Parkinson’s Meetup is Generously Supported by the
Parkinson's Association of West Michigan

An Opportunity for Past Parkinson's Mindfulness Students
to meditate and support one another
Led by Barbara Pickut, M.D. & Carol Hendershot

Thursday, December 12, from 9:30 - 11:00 am

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Monthly Mindful Meetup for People with Parkinson's and Care Partners

The stress of living with Parkinson’s Disease can be physically and emotionally demanding. The practices of mindfulness & self-compassion can support us in our most demanding moments. Cultivating mindful attention and self-compassion will deepen your ability to be present, help you manage challenging experiences, and create space for wise choices in all areas of your life.

Join us for this Monthly Meeting where we can: 

  • Learn more about Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

  • Explore ways to integrate these powerful tools into our lives

  • Find new ways to cultivate positive emotions 

Support one another as we practice

  • Sitting meditation

  • Mindful Yoga 

  • Supportive touch & self-compassion

Cultivating mindful attention and self-compassion will deepen your ability to be present, help you
manage challenging experiences, and create space for wise choices in all areas of your life.

Dr. Barbara A. Pickut, MD, MPH, RYT 200

Neurologist – MSU Health Care,
Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor

Barbara is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Michigan State University, serving people with movement and memory challenges. She is a certified instructor in MBSR from the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical School and a certified Yoga instructor. She has been working with people with PD and mindfulness training since 2006.

Carol Hendershot, E-RYT 500

Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Instructor,
Co-Founder – GR Center for Mindfulness

Carol has been teaching the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course since 2008 and has led hundreds of students through the program. She has completed extensive training through The Center for Mindfulness at the UMass Medical School, UCSD Center for Mindfulness, and the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She is also a certified yoga instructor.