BRIDGTON – “Holistic Approaches to Wellness for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers” is the subject of a Tuesday series being presented at Bridgton Hospital.

Emily Ecker, LCSW, outreach social worker for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at Central Maine Medical Center, will be the series facilitator.

The series continues with the following sessions:

Sept. 30: “Working with Healing Energy to Manage Pain and Fatigue” with Reiki practitioner Karen Harding, RN, and a practitioner from Crystal Lake Spa and Wellness Center.

Oct. 7: “The Emotional and Spiritual Impact of Cancer” with Priscilla Bickford, RN, Bridgton Hospital chaplain, and Emily Ecker, LCSW.

Oct. 14: “Gathering State and National Resources Using the Internet and Closure Time: Sharing Reflections,” with Emily Ecker, LCSW.

The series is presented free at Bridgton Hospital from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Attendees can choose to enroll for as many, or as few, of the lectures as they wish.

Call 795-8250 or 866-336-7287 for more information or to register.