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 find meaning and hope through discussion and connection. Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C. Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants … Continued

Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and is designed for both beginners and those looking to establish a more consistent practice. Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW. Open to all Dempsey … Continued

If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce … Continued

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 provide benefits such as muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, and improved posture. Led by Tish Caldwell, Dempsey Center's Movement + Fitness Manager, Certified … Continued

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 provide benefits such as muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, and improved posture. Led by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. Open to all … Continued

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. Led by Kailie Sullivan, LCSW, OSW-C and Judi Stevens, Volunteer Support Group Facilitator. Open to adult Dempsey … Continued

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

If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space . This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you … Continued

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 share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with others during any part of your cancer journey. Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW. Open to Adult … Continued

Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves dealing with grief, in one form or another. Whether it be anticipatory, grief related to changes in executive or cognitive functioning, or the death of loved one; grief is a shared experience. Join us for a 90-minute educational overview of some of the different 'types' of grief, as you learn … Continued

If you are a care partner to someone with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis, we welcome you to this space. This group provides a safe, comfortable place to find the support, information, and understanding you need to continue caring for your loved one and yourself. Together, we can find ways to help you reduce … Continued

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. Led by Kerry Irish, LCSW, OSW-C. Open to adult Dempsey Center clients living with advanced cancer. Participants … Continued