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SUMMARY:Writing from the Care Partner's Heart [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\nNo prior writing or drawing experience needed. Please bring writing utensils and paper. \nLed by Kristen Breault\, LCSW and Erin King\, LCSW\, APHSW-C\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients caring for a loved one with cancer.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/writing-from-the-care-partners-heart-dempsey-connects/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Expressive Arts
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SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLed by Kerry Irish\, LCSW\, OSW-C. \nOpen to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine. \n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-dempsey-connects-tues/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T120000
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SUMMARY:The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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’?\n\nJoin us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality of your post-treatment cancer journey. While connecting with other survivors\, learn the importance of eating well coupled with strategies to optimize your diet; identify how movement and fitness can care for your body and mind; and explore how complementary therapies can improve your well-being.\nAttendance at all four sessions is highly recommended.\n\n\nWeek 1 – CONNECT: Meet with others in a similar place in their cancer journey.\nWeek 2 – FEEL WELL: Discover new ways to move your body and learn about how complementary therapies can care for your body and mind.\nWeek 3 – EAT WELL: Learn how to optimize your diet and eat well through survivorship.\nWeek 4 – FEEL: Discuss the emotional realities post-treatment.\n\n\nLed by Allison Burt\, LCSW\, OSW-C; Judy Donnelly\, RDN; Tish Caldwell\, Certified Oncology Fitness Instructor; Liz Como\, LMT; Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C.\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients who are no longer receiving ‘active’ treatment (ex. Chemotherapy\, radiation\, immunotherapy\, etc.)\nWe acknowledge that the ‘end’ of cancer treatment can look very different from person to person. If you are not sure if this program is right for you\, please contact Allison Burt\, LCSW at aburt@dempseycenter.org to learn more.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/the-next-chapter-support-after-cancer-treatment-ends-dempsey-connects/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Education,Counseling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T144500
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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 anxiety.\nLed by Jason Ames\, founder and owner of Maine Center for Taijiquan & Qigong.\nOpen to all Dempsey Center clients.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-for-energy-health/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Movement + Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T023552
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SUMMARY:Advanced Cancer Support Group - Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Michelle Hayes\, LCSW\, OSW-C and Jen Keefe\, MSW Intern.\n\nOpen to Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer.\nParticipants must be residents of Maine\, New Hampshire\, or Massachusetts.\n\nOnline sign up is not available for this group. A telephone consult is required before attending. Please call us at (877)336-7287 or email registration@dempseycenter.org to request your consult.
URL:https://www.dempseycenter.org/event/advanced-cancer-support-group-afternoon-dempsey-connects/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Dempsey Connects
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Support Groups
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