Acadia Mindfulness

09/14/2026

Excited to facilitate this group again this fall!

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Finding Peace in a Frantic World
Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center Announces Free 8-Week Mindfulness Series

Life can feel overwhelming, particularly when cancer becomes part of the journey. This fall, the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center invites you to slow down, reconnect, and discover practical ways to bring greater calm and balance into everyday life.

Beginning Thursday, October 1, 2026, instructor Jen Harry will lead a free 8-week mindfulness series based on the book Mindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World.
The series is designed to help participants develop practical mindfulness skills that can support stress reduction, emotional wellness, and greater balance in daily life.

Choose the Time That Works for You
Sessions will be held every Thursday for eight weeks, with two options available:

Morning Session: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Jen will facilitate the program in person at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center in Ellsworth. Participants may also attend from our Baileyville Center via Polycom, where staff will be available onsite for support.

Can't make it to either Center? A Zoom option is also available, making it possible to participate from home.

New to Mindfulness? You Are Welcome!
You don't need any previous mindfulness or meditation experience to participate. The series welcomes all experience levels, from someone exploring mindfulness for the first time to those with intermediate or advanced practices.

The program is open to anyone impacted by cancer including patients, survivors, and caregivers as well as members of the general public.

Participants will receive materials to support their eight-week journey, including the program book, participant workbook/journal, pen, and additional materials.

More than simply attending a weekly class, this series offers an opportunity to develop skills that participants can continue using long after the eight weeks have ended.

Join Us Beginning October 1

8-Week Mindfulness Series with Jen Harry

📅 Thursdays beginning October 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. OR 1:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 In person: Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth
📍 Remote-site participation: Baileyville Center via Polycom
💻 From home: Zoom
💜 FREE — Pre-registration required

Register online: 8-Week Mindfulness Series Registration
To register by phone or request the Zoom link, call 207-664-0339 or email [email protected].

For additional information, contact Stacy Foss at [email protected] or (207) 664-0339.

This fall, give yourself the opportunity to slow down, be present, and discover a little more peaceeven in the midst of a frantic world.

08/03/2026

Who couldn’t use a day of relaxation & reconnection in the midst of a busy summer? Hope you’ll join me Aug 10th & 17th!

What if one day could change the way the rest of your week feels?

Join us this August for Mindful Monday at Fox Pond Lodge with Jen Harry, whose work combines mindfulness, meditation, psychology, and resiliency training to help people find more calm in everyday life.

✨ August 17: https://square.link/u/OAndJdGv

Together, we'll create space to pause, breathe, and reconnect with what matters most. These sessions run from 9:30AM to 12:30PM, including a healthy lunch on the deck, overlooking the pond. You are welcome to spend time after lunch to reflect on the day and enjoy the peace and tranquility of this unforgettable setting.

07/27/2026

Super excited to offer Mindfulness Mondays Aug 3, 10 & 17 at the beautiful Fox Pond Lodge! Morning guided mindfulness practices in nature, a delicious prepared lunch & the afternoon to relax, hike, swim, rest & reset!

07/19/2026

One of the most important mindfulness practices is being aware of how you are talking to & treating yourself, are you a harsh critic or are you kind & caring like you would to be to your best friend? In my work I see how learning the skill of self-compassion changes everything! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Rea5sPJLE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

02/20/2026

I’m really excited to facilitate this class at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, it starts next week and I’d love to have you join us!

🌿 8-Week Mindfulness Series – Starting Thursday, February 26th 🌿

The Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center is excited to offer an 8-week mindfulness series designed to help you find calm, balance, and support during life’s challenges.

Based on Mindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Led by Jen Harry

Thursdays beginning February 26th

We will offer two sessions each week:

Morning: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

In-person option: Ellsworth Center (Jen will be onsite)
Baileyville Center: Join by Polycom with staff support
Can’t attend either location? No problem join remotely via Zoom from anywhere.

This group is open to anyone impacted by cancer, as well as the general public. Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness, curious to learn what it is, or already have experience, all levels are welcome from beginner to advanced.

Materials will be included, such as:

✔️ the book
✔️ participant workbook/journal
✔️ pen
✔️ and other goodies!

📞 Call: 207-664-0339

📧 Email: [email protected]

📲 To register or receive the Zoom link, contact us anytime!

