## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Social & Emotional Wellness DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont 870 Williston Road South Burlington, VT 05403 May 17, 20249:00 am to 1:00 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=113469&view=RSVP) The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Emotional and social health is an important part of living well with Parkinson’s disease. Many symptoms of Parkinson’s, such as anxiety, apathy and mood changes, can affect emotional and social wellness. Learn how various clinical and creative therapies can support not only symptom management but the overall well-being of the person living with PD. **Speakers joining us from the University of Vermont Medical Center:** - **James T. Boyd**, MD - **Suzanne M. Kennedy**, MD - **Lucas Kovacevich**, MSW There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. Lunch will be provided. *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## Contact Us Derek Russell [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) NewEngland@Parkinson.org ](mailto:NewEngland@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (585) 380-1101 ]() ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Wellbeing ](/events/2026/Sep14MM) Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week. September 14, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=117730&view=RSVP) Professional Education ### [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) Educational Events ### [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Health @ Home Join us for new, weekly virtual wellness programs! Take part in one or all of our events that cover: mindfulness, interviews with experts and guided exercise. [VIEW EVENTS](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn