Smith Center programs focus on the concept of healing at its broadest level: as an integrative process that encompasses the entire spectrum of our existence—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Healing evokes our potential for wholeness, making our perspectives larger and wiser. It helps us to find meaning and explores our most fulfilling ways of being, relating and creating in the world.
Our programs are tailored specifically to the needs of people affected by cancer: patients, caregivers, and health care professionals; however, many are open to and relevent for the whole community.
Upcoming Programs
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20 May
Weekly Gentle AM Yoga for Cancer & Stress
With Corrin Bennett, MS, IAYT, RYT-500
Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending and are designed to alleviate deep stress. They are especially useful for those living with cancer. Learn More and Register
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22 May
Weekly Gentle PM Yoga for Cancer Recovery
Amy Dara Hochberg, E-RYT 500, Y4C, BSHS, MS-HPM
Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending and are designed to alleviate deep stress. They are especially useful for those living with cancer. Learn More and Register
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30 May
Open Studio: May
With Tina Lassiter
Open Studio hours make space for you to step away from the work-day world and create for the joy of it. Learn More and Register
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01 Jun
Living Well With Cancer One-Day Retreat, June
Led by Ted Billings, MSW
One-Day Cancer Retreats aim to help strengthen innate healing mechanisms through group support, yoga and stress reduction, creativity, and nutrition. Learn More and Register
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03 Jun
Qigong for Joy: Smiling from Your Heart
With Tracey Burde, MA, MAc, LAc
A therapeutic practice to align breath, movement, and awareness to restore balance and health. Learn More and Register
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08 Jun
Eating for A Lifetime: Cooking for People with Cancer
With Laura Pole, Oncology Nurse, Health Supportive Chef
When you have cancer, what you eat matters. Learn about the role of nutrition during the cancer experience in this fun and informative class. Learn More and Register
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13 Jun
Navigating Cancer - Developing a Personal Healing Plan
With Carole O'Toole
This series will empower people facing cancer with skills to become their own best navigators through the cancer experience. Learn More and Register
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15 Jun
DC Young Adult Cancer Community - Brunch Meet-up
facilitated by Jennifer Bires, LICSW
Meet other young adult cancer survivors and help shape this growing support and education network over brunch! Learn More and Register
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18 Jun
June - Dimensions of Healing With Cancer
Our Philosophy Based on 17 Years of Weeklong Cancer Retreats
An opportunity to learn about the core philosophy of deep healing and integrative cancer support that is the model for Smith Center's cancer retreats. Learn More and Register
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22 Jun
Altered Books: Celebrating Summer Solstice
with Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC
Come reflect upon the meaning of the summer solstice transition as you transform old books into new works of art in this Creativity Workshop. Learn More and Register
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27 Jun
Open Studio: June
With Rebecca Wilkinson
Open Studio hours make space for you to step away from the work-day world and create for the joy of it. Learn More and Register
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28 Jun
Into the Light - The Healing Art of Kalman Aron
With author Susan Beilby Magee
Join us as Susan Beilby Magee shares the life-lessons of Kalman Aron, a gifted artist who emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust to explore the nature of humankind and the mystery of life - all on canvas. Learn More and Register
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22 Jul
July 2013 Weeklong Cancer Retreat
Weeklong retreats help participants engage in richer, fuller lives by providing empowering tools and knowledge in a community of others facing a cancer diagnosis. Learn More and Register
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08 Sep
Patient Navigation Training in Integrative Cancer Care
September 8-13, 2013
Smith Center's innovative Integrative approach to Patient Navigation for people with cancer builds on traditional models—improving access to care and offering each client individualized, holistic support throughout the entire cancer experience. Learn More and Register
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Learn more about therapeutic yoga and other stress reducing activities help you through cancer. About the Instructor: Amy Dara Hochberg, E-RYT 500, Y4C, BSHS, MS-HPM, applies thirteen years' yoga teaching experience plus her academic knowledge of physical therapy and health promotion management to improve your quality of life through yoga. She guides you in a safe nurturing practice of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to reduce stress, manage pain, and move more comfortably. Amy Dara is honored and delighted to share the yoga practice with the Smith Center community. We welcome newcomers who would like to try the class. Please email programs@smithcenter.org or call 202.483.8600 to schedule a trial class. |
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Morning Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending. They are specifically designed for adults in treatment or recoveding from cancer or other illness. Participants will learn various techniques to help reduce stress and balance mind, body and spirit. Each class is formatted to include gentle postures (asanas), progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and an introduction to meditation. Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy. All levels welcome.
