Philadelphia Pennsylvania

The Poise Project - “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” Managing Balance, Walking & Freezing of Gait Workshop

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR CLASSES WITH PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S & THEIR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's
Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project

IN PERSON “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:
In order to take this workshop curriculum training, it is a pre-requisite to have taken the online “Basic AT for Parkinson’s Training” or to have viewed the four recordings of one of these trainings and had follow-up Zoom meetings with the instructor. Please go to this link for more information and related costs: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/at4pdbasictraining

DATES/HOURS: 

• 8 hours of online training:

  Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15, 1:00pm-5:00pm EDT

• 39 hours in person training (because there is one hour for lunch on full-length days):

• Friday, September 20 @ 10:00am-5:30pm

• Saturday, September 21 @ 10:00am-5:30pm EDT

• Sunday, September 22 @ 10:00am-6:00pm EDT

• Monday, September 23 @ 9:30am-6:00pm EDT

• Tuesday, September 24 @ 12:30am-4:30pm EDT

• Wednesday, September 25 @ 9:30am-6:00pm EDT

PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS:
The first three days are spent learning and practicing the course protocols. The next two days will also include practicing delivering the workshop as a team to a group of people living with Parkinson's and their families that are volunteering to take the workshop. The final day is continuing to review and practice teaching the protocols, and planning next steps for scheduling the participant’s first-time supervised delivery of the workshop curriculum.

LOCATION
Philadelphia Ethical Society
1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia PA 19103

Local Transportation Info: https://phillyethics.org/public-transit-parking/

LANGUAGE
In English

COST $1000*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Global Replicable Programs Project. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— If you need to arrange a payment installment plan, let us know.
—We can also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for people living with Parkinson's disease and their family care partners. These workshops can be taught in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand. This can be both through in-person course delivery or online via Zoom course delivery.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

8 hours of online training prior to the in-person training

6 days in-person training (including invited public workshop practice) (39 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” by Ray Dorsey, Todd Sherer, Michael S Okun, and Bastiaan R. Bloem

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

People living with Parkinson's and their caregivers at a "Poised for Parkinson's" group workshop in Asheville, North Carolina.

"Poised for Parkinson's" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Monica Norcia. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics in these mixed classes of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for Philadelphia Parkinson’s Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thepoiseproject

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
+1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this October in Philadelphia!

Ingrid Forsyth, Carol Chung, Lisa First and Karen Kleiner at the Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day in Raleigh NC, USA, in November 2018.

Asheville North Carolina

The Poise Project - “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” Managing Balance, Walking & Freezing of Gait Workshop

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR CLASSES WITH PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S & THEIR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project

IN PERSON “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:
In order to take this workshop curriculum training, it is a pre-requisite to have taken the online “Basic AT for Parkinson’s Training” or to have viewed the four recordings of one of these trainings and had follow-up Zoom meetings with the instructor. Please go to this link for more information and related costs: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/at4pdbasictraining

TRAINING DATES/HOURS: 

• 8 hours of recorded training

• 39 hours in person training (because there is one hour for lunch on full-length days):

• Wednesday, August 21 @ 10:30am-5:30pm EDT

• Thursday, August 22 @ 10:30am-5:30pm EDT

• Friday, August 23  @ 10:30am-5:30pm EDT

• Saturday, August 24 @ 9:30am-6:00pm EDT

• Sunday, August 25 @ 9:30am-6:00pm EDT

• Monday, August 26 @ 9:00am-4:00pm EDT

PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS:
The first three days are spent learning and practicing the course protocols. The next two days will include practicing delivering the workshop as a team to a group of people living with Parkinson's and their families that are volunteering to take the workshop. The final day is continuing to review and practice teaching the protocols, and planning next steps for scheduling the participant’s first-time supervised delivery of the workshop curriculum.

LOCATION
Asheville North Carolina

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $1000*

There is an option for two people to also have room & board with Monika for an additional $250 each. Monika will also try to help participants find accommodations with local teachers here in Asheville if possible. There are direct flights to Asheville on Allegiant, Delta, American & United.

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Global Replicable Programs Project. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— If you need to arrange a payment installment plan, let us know.
—We can also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for people living with Parkinson's disease and their family care partners. These workshops can be taught in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand. This can be both through in-person course delivery or online via Zoom course delivery.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

8 hours of online training prior to the in-person training

5 days in-person training (including invited public workshop practice) (32 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” by Ray Dorsey, Todd Sherer, Michael S Okun, and Bastiaan R. Bloem

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

People living with Parkinson's and their caregivers at a "Poised for Parkinson's" group workshop in Asheville, North Carolina.

"Poised for Parkinson's" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Monica Norcia. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics in these mixed classes of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for Asheville NC Parkinson’s Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341
Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
+1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this July in Asheville NC!

Ingrid Forsyth, Carol Chung, Lisa First and Karen Kleiner at the Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day in Raleigh NC, USA, in November 2018.

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

A SPECIALIZED TEACHER TRAINING

IN HOW TO DELIVER

THE POISE PROJECT COURSES VIA ZOOM

This training is part of The Poise Project's

Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &

The Boston/Providence Regional Model Project &

The United Kingdom International Model Project

ONLINE VIA ZOOM

DATES/HOURS: 

Prerequisite: You need to have completed either the “Partnering with Poise” or the “Poised for Parkinson’s” workshop curriculum in-person training.

• 10.5 hours of online training and practice on either three Sundays, or three Mondays

• 9 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first complete workshop curriculum online and after instructor has reviewed your shared recordings

Sunday Sessions: June 23 & 30, and July 7 from Noon to 3:30pm EDT

Monday Sessions: June 24, and July 1 & 8 from Noon to 3:30pm EDT

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $300*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional & International Model Programs. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— You can arrange a payment installment plan. Just let us know.
—We will also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs if you want.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for family care partners in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite: You need to have completed either the “Partnering with Poise” or the “Poised for Parkinson’s” workshop curriculum in-person training.

10.5 hours of online training and practice

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

Suggested purchase of online teaching equipment if not already acquired (flat screen TV & HDMI cable and adapter to laptop, headphones or clip-on microphone, lights)

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with either "Registration for Sundays Training for Delivering Courses via Zoom" or "Registration for Mondays Training for Delivering Courses via Zoom"in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

Please make sure that you click the box: “Share my name and email with this charity.” to enter your name and email so that we know that you have made a payment!

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

London UK

The Poise Project - “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” Managing Balance, Walking & Freezing of Gait Workshop”

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR CLASSES WITH PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S & THEIR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's

Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &

The United Kingdom International Model Project

IN PERSON “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:
In order to take this workshop curriculum training, it is a pre-requisite to have taken the online “Basic AT for Parkinson’s Training” or to have viewed the four recordings of one of these trainings and had follow-up Zoom meetings with the instructor. Please go to this link for more information and related costs: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/at4pdbasictraining

TRAINING DATES/HOURS: 

• 8 hours of online training:

  Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 @ 4:00pm-8:00pm GMT+1

• In person training day times will be:

• Wednesday, 5 June @ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Thursday, 6 June@ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Friday, 7 June @ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Saturday, 8 June @ 9:30am-6:00pm GMT+1

• Sunday, 9 June @ 9:30am-6:00pm GMT+1

PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS:
The first three days are spent learning and practicing the course protocols.

The last two days will include practicing delivering the workshop as a team to a group of people living with Parkinson's and their families that are volunteering to take the workshop.

LOCATION
Constructive Teaching Centre
13, The Boulevard
Imperial Wharf
London
SW6 2UB

DIRECTIONS: https://www.constructiveteachingcentre.com/contact/find-us

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $1000*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional & International Model Programs. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— You can arrange a payment installment plan. Just let us know.
—We will also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs if you want.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for people living with Parkinson's disease and their family care partners. These workshops can be taught in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

8 hours of online training prior to the in-person training

5 days in-person training (including invited public workshop practice) (32 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” by Ray Dorsey, Todd Sherer, Michael S Okun, and Bastiaan R. Bloem

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

People living with Parkinson's and their caregivers at a "Poised for Parkinson's" group workshop in Asheville, North Carolina.

"Poised for Parkinson's" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Monica Norcia. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics in these mixed classes of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for London PD Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

Please make sure that you click the box: “Share my name and email with this charity.” to enter your name and email so that we know that you have made a payment!

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
WhatsApp": +1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this June in London!

Ingrid Forsyth, Carol Chung, Lisa First and Karen Kleiner at the Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day in Raleigh NC, USA, in November 2018.

London UK

The Poise Project - “PARTNERING WITH POISE”

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's

Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &

The United Kingdom International Model Project

IN PERSON “PARTNERING WITH POISE” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

DATES/HOURS: 

• 8 hours of online training:

  Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 @ 11:30am-3:30pm GMT+1

• In person training day times will be:

• Friday, 14 June @ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Saturday, 15 June@ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Sunday, 16 June @ 10:30am-5:30pm GMT+1

• Monday, 17 June @ 9:30am-6:00pm GMT+1

• Tuesday, 18 June @ 9:30am-6:00pm GMT+1

PLEASE NOTE THESE DETAILS:
The first three days are spent learning and practicing the course protocols.

The last two days will include practicing delivering the workshop as a team to a group of family care partners that are volunteering to take the workshop.

LOCATION
Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15: London Centre for Alexander Technique & Training (LCATT), 137 Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5 2NH Directions: https://www.lcatt.org.uk/location/

Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, June 16-18: The Space, Unit 3B, 9 Park Hill, Clapham SW4 9NS
Directions: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1zRh5EIqNq/?igsh=bWJjYTd3OGZlMmQ4

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $1000*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional & International Model Programs. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— You can arrange a payment installment plan. Just let us know.
—We will also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs if you want.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for family care partners in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

8 hours of online training prior to the in-person training

5 days in-person training (including invited public workshop practice) (32 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “100 Names for Love” by Diane Ackerman

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

A care partner gives a gentle “up” message at a "Partnering with Poise" group in Greensboro, North Carolina.

