Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

A 6-week expressive arts series for care partners of loved ones with a cancer diagnosis. Through therapeutic writing and drawing prompts, participants will explore their care partner experience in a supportive space. Sharing is encouraged but never required. No prior writing or drawing experience needed. Please bring writing utensils and paper. Led by Kristen Breault, … Continued

The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health
Dempsey Connects

Tai Chi is a movement therapy that promotes the flow of energy in the body to improve health. Suitable for all ages, this class will emphasize the practice and cultivation … Continued

Writing from the Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Writing from the Heart [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

If you are living with an advanced cancer diagnosis, this is a safe place to explore ways to cope with the challenges of living with advanced illness and continue to find meaning and hope through discussion and connection. Led by Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jen Keefe, MSW Intern. Open to Dempsey Center clients living … Continued

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Lilo [Lewiston]

Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Lilo [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston (17 High Street) 17 High Street, Lewiston

Therapy dogs can help to provide emotional support, alleviate stress, improve moods, and help boost confidence. We are proud to encourage the animal-human bond through our teams of Dempsey Dogs, … Continued

Transitioning Into Survivorship for Care Partners [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Being a care partner to a loved one with cancer can be challenging. Entering into a post-treatment, survivorship phase with them can bring new and different challenges leaving you wondering, 'what's next?’ In this 90-minute workshop, we'll explore ways to manage feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty that may arise for you as your loved … Continued