• 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, trained and registered by Pet Partners. Drop in and say “hi” to our Dempsey Dog Teams. No sign up needed!   Rudy is expected most … Continued

    Meditation + Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

    Meditation + Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
    Dempsey Connects

    Find comfort and calm with guided meditation and then connect with others in a support group setting during this eight week series. Here, we will offer a compassionate space to … 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

    Connect + Experience: Blackout Poetry [Rock Row]

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

    Blackout poetry is a creative writing practice where participants transform existing text, often from old books, into poetry by selecting meaningful words and obscuring the rest. This reflective, low-pressure art form encourages mindfulness, emotional expression, and a sense of control, offering a calming space for processing difficult experiences and finding unexpected moments of connection and … 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, trained and registered by Pet Partners.

    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

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

    Dempsey Connects

    No group May 25, June 29, September 7 + 21, October 12. If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you … Continued

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

    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 … Continued

    Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

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

    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

    Yoga for Cancer Care [Lewiston]

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

    No class October 27.   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