"Partnering with Poise" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Belinda Mello. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “PARTNERING WITH POISE” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics when working with caregivers, including how to keep them “in the room.”

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for London Care Partner Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

Please make sure that you click the box: “Share my name and email with this charity.” to enter your name and email so that we know that you have made a payment!

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
WhatsApp": +1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this June in London!

Mount Holly NC class learning about torso movement in breathing cycles.

Boston Massachusetts

The Poise Project - “PARTNERING WITH POISE”

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's

Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &

The Boston/Providence Regional Model Project

IN PERSON “PARTNERING WITH POISE” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

DATES/HOURS: 

• In person training day times will be:

• Wednesday, May 15 @ 10:30am-5:30pm

• Thursday, May 16@ 10:30am-5:30pm 

• Friday, May 17 @ 10:30am-5:30pm

• Saturday, May 18 @ 9:30am-6:00pm

LOCATION
International Community Church, 30 Gordon Street, Allston, MA 02134 DIRECTIONS

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $1000*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional Model Program. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— You can arrange a payment installment plan. Just let us know.
—We will also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs if you want.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for family care partners in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

4 days in-person training (24 hours)

Invited public workshop practice (8 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “100 Names for Love” by Diane Ackerman

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

A care partner gives a gentle “up” message at a "Partnering with Poise" group in Greensboro, North Carolina.

"Partnering with Poise" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Belinda Mello. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “PARTNERING WITH POISE” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics when working with caregivers, including how to keep them “in the room.”

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for Boston Care Partner Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

Please make sure you click the box: “Share my name and email with this charity.” to enter your name and email so that we know that you have made a payment!

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
WhatsApp": +1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this May in Boston!

Mount Holly NC class learning about torso movement in breathing cycles.

Boston, Massachusetts

The Poise Project - “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” Managing Balance, Walking & Freezing of Gait Workshop

A SPECIALIZED EVIDENCE-BASED WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOR CLASSES WITH PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S & THEIR FAMILY CARE PARTNERS

This training is part of The Poise Project's
Alexander Technique Global Replicable Programs Project &
The Boston/Providence Regional Model Project

IN PERSON “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” WORKSHOP CURRICULUM TRAINING INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:
In order to take this workshop curriculum training, it is a pre-requisite to have taken the online “Basic AT for Parkinson’s Training” or to have viewed the four recordings of one of these trainings and had follow-up Zoom meetings with the instructor. Please go to this link for more information and related costs: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/at4pdbasictraining

TRAINING DATES/HOURS: 

• 4 hours of online training:

  Sunday May 12, 3:00pm-7:00pm

• In person training day times will be:

• Wednesday, May 22 @ 10:30am-5:30pm

• Thursday, May 23 @ 10:30am-5:30pm 

• Friday, May 24 @ 10:30am-5:30pm

• Saturday, May 25 @ 10:30am-6:00pm

LOCATION
International Community Church, 30 Gordon Street, Allston, MA 02134 DIRECTIONS

LANGUAGE
In English

PARTICIPANTS Certified Alexander teachers

COST $1000*

* All funds go to support The Poise Project 2024 Regional & International Model Programs. We do not want cost to be an obstacle for ANY interested and motivated participant in this pioneering initiative.
— If you need to arrange a payment installment plan, let us know.
—We can also set up a donor fundraiser for you to reach out for tax-deductible donations to help cover your training costs.

OUR MISSION & GOAL

To train Alexander technique professionals to deliver workshop curriculum of evidence-based Alexander technique group courses for people living with Parkinson's disease and their family care partners. These workshops can be taught in a variety of settings, including online.

In 2024, we are running two large-scale projects: one in the Boston/Providence area, and one in the UK. This type of strategic and focused team effort has never been done in our AT global community. You will be part of a ground-breaking project to bring the AT principles to those who can benefit the most. In this way, we are working strategically to remove many of the existing barriers to accessing AT principles across broad socioeconomic groups. We are creating demand for new jobs for Alexander technique teachers in new fields, and then training AT professionals to meet that new demand.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

4 hours of online training prior to the in-person training

4 days in-person training (24 hours)

Invited public workshop practice (8 hours)

8 hours delivering ONE free group public workshop to practice your curriculum. Teacher records all workshop delivery and then shares recordings with the instructor for feedback mentoring

4 hours of Zoom post-training mentorship meetings with instructor after delivering your first workshop curriculum and after instructor has reviewed your recordings

10 hours of reading and review of general materials

Reading “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” by Ray Dorsey, Todd Sherer, Michael S Okun, and Bastiaan R. Bloem

Written essay after materials review

Suggested purchase of model bones
(approx. $300 from anatomywarehouse.com)

Commitment to Memorandum of Understanding agreement with TPP

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

The Poise Project has drafted a good-faith Memorandum of Understanding that outlines the relationship between the instructors and The Poise Project when participating in this ongoing Replicable Workshop Courses Project.

Please read this document before registering for this training, and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us with any questions. We will discuss it thoroughly in our first online meeting.

Thank you for your willingness to be a part of this novel grassroots effort!

Link to: Memorandum of Understanding

Take time to learn more about The Poise Project and all the many activities we do. You will find links to all of our activity Timelines from 2016-2023 here:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

People living with Parkinson's and their caregivers at a "Poised for Parkinson's" group workshop in Asheville, North Carolina.

"Poised for Parkinson's" was developed in the United States with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation. It was part of an IRB-approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Monica Norcia. You can view research that has been presented on this course at this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/tpp-research

THIS “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” CURRICULUM TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including lesson plans for four classes; class structure; course objectives; course terminology; and detailed instructions for course administration.

• How to understand, manage and troubleshoot group dynamics in these mixed classes of people living with Parkinson's and their caregivers.

• Basic training on The Poise Project's strategic model and overall project objectives, and clarification of team agreements.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and accountabilities; ongoing team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships at the local level; and future developments.

• Follow-up mentoring and training through Zoom after teachers have delivered their first workshop, to increase confidence and effectiveness of delivery.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project and co-designer of the course.

To reserve your place:

1) Send an email to monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org with "Registration for Boston/Providence Parkinson’s Workshop Training" in the subject line.

2) 2) Please make payment using this PayPal link: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

Please make sure that you click the box: “Share my name and email with this charity.” to enter your name and email so that we know that you have made a payment!

Contact info@thepoiseproject.org for payment plans

Please contact Monika Gross with any questions or needs you may have to participate:

monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
+1 828-254-3102

Thank you, and we look forward to working together this May in Boston!

Ingrid Forsyth, Carol Chung, Lisa First and Karen Kleiner at the Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day in Raleigh NC, USA, in November 2018.

BASIC TRAINING (Online via Zoom):
“Alexander technique for Parkinson's disease”
International Teacher & Trainee Training via Zoom

Join the international AT for Parkinson’s team!

 Trainings in November for time zones in the US, Europe, Israel, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan etc.

The Poise Project is working to train AT teachers & trainees to meet the demand we are creating for new jobs to work with people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families as integral members of interdisciplinary care teams.

The Poise Project, a charity based in the United States, has been growing an international grassroots project to bring individual and group Alexander classes to people living with Parkinson’s disease and their family care partners around the globe.

To learn more about The Poise Project, visit our 2022 end-of-year report on all our activities:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/news/2023-07-30/2022end-of-year

And links to all our activity Timelines from 2016-2023:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

We are offering in depth training for AT teachers in this complex disease, and then connecting them to our growing international network of neurologists, allied health professionals, and community partners.

How can Alexander teachers best help people affected by this disease at different stages of its progression? Trainees are included in all trainings to prepare them to work with this population once they are certified as AT teachers.

Did you know that:

§  Parkinson's disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide after Alzheimer’s disease?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be the most complex human disease?

§  8,500,000 people are currently living with Parkinson’s disease worldwide?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be growing at epidemic rates?

§  Parkinson’s has no cure?

§  Parkinson’s disease is severely disabling in many parts of the world because of late diagnosis and poor treatment?

§  Many people living with Parkinson’s lack trustworthy self management, lifestyle, and disease education due to false information and “cure” scams, social stigmas?

§  Many people living with Parkinson’s have much higher risks of social isolation, inactivity, and depression that can lead to more rapid disease advancement?

§  Many countries don’t have exercise and multidisciplinary programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease that can them help prevent the progression of this disabling disease?

§  More health professionals need training in Parkinson’s disease?

§  Alexander technique is an evidence-based intervention for improving the quality of life and management of symptoms for people living with Parkinson’s?

How can AT Teachers and Trainees Join The Poise Project’s International Global Project to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s?

The first step for AT teachers and trainees is to be educated about the daily challenges of people living with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and practical and effective suggestions to teach this population in your private, in person practices.

The second step for Alexander Techniques teachers is to train in an evidence-based specialized curriculum developed by the Poise Project that is specifically targeted to people living with Parkinson's disease and their families and is evidence-based, replicable and effective.

When are “AT for Parkinson’s” trainings being offered?

If you are interested in taking the first step to bring the AT principles to improve the quality of life for people living with this challenging disease by gaining in depth information for your private practices, The Poise Project is offering a foundational 12 hour online training via Zoom in English on Tuesdays in November.

We were excited that our August course and our two courses in September filled up very quickly. There is a strong interest in the AT international community to support people living with Parkinson’s and their families with Alexander programming! We are now offering two courses that will be starting in November, both which are designed to work for teachers & trainees in the US, and one that will also work for teachers in Europe, South Africa & Israel or in Australia, New Zealand, Japan & South Korea.

