• Women’s Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group November 11.   Women facing cancer...you are not alone. This support group offers a compassionate space to share your thoughts, feelings, and worries with other women during any part of your cancer journey. Led by Paige Moore, LCSW, CAGC, OSW-C. Open to adult female Dempsey Center clients with a cancer diagnosis, at any point … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Rudy [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    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

    Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find … Continued

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice. Led by Karen Hayden. Open to … Continued

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued

    Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No group July 2 and November 26. 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 Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer … Continued

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    No group November 26.   Being a care partner to someone with a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely and isolating experience. In this group, care partners can find a … Continued

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]

    Dempsey Dog Meet + Greet: Forest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    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

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]

    Stretch, Balance, + Rest [Rock Row]
    Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

    This gentle yoga class offers stretches that target the shoulders and hips and standing poses that build balance and stability. Class concludes with an extended guided mediation providing deep, restorative relaxation, leaving you feeling relaxed, grounded, and refreshed.   Please note that participants must be able to lay on their backs and transition from floor … Continued

    Rejuvenate: Yoga + Massage [Lewiston]

    Dempsey Center - Lewiston (12 High Street) 12 High Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

    Experience the harmonious fusion of restorative yoga and massage. You will be guided into a variety of supported yoga postures, and while you relax into the poses and receive gentle hand, foot, back and neck massage from a member of our massage team. This unique combination offers a chance for profound relaxation, comfort, and rejuvenation. No … Continued

    Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    No class November 26.   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 … Continued

    Yoga for Better Sleep [Rock Row]

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

    Discover the healing power of restful sleep with yoga! In this special one-hour session, experience gentle movements suitable for both chair and yoga mat practice followed by a guided meditation designed to deeply relax your body and shift your nervous system from "fight or flight" to "relax and rest". Ease tension and prepare yourself for … Continued

    Young Adult Cancer Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Work, relationships, sexuality, intimacy, finances, family, parenting, college...adulting is just different with a cancer diagnosis. This group is a place for young adults at any point in their cancer journey to connect and socialize with others who understand the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. We share stories, struggles and laughter and identify ways to … Continued

    Before Breast Cancer Surgery: A Retreat [Rock Row]

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

    Preparing for breast cancer surgery is more than preparing for a medical procedure—it is also an emotional and personal journey. Whether you are experiencing uncertainty, grief, resilience, hope, or all of these at once, this 3-hour retreat offers a nurturing space to pause, connect, and prepare for the road ahead. Designed for individuals preparing for … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Legacy Work [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    What does it mean to be remembered—and how do we live that out now? This educational session introduces the concept of legacy work for people living with cancer and care … Continued