Mindfulness for Parkinson’s is a LIVE, 8-week, online class taught in small groups that provides practical, powerful, portable and reliable tools that can help manage stress…
~Key Benefits~
Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Regular practice of Mindfulness helps to address mind wandering and rumination, reducing the overwhelming feelings that can arise from chronic conditions like Parkinson’s
Improves Emotional Well-Being: Regular practice of Mindfulness exercises can elevate mood and improve overall emotional health
Enhances Coping Skills: With practice, Mindfulness techniques provide tools for managing day to day stress with Parkinson’s
Symptom Management in Stressful Situations: Mindfulness tools alongside treatment as usual can assist in reducing tremor and dyskinesia in some people
~Testimonials~ Empowerment
“It’s given me courage… When there are things that you have done your whole life that are just a matter of fact, and you’ve given up… I’ve always had lovely flowers and a big garden in the back But what this group has given me I can do things that I didn’t think I could do."
"I haven't done anything, and I am just shaking everywhere on the inside I meditated for about 25 minutes... It was gone. I didn't have to pop a rescue pill. I have another tool.”
Improved Control of Parkinson’s Symptoms
“It slowed my tremors down tremendously.”
“Mindfulness - it’s a new way to deal with my Parkinson’s If I just sit and meditate or do the body-scan – it relaxes me, and I can go on with the rest of my day.”
~An Invitation~
Mindfulness practice is like learning to play a musical instrument you have to practice It can make a significant difference in managing Parkinson’s Whether you’re living with it or supporting someone who is, incorporating this practice into your daily routine can help you along the path towards wellness and resilience.
Join one of our tailored mindfulness groups:
People living with Parkinson’s: Connect with others who understand your journey
People living with Parkinson’s and their Care Partner: Strengthen your bond and support each other through shared mindfulness practices
Care Partners: Focus on your own well-being and learn techniques specifically designed to help you as a care partner
~DrTalks Parkinson’s Solution Summit 2.0 Offerings~
Care Partners receive FREE participation in an 8-week online class, if their Person with Parkinson’s registers for the training during the Parkinson’s Solution Summit 2.0 FREE Body Scan by Dr. Barbara Anne Pickut, MD, MPH
~Contact Us~
Visit our website at www.parkinsonsmindfulness.com to schedule a free 15-minute call to join one of our tailored groups and start experiencing the benefits of Mindfulness.
Interested in Individual Coaching for Mindfulness for People Living with Parkinson’s and their Care Partners? Please visit our website at www parkinsonsmindfulness com to schedule a free 15-minute call
Disclaimer: Mindfulness for People Living with Parkinson’s and Care Partners is for educational purposes only. No medical advice will be given.
About Dr. Barbara Anne Pickut, MD, MPH
Dr. Barbara Anne Pickut, MD, MPH, is a Neurologist and Movement Disorders specialist with profound expertise in Parkinson's disease and mindfulness-based training as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance wellness for People with Parkinson's and their Care Partners She has an extensive background in clinical research for Parkinson's, having been an investigator in multiple international new drug development trials.
Dr. Pickut's pioneering research has demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness-based training in reducing Parkinson's disease symptoms, showing measurable changes on MRI brain scans and improvements in quality of life Her latest research involves a focus group analysis of the lived experiences of people with Parkinson's after an 8-week mindfulness training.
Dr. Pickut is a certified teacher of mindfulnessbased stress reduction (MBSR) from the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness and a certified yoga instructor.
www.parkinsonsmindfulness.com