First Course:

For US, Europe, South Africa & Israel
Tuesdays, November 14, 21, 28 and December 5

Sessions will be in English and will meet at these times in these representative countries:

8h00-11h00 Pacific Standard Time in US
11h00-14h00 Eastern Standard Time in US
16h00-19h00 in the UK & Ireland
17h00-20h00 in Netherlands, France, Germany & South Africa
18h00-21h00 in Finland & Israel

Second Course:

For USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan
Tuesdays, November 14, 21, 28 and December 5 in the USA
WHICH IS ON
Wednesdays, November 15, 22 & 29 and December 6 in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan

Sessions will be in English and will meet at these times in these representative countries:

Tuesdays (in the USA)
15h30-18h30 Pacific Standard Time
18h30-21h30 Eastern Standard Time

Wednesdays in Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & Japan

7h30-10h30 in Perth

8h30-11h30 in Japan & South Korea

10h00-13h00 in Adelaide

10h30-13h30 in Melbourne & Sydney

12h30-15h30 in New Zealand    

To find the time in your time zone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

PLEASE NOTE: All interactive training sessions will be recorded, so if for any reason you miss some or all of a session, you will be able to access the recording.

Additional Option:

If the training times don't fit your schedule, you can register for the course and view the recordings from the current training that will be shared each week. After viewing the recordings, an additional Zoom meeting will be arranged for all participants so that you will all have the opportunity to share your own perspective and insights, and also have a chance to ask the instructor any questions you might have after having absorbed the training information.

Training includes:

·       The definition of Parkinson’s disease and other related Parkinsonisms

·       Stages of progression of Parkinson’s disease

·       Types of Parkinson’s diagnoses

·       Causes of Parkinson’s

·       Current medications and treatments for Parkinson’s, and how they impact how you teach AT to this population

·       Specific difficulties and challenges unique to teaching AT to this population, and how to be better prepared for them in order to be effective

·       Understanding the many symptoms of Parkinson’s, both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms, with video examples, and with experiential options

·       Some best practices that will help you address specific symptoms in AT sessions

Resources include:

·       Materials on the stages, causes, and symptoms of Parkinson’s

·       Video examples of symptoms of Parkinson's disease

·       Video examples from AT for Parkinson’s classes

·       Published research supporting AT for Parkinson’s, including the research done by The Poise Project

·       Research handouts

·       AT for Parkinson’s materials to use as handouts

·       Guidelines for speaking to medical and allied health professionals about AT

·       Intake forms with questions you might ask prior to your client’s first session to understand what stage they are in and what symptoms they have

·       Sample evaluation forms to get feedback from your participants after a course of lessons to support the effectiveness of your trainings

TRAINING DETAILS

13 hours of live training (3 hours per day & 4 hours for the final day)

Limited to 12 participants per course

Taught in English (with Finnish translation as needed)

COST* US$350 (Trainees: US$225)

*All fees are used to fund and sustain the work of The Poise Project, cover our travel expenses to the International Movement Disorders Society Conference in Cartagena, Columbia from 9-11 February 2024, the costs for an exhibit booth and Poise Project Team presence there to promote Alexander technique, and to continue to offer follow up support in AT for Parkinson’s programming regionally for our trained teachers.

If you need an installment payment plan, please contact us for information.

If you live in a low-income or high-inflation country, please contact us to work out an equitable fee.

REGISTRATION

1)    Please send an email with “First Course” or “Second Course” in the subject line to: info@thepoiseproject.org

2)    Please make your payment to confirm your place:

·      Paypal: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/2891341

PLEASE NOTE:
After you complete this foundational training, you can take the second step and train in a specific evidence-based specialized AT group curriculum for this population and their family care partners. The Poise Project is working on organizing curriculum trainings for 2024 and will keep all trained AT teachers informed as these are scheduled.

Have you already participated in one of The Poise Project's "AT for Parkinson's'" teacher trainings? If so, please let us know, and we will share a set of these updated training recordings with you for a $75 donation. We hope you will be interested in joining one of our future evidence-based replicable course curriculum trainings!

QUESTIONS?

Monika Gross                       
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
+1 828-254-3102 WhatsApp or direct

TESTIMONIALS

‘The Alexander technique training for Parkinson’s was not just informative, but truly inspirational - a very worthwhile experience. I learned so much about all aspects of Parkinson's disease and how beautifully Alexander technique can aid in improving the quality of life of those affected by this disease. The Zoom format of this class lends well to the curriculum while also providing plenty of time for personal interactions, questions, and valuable dialogue. I left the course feeling inspired: having gained not only new information about this particular application but a renewed appreciation for being able to teach Alexander technique to my community. I fully recommend this training to any Alexander technique teacher, even if you are not currently teaching students living with Parkinson's disease. ‘

—Mary Beth Coolidge, Ohio USA

'I recently completed The Poise Project's first step training which taught me about the daily challenges of people living with this extremely complicated disease. It also gave me background into the varied symptoms and ways Parkinson's disease manifests. Monika's deep knowledge, experience and compassion were evident at all times. Her teaching was clear and comprehensive and I can recommend this course as a first step into educating ourselves as Alexander teachers about working with the growing population of people affected by Parkinson’s disease.’

—Raewyn Khosla, Ottawa Canda

‘I highly recommend taking the AT for Parkinson's training with The Poise Project. It has been highly valuable learning opportunity - the way it was organized and conducted opened whole new world of better understanding - both detailed knowledge and heightened empathy around the topic. I am also excited to dive into all of the bonus materials shared with us. People suffering from Parkinson’s disease are a grateful and motivated community and we can help them tremendously with Alexander technique. It is a great bonus to know more about the disease. Thank you, Monika!’

—Cathy Sommer, Edinburg, Scotland UK

PUBLIC WORKSHOP REGISTRATION PAGE

JULKISEN TYÖPAJAN REKISTERÖINTISIVU

HELSINKI - FREE WORKSHOP

HELSINKI - ILMAINEN TYÖPAJA

MANAGE BALANCE, WALKING & “FREEZING” SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON'S
USING ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE (AT)

HALLITSE TASAPAINOA, KÄVELYÄ & PARKINSONIN TAUDIN "JÄÄTYMISTÄ" ALEXANDER-TEKNIIKAN (AT) AVULLA

An introduction to Alexander technique (AT)
Improve balance, walking, and prevent “freezing” episodes. Increase confidence, and improve overall quality of life. These skills can be applied during daily activities. Bring a family member or friend to this enjoyable workshop! Something for everyone!

Johdatus Alexander-tekniikkaan (AT)

Paranna tasapainoa, kävelyä ja ehkäise "jäätymisen" oireita. Lisää itseluottamusta ja paranna yleistä elämänlaatua. Näitä taitoja voidaan soveltaa jokapäiväisiin toimintoihin. Tuo perheenjäsen tai ystävä tähän miellyttävään työpajaan! Jokaiselle jotakin!

For People Living with Parkinson's and their Care Partners

Parkinson diagnoosin saaneille henkilöille ja heidän hoitokumppaneilleen.

Dates:         Saturday & Sunday, 14 & 15 October 2023

Päivämäärät: Lauantai & sunnuntai, 14 & 15 lokakuuta 2023

Location:  Virgiinia Alppitalo, Karjalankatu 2, 00520 Helsinki

Sijainti: Virgiinia Alppitalo, Karjalankatu 2, 00520 Helsinki

 
Workshop will meet each day from 12h00 - 16h00 with a 45 minute break

Työpaja kokoontuu molempina päivinä klo 12.00-16.00 sisältäen 45 minuutin tauon.

(Participants may wish to bring food with them for their break time)
(Osallistujat voivat halutessaan tuoda mukanaan ruokaa taukoa varten.)

Cost:   Free
Kustannukset: Ilmainen

Registration is necessary as space is limited. Please fill in the form below and your registration will be confirmed by email.

If you are coming with another person, do please register separately so that we know how many people are coming. Both care partners and people living with a Parkinson's diagnosis should fill out a separate registration form.

Ilmoittautuminen on välttämätöntä, sillä tilaa on rajoitetusti. Täytä alla oleva lomake, niin ilmoittautumisesi vahvistetaan sähköpostitse.

Jos olet tulossa toisen henkilön kanssa, ilmoittaudu erikseen, jotta tiedämme, kuinka monta henkilöä on tulossa. Sekä hoitokumppaneiden että Parkinson diagnoosin kanssa elävien tulee täyttää erillinen ilmoittautumislomake.

QUESTIONS? Kysymyksiä?
Artur Erjala
vapauttaolemiseen@gmail.com
+358 44 290 4228 WhatsApp or direct WhatsApp tai suora

IN ENGLISH
Monika Gross
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org

Please fill out and Submit the Registration Form & Waiver. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday and Sunday, 14 & 15 October 2023!

Täytä ja lähetä ilmoittautumislomake ja vastuuvapauslauseke. Kiitos, ja odotamme innolla tapaamistamme lauantaina ja sunnuntaina, 14. ja 15. lokakuuta 2023!

BASIC TRAINING (Online via Zoom):
“Alexander technique for Parkinson's disease”
Teacher & Trainee Training via Zoom

Join the international AT for Parkinson’s team!

The Poise Project is working to train AT teachers & trainees to meet the demand we are creating for new jobs to work with people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families as integral members of interdisciplinary care teams.

The Poise Project, a charity based in the United States, has been growing an international grassroots project to bring individual and group Alexander classes to people living with Parkinson’s disease and their family care partners around the globe.

To learn more about The Poise Project, visit our 2022 end-of-year report on all our activities:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/news/2023-07-30/2022end-of-year

And links to all our activity Timelines from 2016-2023:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/2023-timeline

We are offering in depth training for AT teachers in this complex disease, and then connecting them to our growing international network of neurologists, allied health professionals, and community partners.

How can Alexander teachers best help people affected by this disease at different stages of its progression? Trainees are included in all trainings to prepare them to work with this population once they are certified as AT teachers.

Did you know that:

§  Parkinson's disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide after Alzheimer’s disease?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be the most complex human disease?

§  8,500,000 people are currently living with Parkinson’s disease worldwide?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be growing at epidemic rates?

§  Parkinson’s has no cure?

§  Parkinson’s disease is severely disabling in many parts of the world because of late diagnosis and poor treatment?

