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Softening Grief: Expressive Arts for Healing [Dempsey Connects]
Losing a loved one to cancer is one of the most challenging experiences one can face. In this virtual workshop, we’ll explore the power of expressive arts to promote healing … Continued
Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]
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 … Continued
The Next Chapter: Exploring Complementary Therapies [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 … Continued
Honoring Choice: Understanding Palliative Care + Hospice [Dempsey Connects]
Palliative care and hospice are two important forms of care that individuals and families may encounter while navigating serious illness. Although both are common, they are often misunderstood. Join us … Continued
Understanding Neuropathy [Dempsey Connects]
Come learn about Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, a common side effect of cancer treatment. In this educational workshop, we will share strategies for managing the hallmarks of neuropathy—tingling, numbness, and burning—and … Continued
Meditation + Support Group [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 Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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 … Continued
The Next Chapter: Emotional Wellbeing [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 … Continued
Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]
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 mindfulness, this practice aims to … Continued
Writing from the Heart I [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 … Continued
The Next Chapter: Navigating Nutrition [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 … Continued
Spring Salads [Dempsey Connects]
Spring showers bring May flowers and June greens. Think “outside of the salad box” and join us for the month of June as our guest chefs and oncology dietitian team … Continued
Eating for Energy [Dempsey Connects]
Fatigue is a common side effect of treatment and cancer diagnoses. Nutrition and eating certain foods are just one natural way to help combat this side effect before, during, and … Continued
Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
Join us for a 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 … Continued
After Diagnosis – Now What? [Dempsey Connects]
Being diagnosed with cancer can quickly turn your world upside down. You have questions, anxieties, and uncertainty about what to do next – and it’s important to know that you’re … Continued
Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
Physical, emotional, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer … Continued
