For those of us managing Parkinson’s, the body can become a source of frustration and difficulty. It might even seem counterintuitive to think about bringing awareness to the body. In this session, we will focus on the benefits of body awareness and offer a guided meditation on awareness of the body.

Speaker

Devon Hase, Author, Meditation Teacher

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.

Humans experience a broad range of emotions that inherently get labeled as "good" and "bad". This causes us to avoid unpleasant feelings or experiences. What many people forget is that accepting the "not so great" allows us to love deeper, experience gratitude for the lives we have built, and make transformative changes. As Steve Hayes has said, "acceptance, mindfulness, and values are keys for that transformative shift." So, instead of trying to change our thoughts, change our emotions, or change our minds, let's take a moment to embrace it all.

Speaker

Danielle R. Carns, PsyD - Director, Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder Program; Clinical Neuropsychologist, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD - Health Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic

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.

Developing a mindfulness practice can be a great gift as we manage our journey with Parkinson’s. But how do we do it? This session will focus on the nuts and bolts of building mindfulness into your days, help you overcome common hurdles, and offer a guided meditation to help bring mindfulness to every moment.

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD - Author, Meditation Teacher

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.

In today’s session we will practice enhancing our awareness by coming to your senses. This mindful meditation will strengthen your “present-moment” awareness. Referring to the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, we will take time to explore the value of "resting in awareness" not only to facilitate clarity in ourselves, but also as a means of relating to and healing "dis-ease".

Speaker

Crista Ellis, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Community Engagement Manager with the Parkinson's Foundation

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.

In sessions with Dr. Rush, we explore different dimensions of a mindfulness practice. She will share ways to ground and settle the mind and body. These mindfulness techniques can offer moments of respite and clarity that can be useful throughout your week. Find a comfortable seat and join your mindful Parkinson's community for a special session.

Whether this is your first mindfulness Monday, or you are a returning participant, these sessions are created with the intention of including everyone. There will be time for questions following the practice.

Speaker

Taylor Rush, PhD - Health Psychologist, Director of Behavioral Services and Interdisciplinary Programs, Center for Neurological Restoration, Cleveland Clinic

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.

Wellness Wednesday

Parkinson’s disease (PD) impacts people in different ways. It is difficult to predict the progression of Parkinson’s. Some people experience the changes over many years while others find the disease progresses more quickly. During this webinar we will explore why people with Parkinson’s progress differently, how to live well in the marathon of PD, and how treatment and care needs may change over time.

Speaker

Danielle Nicole Larson, MD
Northwestern University, Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center
Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

There is still a lot we don’t know about Parkinson’s disease (PD), and through research, efforts are being made to close the gaps in our knowledge and understanding.  In addition to the development of new therapies for symptom management, research also seeks to find ways to stop progression and ultimately end PD.  During this EB, we will learn about current research that is taking various approaches to develop a treatment that may significantly slow PD’s progression.

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Speaker

Lorraine Kalia, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Associate Professor
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto
Toronto Western Research Institute
Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Disease 

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

We want to thank this webinar's sponsors, UCB and Novartis, for supporting our mission.

Wellness Wednesday

This program will provide a basic overview of Parkinson’s disease. Learn what Parkinson’s is, what causes it, common symptoms, treatments, and strategies for managing symptoms.

Speaker

Leslie J. Cloud, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Neurology
Rogliano Endowed Chair in Parkinson's Disease
Director, Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone.  Pain is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, that is often under-recognized.  Learn about the types of pain in Parkinson’s, its impact on the individual, and the many ways to manage pain in PD. 

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Speaker

Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, San Francisco
Founder of Beyond Rehab (digital neuro rehab and wellness clinic)

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.