Creative Connections: Arts & Wellness for Parkinson's
Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series
Creative Connections is an arts-based wellness program designed to support the emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being of people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. In this session, our facilitators will introduce the creative practices they use—including acting, improvisation, voice work, choreography, drama therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, and movement.
After sharing an overview of their approach, they will guide participants through a series of simple, engaging activities. Together, we’ll explore how creative expression can spark connection, build confidence, and offer meaningful tools for well-being.
Speaker
Maggie Ivancic MSW, LCSW
Center Coordinator & Clinical Social Worker
UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
Heather Davis Cuevas, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
UNC Chapel Hill, Movement Disorders Center, Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Due to the nature of our social engagement programs and to protect the privacy of participants, we will not be recording or archiving these programs. By not recording, it's our hope that the program provides a comfortable environment that encourages meaningful participation.
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This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
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