Events

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

Connect + Experience: Doodling for Calm [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, connect with others impacted by cancer, and learn about how doodling can reduce stress levels while encouraging calm, relaxation, and positivity…and it’s fun! You don’t need any experience or skill to benefit from doodling. All supplies will be provided. Led by Michelle Small. Open to the public.

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

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

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

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 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

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

Rock Row Rocks [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Find a creative, calming space during our "Rock Row Rocks" Expressive Art Group! Here, we'll explore seasonal themes create painted rocks that reflect each season. Our first Rock Row Rocks class will dive into the calming energy of the sea with Summer Ocean Stone, a creative mindfulness class designed to help you embrace the ebb … Continued

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

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

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

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