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 Mindy Brodsky, LCSWA
in partnership with Tigerlily Foundation
*Please note that by registering for this program, you consent to have your name and email shared with Tigerlily Foundation. Tigerlily only collects this information for data purposes and it will not be shared with any other parties.
This monthly support group, facilitated by a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, is for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer. As a group, we will explore the impact of loss and find ways to cope with grief together.
The Loss of a Loved One to Cancer Support Group will meet Monthly on the first Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:00pm ET.
Sponsored by The Washington Home
The Washington Home (TWH) is a DC-based foundation that seeks to improve the lives of the elderly and those facing end of life, strengthen senior communities and reduce inequality in access to care. Our philanthropic vision is grounded in a commitment to pursue caregiver support, enhance connection and foster respect and dignity for seniors. We invest in local, community efforts to address social isolation, caregiver relief, food insecurity and specialized health care for seniors and the critically ill.
About Mindy Brodsky, LCSWA
Mindy Brodsky specializes in trauma-informed, strengths-based counseling with a passion for integrative health and healing. Mindy honors her clients as the experts of their lives, and she strives to provide a supportive and safe environment.
After a career in social justice advocacy and her own challenging health journey, Mindy aspires to meet her clients where they are to help them achieve their goals.
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. If you are interested in joining this series, email programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Chantel Bennett & Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
This series is an opportunity to approach living and dying with a bit of playful curiosity. Though death is an inevitable part of living, we rarely speak of it openly and this secrecy can harbor fear and isolation. In this series, you’re invited to share your own thoughts about death and dying with others, then explore what your life and living means to you through creative expression and craft. By the end of this series, I hope you’ll have a deeper understanding of your own thoughts about death and creative tools to continue crafting what it means for you to live.
This 4-week virtual group will offer discussion and exercises to participate in during each session as well as opportunities to continue reflecting outside of group time. Due to the intimate nature of this topic and the supportive space we hope to cultivate, we encourage you to sign up for this program only if you plan to attend and participate in each of the 4 sessions.
This group will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm ET.
Session Dates:
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March 7
- March 14
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March 28
- April 4
About Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained in Integrative Patient Navigation, a Project LEAD graduate, and holds a Masters in Social Work. A ten-year+ breast cancer survivor, Erin is passionate about providing support and community to other cancer survivors, especially young adults. She works with Smith Center’s DC Young Adult Cancer Community and is also actively involved in the cancer community through the Association of Oncology Social Workers, the Young Survival Coalition, the Georgetown Breast Cancer Advocates, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
About Chantel Bennett
Chantel is a MSW candidate in her final semester at the University of Maryland – Baltimore, an organizer within her community, and a multidisciplinary artist. She has co-facilitated healing circles for 6 years and plans to weave those experiences and her art into her future practice as a therapist. She is passionate about art history and fashion and spends her free time researching her favorite artists and crocheting or knitting outfits for herself.
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. If you are interested in joining this series, email programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Chantel Bennett & Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
This series is an opportunity to approach living and dying with a bit of playful curiosity. Though death is an inevitable part of living, we rarely speak of it openly and this secrecy can harbor fear and isolation. In this series, you’re invited to share your own thoughts about death and dying with others, then explore what your life and living means to you through creative expression and craft. By the end of this series, I hope you’ll have a deeper understanding of your own thoughts about death and creative tools to continue crafting what it means for you to live.
This 4-week virtual group will offer discussion and exercises to participate in during each session as well as opportunities to continue reflecting outside of group time. Due to the intimate nature of this topic and the supportive space we hope to cultivate, we encourage you to sign up for this program only if you plan to attend and participate in each of the 4 sessions.
This group will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm ET.
Session Dates:
-
March 7
- March 14
-
March 28
- April 4
About Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained in Integrative Patient Navigation, a Project LEAD graduate, and holds a Masters in Social Work. A ten-year+ breast cancer survivor, Erin is passionate about providing support and community to other cancer survivors, especially young adults. She works with Smith Center’s DC Young Adult Cancer Community and is also actively involved in the cancer community through the Association of Oncology Social Workers, the Young Survival Coalition, the Georgetown Breast Cancer Advocates, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
About Chantel Bennett
Chantel is a MSW candidate in her final semester at the University of Maryland – Baltimore, an organizer within her community, and a multidisciplinary artist. She has co-facilitated healing circles for 6 years and plans to weave those experiences and her art into her future practice as a therapist. She is passionate about art history and fashion and spends her free time researching her favorite artists and crocheting or knitting outfits for herself.
This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. If you are interested in joining this series, email programs@smithcenter.org.
You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.
with Chantel Bennett & Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
This series is an opportunity to approach living and dying with a bit of playful curiosity. Though death is an inevitable part of living, we rarely speak of it openly and this secrecy can harbor fear and isolation. In this series, you’re invited to share your own thoughts about death and dying with others, then explore what your life and living means to you through creative expression and craft. By the end of this series, I hope you’ll have a deeper understanding of your own thoughts about death and creative tools to continue crafting what it means for you to live.