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Learn more about therapeutic yoga and other stress reducing activities help you through cancer. About the Instructor: Amy Dara Hochberg, E-RYT 500, Y4C, BSHS, MS-HPM, applies thirteen years' yoga teaching experience plus her academic knowledge of physical therapy and health promotion management to improve your quality of life through yoga. She guides you in a safe nurturing practice of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to reduce stress, manage pain, and move more comfortably. Amy Dara is honored and delighted to share the yoga practice with the Smith Center community. We welcome newcomers who would like to try the class. Please email programs@smithcenter.org or call 202.483.8600 to schedule a trial class. |
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Looking to find out what exactly lymphedema is, why you developed it, or if you don't have it, how to reduce the risk of getting it? Want to know what you can do to manage it? Join us for De-mystifying lymphedema. Paula D. Levinson, PT, OCS, CLT-LANA, is a certified lymphedema therapist in practice at Hand-N-Hand Therapy, LLC in Arlington, VA. She has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years and has specialized in the treatment of Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Rehabilitation since 1998. She is an instructor for the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. |
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Morning Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending. They are specifically designed for adults in treatment or recoveding from cancer or other illness. Participants will learn various techniques to help reduce stress and balance mind, body and spirit. Each class is formatted to include gentle postures (asanas), progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and an introduction to meditation. Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy. All levels welcome.
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Learn more about therapeutic yoga and other stress reducing activities help you through cancer. About the Instructor: Amy Dara Hochberg, E-RYT 500, Y4C, BSHS, MS-HPM, applies thirteen years' yoga teaching experience plus her academic knowledge of physical therapy and health promotion management to improve your quality of life through yoga. She guides you in a safe nurturing practice of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to reduce stress, manage pain, and move more comfortably. Amy Dara is honored and delighted to share the yoga practice with the Smith Center community. We welcome newcomers who would like to try the class. Please email programs@smithcenter.org or call 202.483.8600 to schedule a trial class. |
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Morning Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending. They are specifically designed for adults in treatment or recoveding from cancer or other illness. Participants will learn various techniques to help reduce stress and balance mind, body and spirit. Each class is formatted to include gentle postures (asanas), progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and an introduction to meditation. Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy. All levels welcome.
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Learn more about therapeutic yoga and other stress reducing activities help you through cancer. About the Instructor: Amy Dara Hochberg, E-RYT 500, Y4C, BSHS, MS-HPM, applies thirteen years' yoga teaching experience plus her academic knowledge of physical therapy and health promotion management to improve your quality of life through yoga. She guides you in a safe nurturing practice of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to reduce stress, manage pain, and move more comfortably. Amy Dara is honored and delighted to share the yoga practice with the Smith Center community. We welcome newcomers who would like to try the class. Please email programs@smithcenter.org or call 202.483.8600 to schedule a trial class. |
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Many of us desire more time to step away from our work-day world and create simply for the joy of it. Open Studio hours make space for you and your creative projects - away from your computer, phone, and to-do list. Take time to focus on a project you've been wanting to do, or to start something new. Not sure where to start? Our trained facilitators will be available to help and provide inspiration. Participants can use supplies at Smith Center or bring their own. This series is held the last Thursday of each month. We hold the class pending registration, so please be sure to register if you would like to attend. We look forward to seeing you. Thanks!
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Evening Therapeutic Yoga classes are open to anyone interested in attending. They are specifically designed for adults facing stress, cancer, or other illness. Participants will learn various techniques to help reduce stress and balance mind, body and spirit. Each class is formatted to include gentle postures (asanas), progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and an introduction to meditation. Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy. All levels welcome..
Summer is the season to blossom - to reach upward and outward with a gentle, open heart...