§  Many people living with Parkinson’s lack trustworthy self management, lifestyle, and disease education due to false information and “cure” scams, social stigmas?

§  Many people living with Parkinson’s have much higher risks of social isolation, inactivity, and depression that can lead to more rapid disease advancement?

§  Many countries don’t have exercise and multidisciplinary programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease that can them help prevent the progression of this disabling disease?

§  More health professionals need training in Parkinson’s disease?

§  Alexander technique is an evidence-based intervention for improving the quality of life and management of symptoms for people living with Parkinson’s?

How can AT Teachers and Trainees Join The Poise Project’s International Global Project to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s?

The first step for AT teachers and trainees is to be educated about the daily challenges of people living with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and practical and effective suggestions to teach this population in your private, in person practices.

The second step for Alexander Techniques teachers is to train in an evidence-based specialized curriculum developed by the Poise Project that is specifically targeted to people living with Parkinson's disease and their families and is evidence-based, replicable and effective.

When are “AT for Parkinson’s” trainings being offered?

If you are interested in taking the first step to bring the AT principles to improve the quality of life for people living with this challenging disease by gaining in depth information for your private practices, The Poise Project is offering a foundational 12 hour online training via Zoom in English on two Saturdays & Sundays in September 2023.

WEDNESDAY TRAININGS IN SEPTEMBER: 
Wednesdays 6, 13, 20 & 27 September
***Only one place left

The Wednesday Training Course is now full.

There are still places left in the Weekend Training Course:

Saturdays & Sundays
9 & 10, 16 & 17 September

All Trainings will be at this time:
17h30-20h30 GMT+3 in Finland
16h30-19h30 GMT+2 in Netherlands
15h30-18h30 GMT+1 in UK & Ireland
10h30-13h30 Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4)
7h30-10h30 Pacific Daylight Time (GMT-7)

To find the time in your time zone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

PLEASE NOTE: All interactive training sessions will be recorded, so if for any reason you miss some or all of a session, you will be able to access the recording.

Additional Option:

If the training times don't fit your schedule, you can register for the course and view the recordings from the current training that will be shared each week. After viewing the recordings, an additional Zoom meeting would be arranged so that participants would have the opportunity to share their own perspective and insights, and also have a chance to ask the instructor any questions they might have after having absorbed the training information.

Training includes:

·       The definition of Parkinson’s disease and other related Parkinsonisms

·       Stages of progression of Parkinson’s disease

·       Types of Parkinson’s diagnoses

·       Causes of Parkinson’s

·       Current medications and treatments for Parkinson’s, and how they impact how you teach AT to this population

·       Specific difficulties and challenges unique to teaching AT to this population, and how to be better prepared for them in order to be effective

·       Understanding the many symptoms of Parkinson’s, both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms, with video examples, and with experiential options

·       Some best practices that will help you address specific symptoms in AT sessions

Resources include:

·       Materials on the stages, causes, and symptoms of Parkinson’s

·       Video examples of symptoms of Parkinson's disease

·       Video examples from AT for Parkinson’s classes

·       Published research supporting AT for Parkinson’s, including the research done by The Poise Project

·       Research handouts

·       AT for Parkinson’s materials to use as handouts

·       Guidelines for speaking to medical and allied health professionals about AT

·       Intake forms with questions you might ask prior to your client’s first session to understand what stage they are in and what symptoms they have

·       Sample evaluation forms to get feedback from your participants after a course of lessons to support the effectiveness of your trainings

TRAINING DETAILS

12 hours of live training (3 hours per day)

Limited to 12 participants per course

Taught in English (with Finnish translation as needed)

COST* US$320 (Trainees: US$200)

*All fees are used to fund and sustain the work of The Poise Project, cover our travel expenses to the Alzheimer Europe conference in Helsinki from 16-18 October 2023, the costs for an exhibit booth there to promote Alexander technique, and to continue to offer follow up support for teachers.

If you need an installment payment plan, please contact us for information.

If you live in a low-income or high-inflation country, please contact us to work out an equitable fee.

REGISTRATION

1)    Please send an email with “Weekend AT for Parkinson’s Training” in the subject line to: info@thepoiseproject.org

2)    Please make your payment to confirm your place:

·      Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/thepoiseproject

PLEASE NOTE:
After you complete this foundational training, you can take the second step and train in a specific evidence-based specialized AT group curriculum for this population and their family care partners. The Poise Project is organizing in person curriculum trainings in

Helsinki: 11-15 October, 2023:

For information and to register:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2023/10/finlandtraining

South America and USA: Dates TBA in 2024

Have you already participated in one of The Poise Project's "AT for Parkinson's'" teacher trainings? If so, please let us know, and we will share a set of these updated training recordings with you, and we hope you will be interested in joining one of our future evidence-based replicable course curriculum trainings.

QUESTIONS?

Monika Gross                       
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
+1 828-254-3102 WhatsApp or direct

Or in Finland:
Artur Erjala
vapauttaolemiseen@gmail.com
+358 44 290 4228 WhatsApp or direct

TESTIMONIALS

‘The Alexander technique training for Parkinson’s was not just informative, but truly inspirational - a very worthwhile experience. I learned so much about all aspects of Parkinson's disease and how beautifully Alexander technique can aid in improving the quality of life of those affected by this disease. The Zoom format of this class lends well to the curriculum while also providing plenty of time for personal interactions, questions, and valuable dialogue. I left the course feeling inspired: having gained not only new information about this particular application but a renewed appreciation for being able to teach Alexander technique to my community. I fully recommend this training to any Alexander technique teacher, even if you are not currently teaching students living with Parkinson's disease. ‘

—Mary Beth Coolidge, Ohio USA

'I recently completed The Poise Project's first step training which taught me about the daily challenges of people living with this extremely complicated disease. It also gave me background into the varied symptoms and ways Parkinson's disease manifests. Monika's deep knowledge, experience and compassion were evident at all times. Her teaching was clear and comprehensive and I can recommend this course as a first step into educating ourselves as Alexander teachers about working with the growing population of people affected by Parkinson’s disease.’

—Raewyn Khosla, Ottawa Canda

‘I highly recommend taking the AT for Parkinson's training with The Poise Project. It has been highly valuable learning opportunity - the way it was organized and conducted opened whole new world of better understanding - both detailed knowledge and heightened empathy around the topic. I am also excited to dive into all of the bonus materials shared with us. People suffering from Parkinson’s disease are a grateful and motivated community and we can help them tremendously with Alexander technique. It is a great bonus to know more about the disease. Thank you, Monika!’

—Cathy Sommer, Edinburg, Scotland UK

The Poise Project

“PREPARADO PARA PARKINSON:
Manejar el equilibrio, caminar y congelación”

“POISED FOR PARKINSON’S:
Manage Your Balance, Walking & Freezing”

Taller público gratuito en inglés y español

Free Public Workshop in English & Spanish

"¿Qué puedo hacer para cuidarme
además de tomar mi medicación?"

“What else can I do for myself
besides taking my medication?”

CUANDO/WHEN:
11 y 12 de julio
11 & 12 July

HORARIO/TIME:
10:30 h - 14:00 h ambos días
10:30-14:00 each day

OMS/WHO:
Personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson
& sus familiares

People living with Parkinson’s
& family care partners

DONDE/WHERE:
El taller tendrá lugar en Barcelona 08012. Los detalles exactos de la ubicación se le enviarán tras la confirmación de su inscripción.

The workshop will take place in Barcelona 08012. Exact location details will be sent to you upon confirmation of your registration.

PLAZAS MUY LIMITADAS
INSCRIPCIÓN OBLIGATORIA

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Ven a aprender cómo puede ayudarte la Técnica Alexander:

* Mejorar el equilibrio

* Aumentar la confianza en sí mismo

* Controlar la ansiedad o el dolor

* Sentir que controla mejor su vida diaria

Estas sencillas habilidades pueden aplicarse a todas sus actividades cotidianas o al hacer ejercicio.

Come learn how Alexander technique can help you:

* Improve your balance
* Increase your confidence
* Manage your anxiety or pain
* Feel more in control of your daily life

These simple skills can be applied
during all your daily activities
or when you are exercising.

PARA INSCRIBIRSE, O PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, PÓNGASE EN CONTACTO CON XAVIER ORTIZ POR CORREO ELECTRÓNICO O POR TELÉFONO, Y ASEGÚRESE DE INDICARNOS SI VIENE SOLO O ACOMPAÑADO. NOS PONDREMOS EN CONTACTO CONTIGO PARA CONFIRMAR TU RESERVA Y LA DIRECCIÓN DEL TALLER. GRACIAS!

TO REGISTER, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT XAVIER ORTIZ WITH AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL, AND BE SURE TO LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING ALONE OR WITH A PARTNER. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED TO CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION AND THE ADDRESS FOR THE WORKSHOP. THANKS!

EMAIL: info@tecnicalexander.com

TELÉFONO: +34 654 91 84 85

Atención
LA INSCRIPCIÓN FINALIZA EL SÁBADO 10 DE JUNIO

Formación de profesores y aprendices de “Técnica Alexander para el Parkinson” a través de Zoom

¡Únete al equipo internacional de TA for Parkinson's!

“Alexander Technique for Parkinson's” Teacher & Trainee Training via Zoom

            Join the international AT for Parkinson’s team!

                        (Please scroll down for all this information in English)

The Poise Project está formando profesores y aprendices de TA de habla hispana para satisfacer la demanda que estamos creando de nuevos puestos de trabajo para trabajar con personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias en equipos de atención interdisciplinarios.

El Proyecto Poise, una organización benéfica con sede en Estados Unidos, ha estado desarrollando un proyecto internacional de base para ofrecer clases individuales y en grupo de Técnica Alexander a personas con Parkinson y a sus familias en todo el mundo. Estamos formando a profesores de Técnica Alexander en esta compleja enfermedad, y luego los ponemos en contacto con nuestra creciente red internacional de neurólogos, profesionales de la salud y líderes comunitarios.

¿Cómo pueden los profesores de Alexander ayudar mejor a las personas afectadas por esta enfermedad en las distintas fases de su evolución? Se incluirá a aprendices para que puedan entender mejor la enfermedad de Parkinson y para que se interesen por trabajar con esta población una vez que estén certificados como profesores de AT.

Por favor, vea este vídeo informativo sobre el proyecto en español e inglés:

¿Sabías que:

§ ¿La enfermedad de Parkinson es la 2ª enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común en todo el mundo después de la enfermedad de Alzheimer

§ ¿El Parkinson se considera actualmente la enfermedad humana más compleja?

§ ¿8.500.000 personas viven actualmente con la enfermedad de Parkinson en todo el mundo?

§ ¿150.000 personas viven actualmente con la enfermedad de Parkinson en España; 220,000 en Brasil; 90,000 en Argentina; y 500,000 en México?

§ ¿Actualmente se considera que el Parkinson está creciendo a un ritmo epidémico?

§ ¿La enfermedad de Parkinson es gravemente discapacitante en algunas partes del mundo de habla hispana debido a un diagnóstico tardío y a un tratamiento deficiente?

§ ¿Las personas de habla hispana que viven con Parkinson carecen de una autogestión fiable, de un estilo de vida y de una educación sobre la enfermedad debido a la falsa información y a las estafas de la "cura", a los estigmas sociales, y tienen un riesgo mucho mayor de aislamiento social, inactividad y depresión que pueden conducir a un avance más rápido de la enfermedad?

§ ¿Muchos países de habla hispana no disponen de programas de ejercicio y multidisciplinares para las personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson que puedan ayudar a prevenir la progresión?

§ ¿Más profesionales de la salud necesitan formación sobre la enfermedad de Parkinson?

§ ¿La técnica Alexander es una intervención basada en la evidencia para mejorar la calidad de vida y la gestión de los síntomas de las personas con Parkinson?

¿Cómo pueden unirse a este proyecto internacional los profesores y estudiantes en prácticas de Alexander?

El primer paso para los profesores y aprendices de Técnica Alexander es recibir formación sobre los retos diarios de las personas que viven con un diagnóstico de Parkinson, y sugerencias prácticas y efectivas para enseñar a esta población en sus consultas privadas y presenciales.

El segundo paso para los profesores de Técnica Alexander es formarse en un plan de estudios en grupo desarrollado por The Poise Project, dirigido específicamente a personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson y sus familias, y basado en pruebas, replicable y eficaz.

¿Cuándo se imparten los cursos de “TA para Parkinson?”

Si está interesado en dar el primer paso para llevar la Alexander a las personas que viven con el desafío de un diagnóstico de Parkinson a sus consultas privadas, The Poise Project ofrece un curso básicos de 12 horas en línea a través de Zoom en español e inglés entre semana en junio de 2023.

Entrenamientos entre semana: Miércoles y lunes, 14, 21, 26 y 28 de junio @ 17h00-20h00 GMT+2 en España (9h00-12h00 GMT-6) (10h00-13h00 GMT-5) (11h00-14h00 GMT-4) (12h00-15h00 GMT-3)

**Todas las sesiones se grabarán, por lo que si por cualquier motivo se pierde parte o la totalidad de una sesión, podrá revisar la grabación.**

La formación incluye:

La definición de la enfermedad de Parkinson y otros parkinsonismos relacionados

Etapas de progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson

Tipos de diagnóstico del Parkinson

Causas del Parkinson

Medicamentos y tratamientos actuales para el Parkinson y su impacto en la enseñanza de la Técnica Alexander a esta población.

Dificultades y retos específicos de la enseñanza de Técnica Alexander a esta población, y cómo estar mejor preparado para ellos con el fin de ser eficaz

Comprensión de los muchos síntomas del Parkinson, tanto motores como no motores, con ejemplos en vídeo y con opciones experienciales

Algunas buenas prácticas que le ayudarán a abordar síntomas específicos en las sesiones de TA.

Los recursos incluyen:

Materiales sobre las etapas, causas y síntomas del Parkinson

Ejemplos en vídeo de los síntomas de la enfermedad de Parkinson

Ejemplos en vídeo de clases de AT para Parkinson

Investigaciones publicadas que apoyan la TA para el Parkinson, incluyendo la investigación realizada por The Poise Project

Folletos de investigación

Materiales de TA para Parkinson para usar como folletos

Guías para hablar con profesionales médicos y de la salud acerca de la TA.

Formularios de admisión con preguntas que usted podría hacer antes de la primera sesión de su cliente para entender en qué etapa se encuentra y qué síntomas tiene

Muestras de formularios de evaluación para obtener feedback de los participantes después de un curso de clases para apoyar la efectividad de la formación

DETALLES DE LA FORMACIÓN

12 horas de formación en directo (3 horas al día)

Limitado a 10 participantes por curso

Impartido en inglés con traductor al español

COSTE

Profesores en EE:

US$300 (Aprendices: $175)


Profesores en España, México, Colombia o Chile:

250 USD (Aprendices: 160 USD)

Profesores en Brasil o Uruguay:

150 USD (Aprendices: 80 USD)

Profesores en Argentina:

100 USD (Aprendices: 60 USD)

* * Todas las cuotas se utilizan para financiar y sostener el trabajo de The Poise Project y cubrir nuestros gastos de viaje al Congreso Mundial de Parkinson y organizar cursos de formación presenciales. * *

Si necesitas un plan de pago en dos partes, por favor contáctanos para más información.

INSCRIPCIÓN

1) Por favor, envíe un correo electrónico con "Fin de semana de TA para la formación de Parkinson" o "Entre semana de TA para la formación de Parkinson" en la línea de asunto a: info@thepoiseproject.org)

2) Por favor, realice el pago de una de estas dos formas para reservar su plaza:

Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/thepoiseproject

Transferencia bancaria: Por favor, solicite nuestra información RIB en su correo electrónico. Hay un cargo adicional de $15 por transferencia bancaria.

NOTA: Después de que completes esta formación básica, puedes dar el segundo paso y formarte en el currículo específico del curso grupal de TA basado en la evidencia para esta población y para los familiares cuidadores. The Poise Project está organizando cursos de formación presenciales en los siguientes países

Barcelona: (Tenga en cuenta el cambio de fechas)
8-10 de julio 8-10 July
Contacte con nosotros para más detalles o vaya a este enlace para obtener más información e inscribirse: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/barcelona

París: 5-9 de Octubre

Helsinki: 11-15 de Octubre

Sudamérica: Fechas por determinar en 2024

¿PREGUNTAS?

Monika Gross
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org

En España: Maria de Marcos Garcia       
maria@mariademarcos.com

En Brasil: Merran Poplar
merran@merran.net

En Argentina: Valeria Primost
valeriaprimost@gmail.com

En México: Pablo Buniak
PabloBuniak@gmail.com

TESTIMONIALS

“ La formación sobre la técnica Alexander para la enfermedad de Parkinson no sólo fue informativa, sino realmente inspiradora: una experiencia que mereció mucho la pena. Aprendí mucho sobre todos los aspectos de la enfermedad de Parkinson y sobre cómo la técnica Alexander puede ayudar a mejorar la calidad de vida de los afectados por esta enfermedad. El formato Zoom de esta clase se presta muy bien al plan de estudios a la vez que proporciona mucho tiempo para interacciones personales, preguntas, y un diálogo valioso. Salí del curso sintiéndome inspirada habiendo adquirido no sólo nueva información sobre esta aplicación en particular, sino un aprecio renovado por poder enseñar la técnica Alexander a mi comunidad. Recomiendo totalmente esta formación a cualquier profesor de técnica Alexander, incluso si no está enseñando actualmente a alumnos que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson. “

-Mary Beth Coolidge, Ohio, EE.UU.

“ Hace poco completé la formación de primer paso de The Poise Project, que me enseñó los retos diarios de las personas que viven con esta enfermedad tan complicada. También me puso al corriente de los diversos síntomas y formas en que se manifiesta la enfermedad de Parkinson. Los profundos conocimientos, la experiencia y la compasión de Monika fueron evidentes en todo momento. Su enseñanza fue clara y exhaustiva, y recomiendo este curso como primer paso para formarnos como profesores de Alexander en el trabajo con la creciente población de personas afectadas por la enfermedad de Parkinson. “

-Raewyn Khosla, Ottawa, Canadá

" Recomiendo encarecidamente hacer el curso de TA para Parkinson con The Poise Project. Ha sido una oportunidad de aprendizaje muy valiosa - la forma en que se organizó y se llevó a cabo abrió todo un nuevo mundo de mayor comprensión y una mayor empatía en torno al tema. También estoy deseando sumergirme en todo el material adicional que se nos ha proporcionado. Las personas que padecen la enfermedad de Parkinson son una comunidad agradecida y motivada, y podemos ayudarles enormemente con la técnica Alexander. Es una gran ventaja saber más sobre la enfermedad. Gracias, Monika! "

-Cathy Sommer, Edinburg, Escocia Reino Unido

ALL THE INFORMATION IN ENGLISH IS BELOW

The Poise Project is training Spanish speaking AT teachers and trainees to meet the demand we are creating for new jobs to work with people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families on interdisciplinary care teams.

The Poise Project, a charity based in the United States, has been growing an international grassroots project to bring individual and group Alexander classes to people living with Parkinson’s and their families around the globe. We are training AT teachers in this complex disease, and then connecting them to our growing international network of neurologists, allied health professionals, and community leaders.

How can Alexander teachers best help people affected by this disease at different stages of its progression? Trainees will be included so that they can better understand Parkinson's disease and become interested in working with this population once they are certified as AT teachers.

Please view this Informational video about the project in Spanish and English

Did you know that:

§  Parkinson's disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide after Alzheimer’s disease?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be the most complex human disease?

§  8,500,000 people are currently living with Parkinson’s disease worldwide?