08/02/2025

I have to admit that advertising & marketing are not my thing. A lot of the work I do is specifically with organizations who do the advertising for me and personal word of mouth from people who who have experienced big benefits & transformation in their lives from my mindfulness & nervous system regulation coaching. But I’m super passionate about how much of a difference learning these things can help so making a vow to be a little more active here. So something i can easily do is just show you some pictures of moments of peace I actively look for in my days, they soothe my nervous system & maybe yours as well, hope you enjoy & happy to answer any questions!

02/14/2025

Music is so nourishing to our nervous systems. This is a screenshot of a peek at one of my playlists called Dance Like Crazy 2. I love making playlists to help shift my mood, calm me down when I’m activated & to motivate me when I’m feeling sluggish. I also have playlists called Lift Me Up & Remember These Things. They never fail to lift me up when I’m feeling down, help me get the chores around the house done and even help me fall asleep. And part of nervous system activation (fight or flight) is an excess of energy so if the music makes you move it helps get rid of that excess energy so you can feel more calm. Not to mention the research on the impact of music to improve immune system function, improve mood, & increase overall well-being, so crank up the tunes! How does music help you? Sending lots of love!

02/12/2025

Sometimes nourishing my nervous system means NOT doing things. I didn’t post yesterday because I had a busy day & I like to bring thoughtful consideration to what I say & not pressure myself to just post something. Other ways not doing things to nourish your system could look like:
—not being self critical (practicing self-compassion instead)
—NOT saying yes when I want to say no (not overcommitting myself)
—NOT people pleasing
—NOT feeling guilty for resting when I need it
—NOT focusing on things that ramp up activation (the news, doom scrolling)
—NOT putting off doing things that make me happy
—NOT procrastinating & avoiding things that need to be dealt with
It often feels challenging to not do these things, but holding a big intention to nourish yourself & your nervous system & asking again & again—“What would be most nourishing to my nervous system in this moment??” really helps. And remembering it’s a practice. The more we practice the more we can rewire our our brain for these practices to become a new go to. What are you NOT doing right now to support yourself & reduce activation? Sending lots of love to you all!

02/10/2025

Nourishing Your Nervous System: Today we had another snowstorm. We’ve got more snow this year than in the last 3 years put together. While I love the snow, I’m not getting out much & have been longing for connection (one of the biggest needs of our nervous systems!) so I connected on Zoom while cozy & mostly in pajamas. I checked out a new group I was interested in—which was lovely & inspiring & then with a dear friend who is facing some big challenges in her life & it felt good to connect with her and be a support. And finally another inspiring webinar this evening with the Land Peace Foundation. All these connections, even with some things that made my heart heavy (the ‘both and’ we have the ability to hold both joy & sorrow at the same time) uplifted me & were a balm to my nervous system. I didn’t get any picts of those but did get some of the snow for your viewing pleasure! What did you do to soothe your nervous system today? I’d love to hear & sending lots of love! Acadia Mindfulness Nervous System Peace

02/09/2025

With all that’s going on in the world today, one of the most important things we can do is nourish our nervous systems in any way we can. With rest, with connection to loved ones, with small moments of joy & beauty, offering kindness & care, eating nutritious food to fuel our body & comfort food when we need it, time off from doom scrolling (and preferably intentionally choosing trusted social media that inspires), mindfulness & meditation, quiet time, nature, walking, knitting—whatever things soothe your own unique nervous systems, that give your senses, your body & mind a break. It’s not irresponsible, it’s the most important thing we can do to ensure that we can show up in the world in the ways we want to, and continue to have compassion, kindness, empathy & care. So I’m committing to sharing how I’m caring for my own nervous system daily, with little things & sometimes bigger things. Today, I’m sharing pictures of some unusual & beautiful flowers I have in my home. I’m lucky enough to be friends with the grower & every time I look at them they bring me joy! I know I’m supporting a local small business, that they are grown with love, and I like to imagine all the other people who they are bringing so much joy to. They lift my heart, connect me to my community & remind me to see the beauty all around in troubling times. Hoping you all are finding ways to care for your nervous systems & sending you much love! Acadia Mindfulness Mindfulness in Daily Life Mindfulness Peace Rest Eden Street Flowers