Wellness Wednesday: Parkinson's Anonymous Series

This webinar is designed for those who are close to someone who has been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s. During our time together, we will highlight the challenges many people face when negotiating how and when their loved one will share their diagnosis publicly. Recognizing that the family member’s needs may differ from the person with Parkinson’s, attendees will hear from peers who have navigated this process and the lessons they’ve learned. We will highlight ways to find support without crossing your loved one with Parkinson’s boundaries. 

Speaker

Kelly McWilliams, MSN, RN
Nurse Navigator, Corewell Health Movement Disorders
Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador and Comprehensive Care Center Coordinator

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

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

Beginning from "home base" seated in our chairs, we'll commence with a quiet baseball player's body warmup. However, our energy will gradually rise as we encourage one another while virtually hitting home runs!  To share our experience with our fellow PD Health @ Home-ers in our zoom gallery, we'll create a silent story with our bodies using facial expression, gesture, energy, and then enhance it with unique sounds.  We’ll save time to journey into a surprise artwork. During this experience, you'll discover ways to translate your impressions into a personalized movement mantra.

Speaker

Cynthia Pegado, Director
Moving Body & Mind

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.

Join health psychologist, Taylor Rush, PhD, as she explores 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

Managing a chronic condition can bring up feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. In this session we will think together about the cultivation of equanimity through mindfulness practice and offer a meditation specifically designed to build equanimity in the face of life’s most pressing challenges.

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

Devon Hase, Meditation Teacher, Author

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

Join us every Monday as our expert speaker leads you in guided relaxation techniques to help boost brain power and reduce stress.

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

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200 - Yoga and Meditation teacher, Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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

Join health psychologist, Taylor Rush, PhD, as she explores 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.

Most of us think of joy as a happy accident. But joy can be cultivated through simple, accessible mindfulness practices. In this session we will talk together about how to build joy into your days, and introduce a joy meditation that you can do sitting quietly or on the go.

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

Nico Hase, PhD

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

Today, Crista shares a session bringing awareness to an invisible experience so many of us endure. Anxiety is unsettled energy that disturbs the body's natural harmony. In this practice, you will be guided gently through some essential steps to manage stressful anxiety in order for you to reach a state of calmness. We will relax our nervous system, our body, and our mind. Come prepared to explore peace.

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

Crista Ellis, BS, RYT-200 - Yoga and Meditation teacher, Community Engagement Manager, Parkinson's Foundation

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

Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

Do you see what I see? Hallucinations and Delusions in Parkinson's

Psychosis can be a frightening word. In Parkinson’s disease, the medical definition of psychosis usually starts with mild symptoms that can have a big impact on quality of life. Psychosis can vary from severe confusion to seeing things that aren’t there, to believing things that are not true. Find out what causes these symptoms, how people with Parkinson’s might experience them and management strategies.

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Speaker

Megan E. Gomez, PhD
Staff Psychologist, Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center

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