Mindfulness for Parkinson's
Welcome!
Here are resources for people with Parkinson's and if you would like to share anything else please email me and I can post it for you. Thank you and I hope you find what you need.

Drop-in sessions
Usually the 1st Wednesday of each month 8-8.45pm
Next sessions: Weds 4th May, Weds 8th June, Weds 6th July
Please use the Zoom Link button on the homepage to access the session.
These are intended for those who have done a mindfulness course, but you are welcome to come along as a taster too. The first half will be a guided meditation and the latter half reflections and chat. Payment by donation, if you would like, thank you.
Courses
Please click on the course title for more information and you can also contact me if you have any questions and I'm happy to chat over the phone or email.
Finding Peace in a Frantic World for Younger People with Parkinson's and/or their partners and family members
8-week evening course £200
Spring/summer course dates TBC
Finding Peace in a Frantic World for Younger People with Parkinson's and/or their partners and family members
8-week daytime course £200
FREE introductory sessions Thursday 31st March & Thursday 21st April 10.30 - 11.30 (please use Zoom Link button on home page, no need to book)
Course runs Thursdays 28th April - 23rd June 10.30 - 11.45
(please note, no session on Bank Holiday 2nd June)
If you need help towards the cost of the programme please don’t be afraid to ask. You may be eligible for a Parkinson’s UK Grant. Please see the Parkinson’s UK website for relevant details. To apply, you will need to download and complete a grant application form and submit it for review. If you are successful, Parkinson’s UK will remit the grant directly to Teresa Gane on your behalf.
The Parkinson's UK Area Development Manager for the South will be at both introductory sessions so you will be able to ask her any questions too.
Reflections on a mindfulness course
Not sure how mindfulness can help? Here's a short video of a wonderful group of participants with Parkinson's, reflecting on an 8-week MBCT course they completed.
New podcast on mindful walking for addressing gait freeze from AMRA - American Mindfulness Research Association
A short film by Brett Harvey - a reflective essay on living with young onset Parkinson's disease.
Blog on Parkinson's and Mindfulness by
Dr Angeliki Bogosian