Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]

Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]
Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston

Reduce stress, manage treatment side-effects, and aid cancer recovery through a unique evidence-based yoga method specifically for those diagnosed with cancer. Through movement, breathing, and mindfulness, this practice aims to … Continued

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

This series includes yoga postures, flowing movements and focus on breath to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension, helps students gain flexibility and improve mobility and strength in the body. No yoga experience necessary. Led by Jamie Navarro, Yoga in Action Certified … Continued

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

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

Guided Meditation + Massage [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

Experience a serene session of guided meditation and restorative massage. Allow yourself to be guided through tranquil meditation while our massage therapists offer soothing hand, foot, back, and neck massage. This distinctive blend provides an opportunity for deep relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation. Led by Dempsey Staff. Open to adult Dempsey Center clients.

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

Expressions of Loss: Writing + Community [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

This 8-week series combines peer support and expressive arts to help individuals navigate grief after the loss of a loved one. Through therapeutic writing and drawing prompts, participants will explore their emotions and share their work in a supportive group environment (sharing is encouraged but optional). Please have writing utensils and paper; no prior writing … Continued

Transitioning Into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Physical, emotional, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer treatment for this 6-week series to discuss strategies for managing anxiety and planning for life after cancer. Led by Michelle S. Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C. Open … Continued