This 4-week virtual group will offer discussion and exercises to participate in during each session as well as opportunities to continue reflecting outside of group time. Due to the intimate nature of this topic and the supportive space we hope to cultivate, we encourage you to sign up for this program only if you plan to attend and participate in each of the 4 sessions.
This group will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm ET.
Session Dates:
-
March 7
- March 14
-
March 28
- April 4
About Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained in Integrative Patient Navigation, a Project LEAD graduate, and holds a Masters in Social Work. A ten-year+ breast cancer survivor, Erin is passionate about providing support and community to other cancer survivors, especially young adults. She works with Smith Center’s DC Young Adult Cancer Community and is also actively involved in the cancer community through the Association of Oncology Social Workers, the Young Survival Coalition, the Georgetown Breast Cancer Advocates, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
About Chantel Bennett
Chantel is a MSW candidate in her final semester at the University of Maryland – Baltimore, an organizer within her community, and a multidisciplinary artist. She has co-facilitated healing circles for 6 years and plans to weave those experiences and her art into her future practice as a therapist. She is passionate about art history and fashion and spends her free time researching her favorite artists and crocheting or knitting outfits for herself.
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 Chantel Bennett & Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
This series is an opportunity to approach living and dying with a bit of playful curiosity. Though death is an inevitable part of living, we rarely speak of it openly and this secrecy can harbor fear and isolation. In this series, you’re invited to share your own thoughts about death and dying with others, then explore what your life and living means to you through creative expression and craft. By the end of this series, I hope you’ll have a deeper understanding of your own thoughts about death and creative tools to continue crafting what it means for you to live.
This 4-week virtual group will offer discussion and exercises to participate in during each session as well as opportunities to continue reflecting outside of group time. Due to the intimate nature of this topic and the supportive space we hope to cultivate, we encourage you to sign up for this program only if you plan to attend and participate in each of the 4 sessions.
This group will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm ET.
Session Dates:
-
March 7
- March 14
-
March 28
- April 4
About Erin Price, LICSW, OSW-C
Erin serves as Smith Center’s Director of Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Programs. She is trained in Integrative Patient Navigation, a Project LEAD graduate, and holds a Masters in Social Work. A ten-year+ breast cancer survivor, Erin is passionate about providing support and community to other cancer survivors, especially young adults. She works with Smith Center’s DC Young Adult Cancer Community and is also actively involved in the cancer community through the Association of Oncology Social Workers, the Young Survival Coalition, the Georgetown Breast Cancer Advocates, and the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
About Chantel Bennett
Chantel is a MSW candidate in her final semester at the University of Maryland – Baltimore, an organizer within her community, and a multidisciplinary artist. She has co-facilitated healing circles for 6 years and plans to weave those experiences and her art into her future practice as a therapist. She is passionate about art history and fashion and spends her free time researching her favorite artists and crocheting or knitting outfits for herself.
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 artist & sculptor Liz Lescault
Finding Ease through Mindfulness, Movement and Story
Breathe It Out; Move It Out; Talk It Out
In this program, we will focus on our mind-body connection and explore ways to have more ease in our lives. With this intention, we will share our personal stories, move and engage with each other in playful ways.
This program is based in affirmation and looking for the good. Our shared, safe space will encourage us to explore our own creativity, find our own answers, and explore practices that enhance our life experience.
Creative movement forms can happen standing and moving within a small space or from a sitting position. Movement can also happen with our videos on or off. You are encouraged to take care of yourself and only participate at your comfort level. All are welcome.
Finding Ease through Mindfulness, Movement and Story will be offered monthly on the 3rd Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00pm ET.
Participants are encouraged to drop-in for any monthly session. Limited to 12 participants.
Upcoming Dates:
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
Suggested Donation: $15
About Liz Lescault
| About Liz Lescault
Liz Lescault, a visual artist and sculptor, has practiced and taught art for over 40 years. Liz is also a Coordinator of the DC InterPlay Metro Region, is a certified leader and a member of the DC InterPlay Board. She leads Open Gathering days for InterPlay DC, and organizes and leads workshops regionally and nationally online and in person.
Liz has been leading Art Lab for Smith Center for the Healing Arts, for the Phillips Collection and for InterPlay internationally. Formerly, Liz, was a hotline crisis counselor, for various suicide prevention lifelines and The Trevor Project providing help for LGBTQ youth in crisis and the Prince Georges County Homeless Hotline. Liz has also led InterPlay for elders with chronic illness and cognitive disabilities at Iona Senior Center in Washington DC.
Liz melds her art, teaching, guidance and personal philosophy with InterPlay wisdom, tools and forms.
B.S., Psychology, Drew University, Madison, NJ
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, British Techniques of Open Education
Studied watercolor at WICE, an international arts and cultural association in Paris, France
https://www.lizlescault.com/home
A short video of my current work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPZeEG09qJgfacebook.com/LizLescaultSculpture
www.facebook.com/LizLescault (personal page) |
