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Todd Schmenk replied to the topic Are you a first time caregiver? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year, 1 month ago
Hey all –
Here is a short version video of a presentation I had done locally for a support group (It was for cancer, but the guidelines apply here as well) in how to build a support team. What also needs mentioning is that it is completely acceptable (and often necessary) for those on a support team to build their own support team. This…[Read more]
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Todd Schmenk replied to the topic Do you go to counselling? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year, 1 month ago
Just following up on a question for how to find an ACT therapist. Places like Zencare and Psychology today tend to have a place where clinicians list whether or not they utilize ACT in their practice, but keep in mind that there is no certification for ACT and you will need to ask them whether they have worked with Steve Hayes, Russ Harris, and…[Read more]
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Todd Schmenk started the topic Considerations for the Caregiver in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year, 1 month ago
Like the person with Parkinson’s, the caregiver also had little choice in the matter. The diagnosis often affects at least two people (most likely you reading this post). Neither person truly wanted to be thrust into this situation and both, once this happens, are often unsure of how best to proceed.
Here are some concepts and ideas to h…[Read more]
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Todd Schmenk replied to the topic Do you go to counselling? in the forum A Forum for Parkinson's Disease Caregivers 1 year, 1 month ago
In my position as a counselor, I can attest to the fact that many folks do go to counseling to help in supporting their efforts. About a third of my practice is in helping those experiencing difficult thoughts and emotions related to their diagnosis. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the typical approach I use in working with them and s…[Read more]
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Todd Schmenk's profile was updated 1 year, 1 month ago
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Todd Schmenk became a registered member 1 year, 2 months ago
Hey Todd,
My name is Mary Beth. I’m a forum moderator here. My Dad was diagnosed with PD in 2013. I just wanted to say: Wow! The idea of labelling PD patients as “heroes” in the literary sense never occurred to me. But boy, is it ever true. Especially since the literary hero changes over the course of their story. Thank you for thoughts!