Dr. Andy Cook Pediatric Behavioral Health Series 2026: 

Chronic Absenteeism & School Refusal  

• Seminar 1: Understanding School Refusal, Thursday, August 27, 2026
• Seminar 2: Strategies, Systems, & Collaborative Responses, Wednesay, October 28, 2026
• Presenters: Dr. Alyssa Goodwin, Jennifer Bowdish, RN, Caitlin D’Amour, LCSW

7-9 a.m., 329 Maine St, Brunswick

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.

Providers are eligible to earn 1 CME for this seminar.

Registration is required.

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

Our classes reflect Lincoln Hospital's dedication to our philosophy of family-centered care.  Classes are taught by an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant from the family birth center who will bring her knowledge and experience to her teaching.  We will review how milk is made, why breastfeeding is so important, feeding cues and positions and so much more.  We use short videos and discussion to ensure you and your baby are off to a great start!  Also covered is prenatal colostrum harvesting as well as hand expression, pumping and storage of breastmilk.  The class is informal and allows for open discussion.  Please call the Lincoln Hospital Family Birth Center for questions at:  207.563.4536 **Class is located at WATSON CENTER

This single two-hour class provides a pre-birth opportunity to ask questions and learn about breastfeeding and returning to work. 

Pre-registration is required in order to obtain access to virtual access. Please call (207)301-8337 to register.

Cooking with a Coach … Options for a healthy lifestyle

Join our Lifestyle Medicine Health Coaches in preparing all the comfort, flavor, and joy of a Thanksgiving meal made with simple changes that support a healthy lifestyle.

Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5-7 pm

Registration is required. 

To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, Teaching Kitchen, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Join us on November 7, 2026, from 9 am-3 pm for a MBSR Retreat.

This retreat is open to current attendees in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course and anyone who has previously participated in the 8-week course.

The cost is included in the course fee.

Registration is required.

For more information and to register call (207) 373-6585.

MH Lifestyle Medicine, Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick

Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:30-7 pm 

Coping strategies for dealing with grief and loss during the holidays.

Presented by Andy Sokoloff, LMSW, Bereavement Coordinator, MaineHealth CHANS Home Health and Hospice

Registration is required.

Call 207-373-6585 for more information.

MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick (Parkview)

The Arts of Wellness: Writing Through Grief

Wednesday, December 2, 5:30-7 pm

We will all face intense grief at various times in our lives.  Sometimes, it will come in the form of the death of a loved one, and at other times it may take different forms: illness or injury, divorce, natural disasters, disability, family estrangement, loss of a job, taking on a caregiving role, and many others.

In this free workshop, participants will join writer Sarah Kilch Gaffney to learn how expressive writing and journaling can help us navigate grief in all its forms. Participants will hear readings, try out writing prompts, and learn about the benefits of expressive writing and journaling, as well as take home some helpful tools and ideas. No writing experience is necessary, anyone experiencing any kind of grief is welcome, and all workshop participants will get to bring a journal home with them to continue their practice.

Registration is required. 

To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.

Creative Reset: Community Watercolor

December 3, 9:30-11:30 am

Enjoy a relaxing morning of creative experience, conversation and connection - one brushstroke at a time!

Everyone will contribute to one beautiful collaborative painting that each participant will bring home a section of as a meaningful reminder of connection, creativity and shared experience.

You will be led through a series of drawing and painting prompts to guide the process – No experience needed! All supplies will be provided - Just bring your curiosity and willingness to try something new. Discover the joy of creating art together, slowing down and being present, and seeing the individual contributions joining together as one.

Cost is $12 per person.

Registration is required.

MH Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, Maine, enter through Main entrance.