§  150,000 people are currently living with Parkinson’s disease in Spain today; 220,000 in Brazil; 90,000 in Argentina; and 500,000 in Mexico?

§  Parkinson’s is now considered to be growing at epidemic rates?

§  Parkinson’s has no cure?

§  Parkinson’s Disease is severely disabling in parts of the Spanish speaking world because of late diagnosis and poor treatment?

§  Spanish speaking people living with Parkinson’s lack trustworthy self management, lifestyle, and disease education due to false information and “cure” scams, social stigmas, and have much higher risks of social isolation, inactivity, and depression that can lead to more rapid disease advancement?

§  Many Spanish-speaking countries don’t have exercise and multidisciplinary programs for people living with Parkinson’s disease that can help prevent progression?

§  More health professionals need training in Parkinson’s disease?

§  Alexander technique is an evidence-based intervention for improving the quality of life and management of symptoms for people living with Parkinson’s?

How can AT Teachers and Trainees Join this International Project?

The first step for AT teachers and trainees is to be educated about the daily challenges of people living with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s, and practical and effective suggestions to teach this population in your private, in person practices.

The second step for Alexander Techniques teachers is to train in a group curriculum developed by the Poise Project that is specifically targeted to people living with Parkinson's disease and their families and is evidence-based, replicable and effective.

When are “AT for Parkinson’s” trainings being offered?

If you are interested in taking the first step to bring AT to people living with the life challenge of a diagnosis of Parkinson’s into your private practices, The Poise Project is offering two foundational 12 hour online trainings via Zoom in Spanish and English on either weekends or weekdays in June 2023.

WEEKEND trainings:  Saturdays & Sundays, June 17, 18, 24 & 25 @ 17h00-20h00 GMT+2 in Spain (9h00-12h00 GMT-6) (10h00-13h00 GMT-5) (11h00-14h00 GMT-4) (12h00-15h00 GMT-3)

WEEKDAY trainings:  Wednesdays & Mondays, June 14, 19, 21 & 26 @ 17h00-20h00 GMT+2 in Spain (9h00-12h00 GMT-6) (10h00-13h00 GMT-5) (11h00-14h00 GMT-4) (12h00-15h00 GMT-3)

All sessions will be recorded, so if for any reason you miss all or part of a session, you can review the recording.

Training includes:

·       The definition of Parkinson’s disease and other related Parkinsonisms

·       Stages of progression of Parkinson’s disease

·       Types of Parkinson’s diagnoses

·       Causes of Parkinson’s

·       Current medications and treatments for Parkinson’s, and how they impact how you teach AT to this population

·       Specific difficulties and challenges unique to teaching AT to this population, and how to be better prepared for them in order to be effective

·       Understanding the many symptoms of Parkinson’s, both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms, with video examples, and with experiential options

·       Some best practices that will help you address specific symptoms in AT sessions

Resources include:

·       Materials on the stages, causes, and symptoms of Parkinson’s

·       Video examples of symptoms of Parkinson's disease

·       Video examples from AT for Parkinson’s classes

·       Published research supporting AT for Parkinson’s, including the research done by The Poise Project

·       Research handouts

·       AT for Parkinson’s materials to use as handouts

·       Guidelines for speaking to medical and allied health professionals about AT

·       Intake forms with questions you might ask prior to your client’s first session to understand what stage they are in and what symptoms they have

·       Sample evaluation forms to get feedback from your participants after a course of lessons to support the effectiveness of your trainings

TRAINING DETAILS

12 hours of live training (3 hours per day)

Limited to 10 participants per course

Taught in English with Spanish translator

COST*

Teachers in USA:

US$300 (Trainees: $175)

Teachers in Spain, Mexico, Columbia or Chile:

            US$250 (Trainees: $160)

Teachers in Brazil or Uruguay:
US$150 (Trainees: $80)

Teachers in Argentina:

            US$100 (Trainees $60)

All fees are used to fund and sustain the work of The Poise Project and cover our travel expenses to the World Parkinson's Congress and organize face-to-face training courses

*If you need a two-part payment plan, please contact us for information

REGISTRATION

1)    Please send an email with either “Weekend AT for Parkinson’s Training” or “Weekday AT for Parkinson’s Training” in the subject line to: info@thepoiseproject.org

2)    Please make your payment in one of these two ways to reserve your place:

·      Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/thepoiseproject

·      Wire Transfer: Please ask for our RIB information in your email. There is an additional fee of $15 for a wire transfer.

NOTE: After you complete this foundational training, you can take the second step and train in specific evidence-based AT group course curriculum for this population and for family care partners. The Poise Project is organizing in person curriculum trainings in the following countries:

Barcelona: 30 June-2 July and 9-11 July
Contact us for more details or go to this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/barcelona

Paris: October 5-9

Helsinki: October 11-15

South America: Dates TBA in 2024

QUESTIONS?

Monika Gross                       
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org

In Spain: Maria de Marcos Garcia       
maria@mariademarcos.com

In Brazil: Merran Poplar
merran@merran.net

In Argentina: Valeria Primost
valeriaprimost@gmail.com

In Mexico: Pablo Buniak
PabloBuniak@gmail.com

TESTIMONIALS

‘The Alexander technique training for Parkinson’s was not just informative, but truly inspirational - a very worthwhile experience. I learned so much about all aspects of Parkinson's disease and how beautifully Alexander technique can aid in improving the quality of life of those affected by this disease. The Zoom format of this class lends well to the curriculum while also providing plenty of time for personal interactions, questions, and valuable dialogue. I left the course feeling inspired: having gained not only new information about this particular application but a renewed appreciation for being able to teach Alexander technique to my community. I fully recommend this training to any Alexander technique teacher, even if you are not currently teaching students living with Parkinson's disease. ‘

—Mary Beth Coolidge, Ohio USA

'I recently completed The Poise Project's first step training which taught me about the daily challenges of people living with this extremely complicated disease. It also gave me background into the varied symptoms and ways Parkinson's disease manifests. Monika's deep knowledge, experience and compassion were evident at all times. Her teaching was clear and comprehensive and I can recommend this course as a first step into educating ourselves as Alexander teachers about working with the growing population of people affected by Parkinson’s disease.’

—Raewyn Khosla, Ottawa Canda

‘I highly recommend taking the AT for Parkinson's training with The Poise Project. It has been highly valuable learning opportunity - the way it was organized and conducted opened whole new world of better understanding - both detailed knowledge and heightened empathy around the topic. I am also excited to dive into all of the bonus materials shared with us. People suffering from Parkinson’s disease are a grateful and motivated community and we can help them tremendously with Alexander technique. It is a great bonus to know more about the disease. Thank you, Monika!’

—Cathy Sommer, Edinburg, Scotland UK

THE POISE PROJECT®
ANNOUNCES A NEW ONLINE COURSE

"PARTNERING WITH POISE"

CARING FOR CARE PARTNERS
of people living with dementia
 

Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET*

January 12 - March 16, 2022

Meeting once a week for 90 minutes for 10 weeks - via Zoom!
*First and last classes meet for 2 hours

Free for participants. Registration is required.
Limited to 12 participants.

 To Register: www.thepoiseproject.org/pwp-january

The evidence-based course is focused on the needs of the caregiver, independent of their care receiver and is free for family care partners of people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily physical and emotional challenges that dementia caregiving brings into your life.

Enjoy the convenience of having the course brought to you via Zoom. And no tech worries! You will have plenty of advance help in how to connect with and set up for the course. Please don't let "technology" be a barrier for you!

Learn strategies for caring for yourself all though your day. Build practical resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of long term caregiving.  Learn ways to take rest moment-by-moment all day long without having to set time aside to practice. Also, learn ways to effectively cue your care receiver to use the Alexander technique principles in their daily life, too.

After the course is over, you will be asked to complete a brief anonymous evaluation form to offer us feedback on your experience.

WHAT IS ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE?
Alexander technique (AT) is a well-established approach for skillfully managing stressful circumstances. AT training has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as chronic neck and back pain — common complaints for care partners — and it has been demonstrated that AT training has long-term retention of benefits.

To view some video interviews with care partners who have taken the course, please visit:  

Marian - https://vimeo.com/370376914

Patrick - https://vimeo.com/394550062

Betty - https://vimeo.com/316280376

Tom - https://vimeo.com/316280770

Questions?
Please contact the instructor: Monika Gross
Email: monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Phone or Text: (828) 254-3102

Partnering with Poise is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed with support from Parkinson's Foundation community grants, grants from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and research through the University of Idaho.

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of helping the public maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage their life challenges and increase their independence and quality of life.

Our programs for care partners help them gain skills to manage the physical and emotional demands of long term caregiving, as well as to cue their loved ones for using the AT principles in their daily life, while also fostering a supportive community with one another.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, visit: thepoiseproject.org

The Poise Project® ANNONCE

POISED FOR PARKINSON'S / Prêt pour Parkinson

UNE NOUVELLE SÉRIE UNIQUE D'ATELIERS POUR LES PERSONNES VIVANT AVEC LA MALADIE DE PARKINSON ainsi qu'à leur conjoint ou à un autre membre de la famille ou ami. Ateliers disponibles en personne et en ligne.

Pour aider à gérer les symptômes moteurs et non-moteurs au quotidien pour les personnes se trouvant aux premiers stades de la maladie de Parkinson. Une introduction aux principes de base de la Technique Alexander pouvant aider à améliorer le fonctionnement général dans la vie quotidienne, augmenter la confiance en soi, et améliorer la qualité de vie.

Tarifs pour des ateliers de trois semaines : 60€ par personne/100€ par couple

Tarifs pour des ateliers de week-end : 22€ par personne/40€ par couple

Ces cours sont partiellement subventionné par France Parkinson.

