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

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 … Continued

This 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 … Continued

No class October 27.   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 … 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 … Continued

A supportive, confidential space for men impacted by cancer to support one another. This group offers honest conversation and practical coping strategies to help you navigate a diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship. Whether you want to share or just listen, you’ll find understanding, connection, and encouragement here. Led by Eric Lutz, LCSW. Open to adult male-identifying … Continued

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

Experience a serene session of guided meditation and restorative massage. Allow yourself to be guided through tranquil meditation while our massage therapists offer soothing hand, foot, back, and neck massage. … Continued

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

No group June 30.   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 … Continued

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 Hayes, LCSW, OSW-C. Open to … Continued

Therapy dogs can help to provide emotional support, alleviate stress, improve moods, and help boost confidence. We are proud to encourage the animal-human bond through our teams of Dempsey Dogs, … Continued