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.

We all think. Mindfulness won’t stop that. What mindfulness can do is help us be aware of our thoughts so that we can put attention and energy into the thoughts that serve us, and let go of the thoughts that aren’t helpful. In this session, we will discuss how this works and offer a guided meditation on awareness of thoughts.

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, PhD

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

In today's session, we will discuss various methods of managing our pain with mindfulness practices. The foundation of these practices is grounded in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), which was originally created by Jon Kabatt-Zinn, PhD in 1979 to alleviate suffering in patients with chronic pain at the Stress Reduction Clinic Center at UMass Medical Center.

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

Lisa Varno, MMEd, E-RYT, YACEP
Certified Integrative Health Coach, Trained at Duke Integrative Medicine

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

Emotions can be overwhelming, especially for those of us managing a chronic illness. In this session, we will look at how to use mindfulness to tend our emotions and find the wisdom that lives in every feeling.

Speaker

Nico Hase, PhD

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.

More than 110,000 veterans with Parkinson’s disease (PD) receive care through the U.S. Department of Affairs (VA).  Many U.S. military veterans with Parkinson’s have access to specialized medical care and financial assistance through the VA. We will explore the resources and support services that Veterans have access to through the VA and the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Speakers

Gretchen Glenn, LCSW
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Philadelphia Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center
Social Worker / Associate Director of Education

Christina Ketron, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Neurology Services, Nurse Practitioner
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center

Mr. Welma James Jackson Jr, MA
Capitol Area Regional Manager
Accreditations, OJT and Department Service Officer (VFW)
Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs

Shawn Katalinas MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
OT Clinical Care Coordinator for Education (CCCE)
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

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

In partnership with Vanderbilt Medical Center, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.

Wellness Wednesdays: Palliative Care Series

This program provides helpful tips on preparing for your future and making decisions related to your medical care and treatment. It also covers important questions to ask your medical team and family members about goals of care and planning for the future. This program can help you answer questions such as:

1. What kind of care do I want and why?

2. What might I want in the future related to my care and treatment?

3. How can I tell others what I want in the future related to my medical care?

Speakers

Tom Carroll, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Divisions of General Medicine & Palliative Care, University of Rochester

Andrew Huang, MD, Hospital and Palliative Medicine Fellow, Division of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center

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

Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement Series

The Social Engagement Series will welcome members of the PD community to come together to enjoy art, music, literature and more, as well as an opportunity to meet and socialize with others. Programs will utilize community partners to lead their unique programs focused on social and peer engagement.

Speaker

Alyson Chananie, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinical Consultant/Speech-Language Pathologist
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (Edison NJ)

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.

Wellness Wednesday

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

Speaker

Kelly McWilliams, RN
Nurse Navigator, Corewell Health Movement Disorders
Parkinson’s Foundation Comprehensive Care Center Coordinator

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