General Quotes From Smith Center Participants:
“Smith Center's Healing Arts Family offers a rare gift of finding the heart’s door and lovingly, skillfully inviting one in.”
“Put simply, Smith Center changed my life and I will be forever grateful to all of you.”
“I feel so fortunate to be plugged into Smith Center. I don’t feel so isolated and alone with my disease anymore.”
“I am so thankful to [Nazeeha Howard] and to your center for perpetuating the promise of generosity, healing and love into my extremely stressful situation.”
“I discovered Smith Center at a low point in my recovery from cancer and am so grateful to have literally stumbled across it on one of my morning walks.”
“I can’t thank you enough for doing what you do so well, for so many, at the perfect time, and with such clarity and grace. You inspire me to live and love.”
“I found joy. My goal was to re-experience joy in my life and I found it here.”
Quotes From CHP Retreat Alumni:
“The love I received at Hallowood, the attention and care paid to me had repercussions… all week. God is blessing you.”
“The most valuable experience was sharing-telling my store and listening to stories of others. Knowing that there are professional people who recognize the value of mind/body/spirit healing and are offering their wisdom and compassion to the rest of us.”
“I have been healed by love.”
“Thank you again, for such a wonderful experience at Smith Center. Whenever I get scared, I think of all of you around me in the healing circle. It was such a life-changing event. I am truly blessed to have met all of you.”
“I do not know if I would have continued the healing process without your excellent program and staff.”
“Thank you for the amazing gift of peace, quiet, and the relaxation you bestowed upon me.”
Quotes from One-Day Retreat Alumni:
“The most valuable experience was just being here—finding the courage to listen to myself and look at what was going on inside—what I haven’t been dealing with.”
“I felt I was not alone in my battle… this workshop has taught me that it is ok to be vulnerable and to cry.”
“I am more prepared to deal with the next challenges of my illness.”
“The instructor provided a perspective that will help me re-establish a more positive approach to my diet.”
“I had high expectations, and this day far exceeded them.”
“The most valuable experience was sharing- telling my store and listening to stories of others. Knowing that there are professional people who recognize the value of mind/body/spirit healing and are offering their wisdom and compassion to the rest of us.”
Quotes From Writing, Storytelling, and Creativity Workshop Participants:
“This was a wonderful way to reconnect with my inner self and move forwards with my work in ways I hadn’t considered.”
“The most valuable experience was being able to express my feelings. Learning from others about how to cope with difficulties-learning their stories.”
Artist-in-Residence Testimonials:
“For me,” Marash says, “Laura’s music is like buddy-breathing; it eases the burden of survival and recovery. Music therapy is like a hidden universe that complements the very visible universe of nursing and medical care.” - Patient
“The patient was quiet and reticent. I convinced her to paint a pot even though she said her husband had painted beautiful murals and she wasn’t the artistic one. I told her everyone has art in them and encouraged her to explore her vision. She was entranced with the painting and loved every aspect- the colors, shapes, decision-making, and finished product. She seemed to blossom into a different person and told me that I ‘brought her to life.’” - Artist-In-Residence
“I see a sadness moving out and the bright sunshine is pushing the clouds away. With a half a heart I feel joy and happiness because the sun is shining again. Clouds are moving out and life began. The sadness of death is leaving with the light of life.” - Patient
“At the end of the session, the patient said ‘This box is so beautiful. Thank you for making my day. You deserve an A+++ for your work. It makes me feel so good.’” - Artist-In-Residence
Quotes from Integrative Patient Navigation Training Participants:
“I think that the Smith Center Navigation Training should become the gold standard for cancer navigators. From day one, the program has exceeded my expectations.”
“This training was meticulously organized, top-notch leaders, presenters and participants. In addition to giving us outstanding guidance and a wealth of knowledge, you have fostered ongoing supportive relationships that will help us both personally and will help those we ultimately serve.”
“I feel I benefitted on a tangible, practical level, coming away with multiple tools I can bring into my practice, but also on a personal level that is a little difficult to put into words.”
