Are you downsizing? Are you drowning in things?  Are you the executor of a loved one’s estate?  This training is for you.  Based on the popular book by Margareta Magnusson, this training will help guide you on methods of sorting through the possessions and ways to manage this process.  

Join staff from the Community Health team for an eight-week Matter of Balance series located at & co-sponsored by the Rockland Public Library. 

Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance is a program designed for community dwelling adults age 60 and older to increase activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. If you are concerned about falls, have sustained falls in the past, or are interested in improving your flexibility, balance and strength, this class is for you.

*Registration is required due to a limited number of seats available in this class.*

Please call (207) 301-3950 with any questions. 

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON OCTOBER 14TH AND NOVEMBER 11TH!

Neurographic Art

October 1, 8, & 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. OR 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Art and creativity can help you connect to your feelings, increase your self-awareness and ability to think of new ways to problem solve and develop healthy habits and routines. 

Neurographical art is perfect for a non-artist! It creates mindfulness and peace without having too much structure or the ability to draw skillfully.

• Learn how to let go of stress and improve your overall sense of well-being through a creative drawing experience.
• Learn how to use simple creative exercises to create your own sense of calm.
• No drawing or artistic skill is required.

All supplies will be provided although you may bring your own.

Sessions 1 & 2 are instruction and projects

Session 3 is an optional practice and review session

Cost for the three-class series is $30. Registration is required.

MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street-SOUTH/MAIN ENTRANCE, Brunswick

For more information call (207) 373-6585.

Are you grieving the loss of a pet? Do you have an aging pet and are anticipating the loss? Stuck in fear and heartache? Does it feel like this loss may seem insignificant to others? Although everyone experiences grief, it is a unique process for each individual. Learn more about how to cope and work through your grief. Join this seminar to begin to address these feelings and connect with others who have similar experiences.

This class provides a non-certificate course through the American Heart Association to family and friends. In this class you will learn basic infant CPR and choking rescue techniques. The classes are open to parents, grandparents, childcare providers, and anyone who cares for infants.

It's best to take the class before the baby is born, so you are prepared from day one.

Fee: $25.00 per person. Each person attending needs to pre-register for the class.

If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org.

Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.

We offer this class only in person. Classes are held at the Dana Center Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland. You will receive directions to parking and the classroom once you have registered.

The Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers’ Bereavement Support Group offers a safe, confidential space to share and express feelings.

Questions? Please contact Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers at 207-466-9444 or coastalfamilyhospicevolunteers@gmail.com.

Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2025: 

Autism Spectrum Disorder Part 2: Advanced Topics and Interventions in the Pediatric Setting for School Aged Children,

October 7 | 7-9 a.m.

This series was created in memory of Andy Cook, MD, who dedicated his career to providing, improving and advocating for behavioral health services for children, adolescents and their families.

SCHEDULE:

7:00 -7:30 Breakfast and conversation

7:30-7:35 Dr. Chris Bowe, President, Mid Coast-Parkview Health

7:35-8:50

• Michelle Rock, DO Medical Director of MH Behavioral Health Autism Services
• Matt Nilson, MD MaineHealth Behavioral Health Pediatrics
• Cathleen Small, PhD, BCBA-D Director-Psychologist, MaineHealth Behavioral Health
• Review & Overview
  
  • Quick overview, building on the first seminar’s content
  • In-depth discussion on specific challenges and complexities
  • Framework to use when feeling “stuck”
• Behavioral Interventions
  
  • Review behavioral models and their applications
  • Case studies and practical examples
  • In pediatric office vs. referral to specialty care
  • Which specialist?
• Medication Management
  
  • Further discussion on medication nuances and management strategies
  • Use of atypicals?
  • Addressing specific scenarios and challenges
• Collaboration and Resources
  • When to refer to specialty care and what to expect for provider/family
  • Collaborating with schools and other providers
  • Connecting families with resources and support systems

8:50-9:00 Questions, Wrap-up and Resources

Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.

This seminar is being recorded and will be available soon. 

Registration is required.

MCH Lifestyle Medicine, 329 Maine St, Brunswick, ME, 207-373-6585

Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) is designed to improve the management of normal deliveries, as well as obstetric emergencies by standardizing the skills of first responders, emergency personnel and maternity care providers.

The BLSO curriculum is designed to train:

•Pre-hospital care providers 

•First responders and emergency personnel

•Medical, nursing, and physician assistant students