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 of different exercises that provide benefits such as improved balance, range of motion, and core strength, as well as pain management and decreased stress and … 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

Teen Tie-Dye Family Night [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston (17 High Street) 17 High Street, Lewiston

The beauty of tie-dye is that it doesn’t care about codes or norms and lets anyone express their true colors. It’s a completely free form of expression that allows you to create a unique piece of wearable art and find the beauty in the ripple effect of small imperfections. The therapeutic benefits of tie-dye include … Continued