• Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Viewing + Discussion [Dempsey Connects]

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    Conversations surrounding death and dying can be difficult. Medical providers often struggle with these conversations, as well. Dr. Atul Gawande shares his own path, as a physician, in this 60-minute documentary, and urges us all to look closely at our cultural understanding of the dying process and how we can support one another better. In this … Continued

    Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

    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

    The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued

    Honoring Choice: About End of Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]

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    Have you ever heard of an End-of-Life Doula? These providers offer non-medical holistic support that encompasses emotional, spiritual, and practical care. End-of-Life Doulas can provide companionship, comfort, and guidance to those facing a terminal illness or death and offer resources to help the dying person, along with their family and loved ones, make informed decisions … Continued

    Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

    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

    The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued

  • Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

    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 Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

    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 Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]

    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

    Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]

    Dempsey Connects

    Join us in-person for a 6-week progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, posture, and alignment. No experience required. Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center's Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor and … Continued

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

    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

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

    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