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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Maine's Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding medical aid in dying\, and Maine’s law followed by a chance to ask questions.\n\nLed by Caz Bemski\, Executive Director of Maine Death with Dignity.\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-maines-death-with-dignity-act-dempsey-connects-5/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: About End-of-Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:Learn about support offered by End-of-life doulas. Their non-medical holistic support 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 in a supportive environment and provide opportunities for all to discuss the dying process.\n\nLed by Erin Hayes\, Certified End-of-Life Doula\, Certified Professional Healthcare Risk Manager\, and Certified Professional In-Patient Safety.\n\nOpen to the public. Public sign up at https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-about-end-of-life-doulas-dempsey-connects-4/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Before Breast Cancer Surgery: A Retreat [Rock Row]
DESCRIPTION: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 breast cancer surgery\, this retreat combines:\n• Simple mind-body techniques to support you before surgery\n• Gentle Qi Gong movement for relaxation and connection\n• Guided expressive art to explore and express your experience\n• Optional sharing and community ritual with drumming\n• Space for reflection and group conversation\nYou are invited to participate in whatever way feels right for you. There is no expectation to share\, and no previous experience with movement\, meditation\, or art is necessary. This retreat is about meeting yourself with compassion and finding support in a community of others walking a similar path.\n \nOpen to the public. This retreat is designed for people impacted by breast cancer. Sign up here: https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/  \n \nLed by Dempsey Center Staff + Volunteers.\n 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/before-breast-cancer-surgery-a-retreat-rock-row/
LOCATION:Dempsey Center – Rock Row\, 11 Rock Row\, Westbrook\, ME\, 04092\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Honoring Choice: Legacy Work [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be remembered—and how do we live that out now?\n\nThis educational session introduces the concept of legacy work for people living with cancer and care partners. Participants will learn how legacy can take many forms—including stories\, relationships\, values\, and everyday actions—and how it can support meaning\, connection\, and coping across different stages of illness.\nThe program offers practical\, accessible ways to think about and approach legacy\, with an emphasis on choice\, flexibility\, and personal pace. No experience or preparation is needed.\n \nLed by Erin King\, LCSW\, OSW-C\, CGP\n \nOpen to the public. Sign up here: https://www.dempseycenter.org/services/classes-workshops/public/. 
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/honoring-choice-legacy-work-dempsey-connects/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education
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