ATELIERS DE TROIS SEMAINES: POISED FOR PARKINSON’S/Prêt pour Parkinson

Ateliers de trois semaines (En personne à Montpellier)
22 Octobre - 9 Novembre, mardis et vendredis, 18:00 - 19:30

Ateliers de trois semaines (En ligne)
22 Novembre - 9 Décembre, lundis et jeudis, 14:30 - 16:00                                 

ATELIERS DE WEEK-END: POISED FOR SYMPTOMS/Prêt pour Les Symptômes

Gestion de l’anxiété, de l’insominie, et de la motricité fine (En ligne)
Samedi & Dimanche, 20 & 21 Novembre, 14:30 - 16:00

Gestion de la posture, des problèmes vocaux, et de déglutition
(En personne à Montpellier)
Samedi, 11 Décembre, 14:00 - 17:00

N’hésitez pas à nous contacter si besoin est

Marie-Laure Deplaix au 06 23 23 75 49  marielaure.deplaix@gmail.com

L’inscription est obligatoire et limitée à 12 personnes vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson et à leurs aidants familiaux.

Pour vous inscrire: www.thepoiseproject.org/france2

Et pour vous assurer que ces ateliers soient adaptés  à vos besoins, contactez :

Marie-Laure Deplaix

marielaure.deplaix@gmail.com

06 23 23 75 49

Ces ateliers sont destinés en priorité aux habitants de l’Hérault mais sont ouverts au niveau national en fonction des places disponibles.

Qu’est-ce que j’apprendrai dans la serie d’ateliers “Poised for Parkinson’s”?

Cette série d'ateliers est une introduction à l'apprentissage de compétences permanentes visant à améliorer la maîtrise de soi, la conscience corporelle, la coordination et la facilité de mouvement. Développez votre résilience face aux défis physiques et émotionnels que vous rencontrerez en vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson.  Profitez d'un groupe de soutien pour acquérir des compétences et des stratégies basées sur la technique Alexander (TA) afin de gérer les nombreux défis quotidiens que la maladie de Parkinson apporte dans votre vie.

Cette série d'ateliers est axée sur les besoins de la personne vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson, mais les partenaires de soins qui suivent le cours pourront non seulement apprendre à soutenir leur partenaire, mais aussi acquérir des compétences personnelles pour améliorer leur propre bien-être et leur autonomie.

En quoi cette approche est-elle nouvelle et innovante ?

La technique Alexander (TA) est une formation bien établie depuis des décennies pour les artistes du spectacle, qui leur permet de gérer habilement les circonstances stressantes, d'éviter les blessures et de réduire l'anxiété.

La formation à la technique Alexander pour les personnes vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson s'est avérée efficace pour réduire les symptômes physiques tels que la rigidité, l'instabilité et la posture voûtée, ainsi que les douleurs cervicales et dorsales, qui sont toutes importantes pour la mobilité et le fonctionnement. Il a été démontré que la formation à la technique Alexander peut également permettre de conserver les bénéfices à long terme.

La technique Alexander (TA) est une approche éducative sans exercice. Contrairement à la physiothérapie, aux programmes d'exercices, au yoga, au tai-chi ou à la méditation, l'application des compétences de la technique Alexander ne nécessite pas de consacrer du temps à la pratique et ne repose pas sur un ensemble particulier de mouvements. Une fois que les principes de la technique Alexander sont acquis, vos compétences en matière d'autogestion continuent de se développer grâce à leur application dans votre expérience quotidienne, et ces compétences d'autogestion ont tendance à augmenter avec le temps.

Ce qu'un couple a dit de la technique Alexander pour la maladie de Parkinson:

Jim : Physiquement, j'en ai bénéficié. Je pense que je peux faire beaucoup plus de choses que lorsque j'ai commencé. Je suis plus positif, j'ai plus confiance en moi. Je vous l'ai dit, j'ai de l'espoir pour l'avenir. Je pense que je me suis amélioré mentalement. Je suis plus conscient de ce qui se passe. Je m'intéresse davantage à ce qui m'entoure. J'ai recommencé à faire des choses au lieu de m'en servir comme excuse pour ne pas en faire. Cela m'a montré que je n'étais pas un invalide, que je n'étais pas incapable de faire certaines choses. Il fallait juste que j'apprenne une manière différente de les faire. C'est en apprenant cette manière différente que j'ai pris confiance en moi.

Monica : Je crois que le cours étant pour nous deux, nous nous voyons grandir. On peut voir que ce que j'ai appris peut l'aider physiquement et émotionnellement, tout en m'affectant, parce que si je suis contrariée par ce que je fais, il peut me le renvoyer, et me rappeler ma direction et ma concentration. Nous ne sommes pas aveugles à l'information. Nous pouvons la partager davantage.

Vous avez des questions ?

Veuillez contacter l’animatrice:
Marie-Laure Deplaix 
deplaix@thepoiseproject.org  ou  +33 06 23 23 75 49

Pour plus d'informations sur France Parkinson, veuillez consulter le site : www.franceparkinson.fr

 The Poise Project® est une organisation à but non lucratif dont la mission est de maintenir l'équilibre et l'épanouissement personnel à tous les stades et dans tous les défis de la vie en utilisant les principes de la technique Alexander (TA). Nous concevons et proposons des programmes basés sur la technique Alexander qui donnent aux gens une plus grande confiance en eux pour gérer les défis de la vie et améliorer leur capacité d’agir, leur indépendance et leur qualité de vie.

"Poised for Parkinson's" est un programme de The Poise Project® et a été développé en tant que projet de recherche par l'Université de l'Idaho avec le soutien de deux subventions de la Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day®.

Pour en savoir plus sur The Poise Project®, veuillez consulter le site : thepoiseproject.org.

Pour plus d'informations sur la recherche sur la TA pour la maladie de Parkinson, veuillez consulter le site https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research.

Pour plus d'informations sur le traitement de la maladie de Parkinson en général, veuillez consulter le site Web de l'Association européenne de la maladie de Parkinson : https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/.

The Poise Project® ANNONCE

POISED FOR PARKINSON'S / Prêt pour Parkinson

UNE NOUVELLE SÉRIE UNIQUE D'ATELIERS EN LIGNE POUR LES PERSONNES VIVANT AVEC LA MALADIE DE PARKINSON

Pour aider à gérer les symptômes moteurs et non-moteurs au quotidien pour les personnes se trouvant aux premiers stades de la maladie de Parkinson et leurs conjoints ou autres partenaires de soins familiaux ou amis.

Du lundi 20 septembre au jeudi 12 octobre 2021

De 10h30 à 12h00

Tarifs : 60€ par personne/100€ par couple

Ce cours est partiellement subventionné par France Parkinson

L’inscription est obligatoire et limitée à 12 personnes vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson et à leurs aidants familiaux.

Pour vous inscrire: www.thepoiseproject.org/france1

Et pour vous assurer que ces ateliers soient adaptés  à vos besoins, contactez :

Marie-Laure Deplaix

marielaure.deplaix@gmail.com

06 23 23 75 49

Ces ateliers sont destinés en priorité aux habitants de l’Hérault mais sont ouverts au niveau national en fonction des places disponibles.

Nous nous rencontrerons par Zoom.

Nous vous contacterons à l’avance individuellement pour vous aider à bien démarrer ces ateliers.

Ne laissez pas la technologie vous empêcher d’y participer !

Qu’est-ce que j’apprendrai dans la serie d’ateliers “Poised for Parkinson’s”?

Cette série d'ateliers est une introduction à l'apprentissage de compétences permanentes visant à améliorer la maîtrise de soi, la conscience corporelle, la coordination et la facilité de mouvement. Développez votre résilience face aux défis physiques et émotionnels que vous rencontrerez en vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson.  Profitez d'un groupe de soutien pour acquérir des compétences et des stratégies basées sur la technique Alexander (TA) afin de gérer les nombreux défis quotidiens que la maladie de Parkinson apporte dans votre vie.

Cette série d'ateliers est axée sur les besoins de la personne vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson, mais les partenaires de soins qui suivent le cours pourront non seulement apprendre à soutenir leur partenaire, mais aussi acquérir des compétences personnelles pour améliorer leur propre bien-être et leur autonomie.

Le programme consiste en un cours de groupe en ligne se déroulant via Zoom pendant 90 minutes, deux fois par semaine pendant trois semaines. Il convient aux personnes qui en sont aux premiers stades ou aux stades intermédiaires de la maladie de Parkinson, ainsi qu'à leurs partenaires de soins familiaux ou à leurs amis. (Le premier et le dernier cours durent 30 minutes de plus).

Des documents de révision et des enregistrements vidéo de chaque cours aideront à garder tout le monde sur la bonne voie.

Les participants seront invités, avant et après le cours, à répondre à un sondage par téléphone et à remplir un formulaire d'évaluation final anonyme.

En quoi cette approche est-elle nouvelle et innovante ?

La technique Alexander (TA) est une formation bien établie depuis des décennies pour les artistes du spectacle, qui leur permet de gérer habilement les circonstances stressantes, d'éviter les blessures et de réduire l'anxiété.

La formation à la technique Alexander pour les personnes vivant avec la maladie de Parkinson s'est avérée efficace pour réduire les symptômes physiques tels que la rigidité, l'instabilité et la posture voûtée, ainsi que les douleurs cervicales et dorsales, qui sont toutes importantes pour la mobilité et le fonctionnement. Il a été démontré que la formation à la technique Alexander peut également permettre de conserver les bénéfices à long terme.

La technique Alexander (TA) est une approche éducative sans exercice. Contrairement à la physiothérapie, aux programmes d'exercices, au yoga, au tai-chi ou à la méditation, l'application des compétences de la technique Alexander ne nécessite pas de consacrer du temps à la pratique et ne repose pas sur un ensemble particulier de mouvements. Une fois que les principes de la technique Alexander sont acquis, vos compétences en matière d'autogestion continuent de se développer grâce à leur application dans votre expérience quotidienne, et ces compétences d'autogestion ont tendance à augmenter avec le temps.

