Heal: Yoga + Cancer [Rock Row]

Heal: Yoga + Cancer
Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook

This 8-week series includes yoga postures, flowing movements and focus on breath to help students achieve relaxation and mobility in everyday life. Conscious effort to link breath with movement helps relieve tension, helps students gain flexibility and improve mobility and strength in the body. No yoga experience necessary. Led by Jamie Navarro, Yoga in Action … Continued

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]

Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health
Dempsey Connects

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 … Continued

Advanced Cancer Support Group – Afternoon [Dempsey Connects]

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 Michelle Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C and Jen Keefe, MSW Intern. Open to Dempsey Center clients living … Continued

Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]

Transitioning into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
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 treatment for this 6-week series to discuss strategies for managing anxiety and planning for life after cancer. Led by Michelle S. Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C. Open … Continued