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2024 TIMELINE OF ACTIVITIES
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 - Our ninth year of activity!
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2024 Peer-Reviewed Publications
Mirza M, Trimboli C, Hartman J, Gamble A, Rfat M, Bentley J, Gross M, Alheresh R, Hussein Q, Markos T. Examining Barriers to Rehabilitation and Addressing Rehabilitation Needs among Persons with Forced Migration Experiences: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 May 17:S0003-9993(24)00990-0. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.05.002. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38763346.
January 2024
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Council meeting
Participated in virtual council meeting of the NIH’s NCCIH Council.
Parkinson’s British Columbia Brain Wellness
Monika Gross led a 90 minute workshop for 25+ family care partners in British Columbia based on The Poise Project’s “Partnering with Poise” curriculum. The workshop was well-received. To see a transcript of many of the participant’s takeaways, click here.
Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART)
Attended the Subjective Cognitive Disorders Professional Interest Area (PIA) group meeting reviewing new information and research from 2023. January 24
Attended the Cognition Professional Interest Area (PIA) group meeting reviewing new information and research from 2023.
January 25
Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders Alliance (PMD Alliance)
Webinar on new data about cognitive decline and Parkinson’s disease.
German Research Team Meeting
Supporting a team of teachers in Germany developing a research project about AT for Dystonia.
February 2024
5th Pan American Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Congress
Cartegena Colombia, February 9-11, 2024Attended three-day in person conference. Presented research poster “Importance of informal care partner participation in interventions for people living with Parkinson’s disease”. Poster was selected for a special Poster Tour, and an oral presentation was delivered. Had a team that exhibited at a nonprofit table. Conference was attended by 560 delegates from 29 countries. TEAM~ Monika Gross, Anna Furman, and Clara Sandler
“Partnering with Poise: Caring for the Care Partner” workshop curriculum training
Led a four-day training for two instructors in how to deliver The Poise Project’s four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for family care partners.
ACRM Athlete Development & Sports Rehabilitation Networking Group
Continued work on an active review of research literature focused on team sports participation’s impact on academic achievement and psychosocial wellbeing.
March 2024
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Attended webinar on peer mentoring for people living with paralysis and their families. March 13
Attended webinar on Mothering with Paralysis. March 20
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Attended webinar on Lewy Body dementia. March 14
American Society for the Alexander Technique
Attended member meeting on Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, Belonging, and Accessibility. March 14
National Institute of Mental Health
Attended full day 75th Anniversary online conference: “Amplifying Voices”. March 18
National Institutes of Health Office of Behavioral & Social Science Research
Attended webinar: “Lessons from the Pandemic: Social Connection”. March 19
Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
Attended webinar with Ray Dorsey: “Environmental Risk Factors for PD”. March 21
Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART)
Attended webinar on inclusive recruitment. March 22
The Developing Self UK
Attended webinar on Emotional Intelligence Training. March 24
April 2024
The Poise Project Boston/Providence Regional Project
Launched a 2024 regional effort to bring AT programming to the Boston/Providence area. Multiple meetings via Zoom with local AT professionals.
The Poise Project United Kingdom International Project
Launched a 2024 national effort to bring AT programming in the United Kingdom. Multiple meetings via Zoom with UK AT professionals.
Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART)
Attended two-day virtual conference: “Latinos and Alzhemer’s Symposium”. April 4 & 5
Western North Carolina Early Childhood Coaltion
Attended virtual local meeting with updates on efforts that the WNC ECC has been engaged in and opportunities for connection.
American Society for the Alexander Technique: Huddle Presentation: April 21
Monika Gross gave a virtual presentation at the AmSAT Huddle: “Find a Colleague and Start Your Own Local Alexander Technique Nonprofit”.
May 2024
Asynchronous Alexander Technique for Parkinson’s Basic Training Course
Met with 3 AT teachers who had taken The Poise Project asynchronous AT for Parkinson’s Basic Training Course for questions and discussion and mentoring.
“Partnering with Poise: Caring for the Care Partner” workshop curriculum training
Boston MALed a four-day training in Boston in how to deliver The Poise Project’s four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for family care partners. Part of The Poise Project’s 2024 Boston/Providence Regional Project.
“Poised for Parkinson’s: Manage Balance, Walking & Freezing” workshop curriculum training
Boston MALed a four-day training in Boston in how to deliver The Poise Project’s four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. Part of The Poise Project’s 2024 Boston/Providence Regional Project.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Educating America Tour: Salt Lake City Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Conference, May 15
Salt Lake City UT,The Poise Project had an AFA Member Nonprofit exhibit table and team presence with Chandler Vaccaro who advocated to care partners and people living with dementia about Alexander technique services, including the “Partnering with Poise” program. Contact information for care partners was gathered for our next courses, and professional contacts made with speakers and other exhibitors.
