Events

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 the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you … Continued

Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]

Event Series Cooking for Health + Healing [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Improve your skills in the kitchen and discover the role of food as it relates to overall health during and after cancer treatment. In this 4-week series, you will learn how food can be used to support health, regain strength, reduce your risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses, while discovering new ways to add … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Morning [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 Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator. Open to adult Dempsey … Continued

EFT Tapping 101 for Stress Relief [Rock Row]

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

Join us for an introductory class on Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), commonly referred to as Tapping. EFT is a simple, calming practice that combines gentle tapping on acupressure points with mindful awareness. This technique can help ease anxiety, manage stress and support emotional well-being. This introductory class will teach you the basic tapping points, how … Continued

Advanced Cancer Care Partner Support Group – Evening [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 the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce … Continued

Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW. Open to all Dempsey … Continued

Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

Event Series Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

This 10-week 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 … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group [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 Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C. Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants … 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

Man Up to Cancer [Dempsey Connects]

Event Series Man Up to Cancer [Dempsey Connects]
Dempsey Connects

In partnership with the Man Up to Cancer team, we are proud to host this support group specifically designed for men to help them find connection and avoid isolation. When faced with cancer, women tend to “reach out,” and men tend to “check out.” This leads men down the path toward mental health problems, strained … Continued

Chair Yoga [Rock Row]

Event Series Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement, breathing, and mindfulness to improve muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, energy, … Continued

Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]

Event Series Chair Yoga [Rock Row]
Dempsey Connects

Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of a traditional yoga practice. We will use movement, breathing, and mindfulness to improve muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, energy, … Continued