. The struggle and expectation to find “normal” again can also be an overwhelming process. This group is a space where you can talk openly about these issues and process the trauma of cancer with other survivors.
The Survivorship Support Group will meet Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 7:00-8:00pm EST.
About Sara Field, LICSW, OSW-C
Sara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in DC and holds an Oncology Social Work certification. She earned her Masters Degree in Social Work at the Catholic University of America in DC and has worked in oncology for over 6 years. Sara currently serves as the Clinical Social Worker and Patient Experience Supervisor at the Ourisman Breast Center at MedStar Georgetown and previously worked at the Lombardi Cancer Center and GW Cancer Center. Sara has a strong interest in the intersection of emotional and physical health and a particular passion for supporting parents with cancer and their kids.
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Lauren Powell, RDN, LDN, GW Cancer Center
Nutrition Club is a chance for patients, survivors, caregivers and providers to get together to discuss nutrition topics and learn more about how nutrition can play a role in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship. It is hosted and offered in partnership with GW Cancer Center.
Nutrition Club will be hosted Monthly on the 1st Monday from 12-1pm ET.
About Lauren Powell, RDN, LDN
Lauren Powell (RDN, LDN) is a registered dietitian working in the DC area. She has served in many settings including food services, long-term care, rehab facilities, post-surgical, and intensive care units. While working at George Washington University Hospital she found her passion for Oncology Nutrition. She now works as the Dietitian for the GW Cancer Center helping to support the nutrition needs of those undergoing treatment and survivors.