June 2024
Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® event, June 1
Portland MaineTEAM - Hope Gillerman, Tae Hyoung Kim & Witold Fitz-Simmons
The Poise Project informed the local Parkinson's communities about AT at Moving Day® events around the country. Table with handout materials and Alexander mini-lesson "Poise Tune Ups". Took photos for The Poise Project Tip Card "Takeaways" project
“Poised for Parkinson’s: Manage Balance, Walking & Freezing” workshop curriculum training, June 5-9
London UKLed a five-day training in London in how to deliver The Poise Project’s four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. Included two public workshop days with 13 people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners attending as part of the teacher training supervision. Part of The Poise Project’s 2024 United Kingdom International Project.
King’s College Student Mental Health Conference, June 10-12
London UKTEAM~ Monika Gross & Judith Kleinman
A collaboration between The Poise Project and The Developing Self UK. We attended a three-day in person conference. Presented workshop/presentation: “Embodied Agency: An introduction to Alexander technique as a student mental health intervention”. The workshop included a 25 minute didactic presentation with research and background on AT, and 45 minutes of experiential activity with time for Q&A afterwards. Many excellent connections made with university mental health professionals and charities, with interest in following up with possible feasibility trials of AT programming. Conference was attended by 130 professionals in the mental health field, both researchers and clinicians.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “Educating America Tour: Boston Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Conference, June 12
Boston MA.The Poise Project had an AFA Member Nonprofit exhibit table and team presence with Hope Gillerman and Anna Furman to advocate to care partners and people living with dementia about Alexander technique programs, including the “Partnering with Poise” program. Contact information for care partners was gathered for our next courses, and professional contacts made with speakers and other exhibitors.
ACRM Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Movement Interventions Task Force, June 12
Monika Gross gave a well-received virtual 45 minute presentation with Q&A on the Information/Education Page she co-authored that was published in the Archives of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Gopaul, U., Ogawa, E. F., Zanwar, P. P., Omar, Z. B., Sood, P., & Gross, M. (2023). What do I Need to Know About Home and Community-Based Physical Activity and Exercise After My Stroke?. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, S0003-9993(23)00649-4. Published:December 15, 2023. https://www.archives-pmr.org/article/S0003-9993(23)00649-4/fulltext
London Centre for Alexander Technique Training (LCATT) Lecture, June 13
Monika Gross attended a presentation by Ellen Casey on her thesis research at the Royal College of Music, Exploring the perceived impact of extensive training in the Alexander technique on the day-to-day lives of professional musicians.
“Partnering with Poise: Caring for the Care Partner” workshop curriculum training, June 14-18
London UKLed a five-day training in London in how to deliver The Poise Project’s four-lesson evidence-based workshop curriculum for care partners of people living with longterm care needs. Included two public workshop days with some family and therapeutic professional care partner’s attending as part of the teacher training supervision. Part of The Poise Project’s 2024 United Kingdom International Project.
July 2024
How to teach The Poise Project curriculum via Zoom June 24, July 1, 8, 10 & 25
Led a five-day training online for two AT teachers in how to deliver The Poise Project’s workshop curriculum effectively online via Zoom. Part of The Poise Project’s 2024 Boston/Providence Regional Project.
August 2024
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October 2024
November 2024
December 2024
Throughout 2024
The Developing Self USA
Meetings during the year with US team members of the US working group, a branch of The Developing Self UK, on the ongoing project to bring AT-related curriculum to children and youth in primary, secondary, and tertiary school settings. Also continued with ongoing WhatsApp and Zoom meetings with The Developing Self UK project.
International Somatic Movement Education & Therapy Association (ISMETA)
Attended monthly international Somatic Cafés and Community Connect meetings throughout the year with somatic movement educator and therapist colleagues on a variety of subjects, including addressing gaps in Accessibility in Somatics.
Monthly Meetings of the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM) Special Interest, Networking, & Taskforce Groups
Monika Gross is an active participant in ACRM special interest groups, representing Alexander technique to allied health professionals involved in clinical rehab research and practice, and working on articles and other team projects.
Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation NG
Aging Research & Geriatric Rehabilitation NG Cognition in Aging TF
Athlete Development & Sports Rehab NG
Arts & Neuroscience NG
Arts & Neuroscience NG Executive Committee
Brain Injury Interdisciplinary SIG Cognitive Rehabilitation TF
Brain Injury Interdisciplinary SIG Culture & Diversity in TBI TF
International ISIG - Refugee Empowerment TF
Military-Veterans Affairs NG Brain Injury Focus on Behavioral Health TF
Neurodegenerative Diseases NG
Neurodegenerative Diseases NG Leadership Committee
Neurodegenerative Diseases NG Parkinsonism & Related Movement Disorders TF
Neurodegenerative Diseases NG Alzheimer’s Disease TF
Stroke ISIG Movement Interventions TF
Pain Rehabilitation NG
Stroke ISIG Aphasia & Other Communications Disorders TF