expressive arts

Family Night: Torn Paper Abstract [Rock Row]

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

Create your own torn tissue paper abstract during Family Night at the Dempsey Center. We will be tearing and layering different colors of tissue paper to create art that speaks to you. This practice will foster mindfulness and being in the present moment, letting go of expectations, and helping reduce stress—all of which are useful … Continued

Good Vibes Sound Bath [Rock Row]

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

Relax into an age-old healing modality, known today as a sound bath! In this vibrational sound immersion, we will bask in the power of music and frequency - shown to reach deep into the brain to induce theta-wave meditation—to soothe, de-stress, and receive a myriad of other health benefits. Enjoy Tibetan and Chakra-tuned Crystal Singing … Continued

Connect + Experience: Watercolor Mandalas [Rock Row]

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

Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? Let's gather with a cup of coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and lose ourselves in the meditative art of simple watercolor mandalas. This session is perfect for beginners—no drawing or meditation experience needed. All … Continued

Writing from the Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued

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 Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued

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 Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued

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 Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued

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 Heart [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and resilience. Using therapeutic writing prompts we will explore journaling with the opportunity to share your writing with others through reading a selected piece. No writing … Continued