Ce qu'un couple a dit de la technique Alexander pour la maladie de Parkinson:

Jim : Physiquement, j'en ai bénéficié. Je pense que je peux faire beaucoup plus de choses que lorsque j'ai commencé. Je suis plus positif, j'ai plus confiance en moi. Je vous l'ai dit, j'ai de l'espoir pour l'avenir. Je pense que je me suis amélioré mentalement. Je suis plus conscient de ce qui se passe. Je m'intéresse davantage à ce qui m'entoure. J'ai recommencé à faire des choses au lieu de m'en servir comme excuse pour ne pas en faire. Cela m'a montré que je n'étais pas un invalide, que je n'étais pas incapable de faire certaines choses. Il fallait juste que j'apprenne une manière différente de les faire. C'est en apprenant cette manière différente que j'ai pris confiance en moi.

Monica : Je crois que le cours étant pour nous deux, nous nous voyons grandir. On peut voir que ce que j'ai appris peut l'aider physiquement et émotionnellement, tout en m'affectant, parce que si je suis contrariée par ce que je fais, il peut me le renvoyer, et me rappeler ma direction et ma concentration. Nous ne sommes pas aveugles à l'information. Nous pouvons la partager davantage.

Vous avez des questions ?

Veuillez contacter l’animatrice:
Marie-Laure Deplaix 
marielaure.deplaix@gmail.com  ou  +33 06 23 23 75 49

Pour plus d'informations sur France Parkinson, veuillez consulter le site : www.franceparkinson.fr

 The Poise Project® est une organisation à but non lucratif dont la mission est de maintenir l'équilibre et l'épanouissement personnel à tous les stades et dans tous les défis de la vie en utilisant les principes de la technique Alexander (TA). Nous concevons et proposons des programmes basés sur la technique Alexander qui donnent aux gens une plus grande confiance en eux pour gérer les défis de la vie et améliorer leur capacité d’agir, leur indépendance et leur qualité de vie.

"Poised for Parkinson's" est un programme de The Poise Project® et a été développé en tant que projet de recherche par l'Université de l'Idaho avec le soutien de deux subventions de la Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day®.

Pour en savoir plus sur The Poise Project®, veuillez consulter le site : thepoiseproject.org.

Pour plus d'informations sur la recherche sur la TA pour la maladie de Parkinson, veuillez consulter le site https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research.

Pour plus d'informations sur le traitement de la maladie de Parkinson en général, veuillez consulter le site Web de l'Association européenne de la maladie de Parkinson : https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/.

THE POISE PROJECT®
ANNOUNCES A NEW ONLINE COURSE

"PARTNERING WITH POISE"

CARING FOR CARE PARTNERS
of people living with dementia
 

Wednesdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm ET*

September 15 - November 17, 2021

Meeting once a week for 90 minutes for 10 weeks - via Zoom!
*First and Last Classes meet for 2 hours

Funded by a grant from the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Free for participants. Registration is required.
Limited to 12 participants.

 To Register: www.thepoiseproject.org/pwp-august

The evidence-based course is focused on the needs of the caregiver, independent of their care receiver and is free for family care partners of people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily physical and emotional challenges that dementia caregiving brings into your life.

Enjoy the convenience of having the course brought to you via Zoom. And no tech worries! You will have plenty of advance help in how to connect with and set up for the course. Please don't let "technology" be a barrier for you!

Learn strategies for caring for yourself all though your day. Build practical resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of long term caregiving.  Learn ways to take rest moment-by-moment all day long without having to set time aside to practice. Also, learn ways to effectively cue your care receiver to use the Alexander technique principles in their daily life, too.

This course is also part of a research study through the University of Idaho. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey and a brief verbal activity via Zoom before and after the course, and also complete a brief written evaluation form.

WHAT IS ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE?
Alexander technique (AT) is a well-established approach for skillfully managing stressful circumstances. AT training has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as chronic neck and back pain — common complaints for care partners — and it has been demonstrated that AT training has long-term retention of benefits.

To view some video interviews with care partners who have taken the course, please visit:  

Marian - https://vimeo.com/370376914

Patrick - https://vimeo.com/394550062

Betty - https://vimeo.com/316280376

Tom - https://vimeo.com/316280770

Questions?
Please contact the instructor: Ashley Hyers
Email: ashleyhyers4@gmail.com
Phone or Text: (336) 908-0028

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, please visit: https://alzfdn.org

Partnering with Poise is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed with support from Parkinson's Foundation community grants and research through the University of Idaho.

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of helping the public maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage their life challenges and increase their independence and quality of life.

Our programs for care partners help them gain skills to manage the physical and emotional demands of long term caregiving, as well as to cue their loved ones for using the AT principles in their daily life, while also fostering a supportive community with one another.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, visit: thepoiseproject.org

THE POISE PROJECT®
ANNOUNCES A NEW ONLINE COURSE

"PARTNERING WITH POISE"

CARING FOR CARE PARTNERS
of people living with dementia
 

Mondays, 2:30pm-4pm

August 9 - October 18, 2021
(No class on Sept 6)

Meeting once a week for 90 minutes for 10 weeks - via Zoom!
(First and Last Classes meet for 2 hours)

Funded by a grant from the
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Free for participants. Registration is required.
Limited to 12 participants.

 To Register: www.thepoiseproject.org/pwp-july

This evidence-based course is focused on the needs of the caregiver, independent of their care receiver and is free for family care partners of people living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.

Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily physical and emotional challenges that dementia caregiving brings into your life.

Enjoy the convenience of having the course brought to you via Zoom. And no tech worries! You will have plenty of advance help in how to connect with and set up for the course. Please don't let "technology" be a barrier for you!

Learn strategies for caring for yourself all though your day. Build practical resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of long term caregiving.  Learn ways to take rest moment-by-moment all day long without having to set time aside to practice. Also, learn ways to effectively cue your care receiver to use the Alexander technique principles in their daily life, too.

This course is also part of a research study through the University of Idaho. Participants will be asked to complete an online survey and a brief verbal activity via Zoom before and after the course, and also complete a brief written evaluation form.

WHAT IS ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE?
Alexander technique (AT) is a well-established approach for skillfully managing stressful circumstances. AT training has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as chronic neck and back pain — common complaints for care partners — and it has been demonstrated that AT training has long-term retention of benefits.

To view some video interviews with care partners who have taken the course, please visit:  

Marian - https://vimeo.com/370376914

Patrick - https://vimeo.com/394550062

Betty - https://vimeo.com/316280376

Tom - https://vimeo.com/316280770

Questions?
Please contact the instructor
Imogen Ragone
Email: imogen.ragone@gmail.com
Phone or Text: 302-353-2695

For more information about the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, please visit: https://alzfdn.org

Partnering with Poise is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed with support from Parkinson's Foundation community grants and research through the University of Idaho.

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of helping the public maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage their life challenges and increase their independence and quality of life.

Our programs for care partners help them gain skills to manage the physical and emotional demands of long term caregiving, as well as to cue their loved ones for using the AT principles in their daily life, while also fostering a supportive community with one another.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, visit: thepoiseproject.org

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW ONLINE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life for people in early stages of Parkinson’s and spouses or other care partners
 

Mondays & Thursdays

5:30pm - 7:15pm

May 27 - July 29, 2021
(no class on Monday, July 5)

Course is available for anyone living in the Carolinas!

Preference is given to people in

The Midlands South Carolina area

and

The Southeastern North Carolina area
(Sanford - Fayetteville - Fort Bragg - Lumberton)

We will meet in fellowship together for this course live via Zoom.

And do not let “technology” be a barrier to your participation! We will work with you in advance of the class individually to help you get a good set up for the class.

This course is free through funding from a
Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grant
 

Registration is required and limited to people living with Parkinson’s who are in early stages of Parkinson’s and their family care partners
(up to 12 people in total)


To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs, please contact the instructor:
Jim Paisner
jim.paisner@thepoiseproject.org
978-764-7334

This course is also part of a IRB approved research study through the University of Idaho. Participants can choose to take part in the data collection for this study. We are trying to learn more about whether our online course can be helpful for people living with Parkinson’s especially during the Covid pandemic, and for people who are living in areas where there are no Alexander technique instructors.

For more information about the research study, please contact:
Monika Gross, Executive Director
The Poise Project
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
828-254-3102

In this course you will

• Learn innovative lifelong skills to improve overall body awareness, coordination, self-control, and ease of motion.

• Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges you will be experiencing while living with Parkinson’s. 

• Enjoy a supportive group setting

• Learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives - including for care partners.

The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.

The program consists of an online group class meeting for 105 minutes twice a week for 9 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s and family care partners. (The first and last classes will meet for an extra 30 minutes.)

We understand that you may not be able to attend every class! We have terrific Review Handouts, Video Recordings of each class, and in-class Review Activities, as well as a Buddy System with your fellow participants that will help to keep everyone on track and growing and learning together.

Participants will be asked before and after the course to do a survey over the phone and to do a final anonymous evaluation form so we can learn if our program is helping you in the ways you need.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

What one couple in Asheville NC has said about this course:

To hear what other participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

If you would like some additional background on Alexander technique for Parkinson's, here are some useful links where you can learn more

https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/ 

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons/

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research/

Research from our in-person course was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Jim Paisner
jim.paisner@thepoiseproject.org
978-764-7334

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW ONLINE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life for people in early stages of Parkinson’s and spouses or other care partners
 

Mondays & Thursdays

2:00pm - 3:45pm

April 19 - June 17, 2021

Course is available for people living in Central South Carolina area
We will meet together for this course live via Zoom.

We will work with you in advance of the class individually to help you get a good set up for the class.

Do not let “technology” be a barrier to your participation!

This course is free through funding from a
Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grant

Registration is required and limited to 6-8 people living with Parkinson’s who are in early stages of Parkinson’s and their family care partners


To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs, please contact:
Petrea Warneck
PetreaWarneck@gmail.com
803-414-8145

This course is also part of a IRB approved research study through the University of Idaho. We are trying to learn more about whether our online course can be helpful for people living with Parkinson’s during the Covid-19 pandemic.

For more information about the research study, please contact:
Monika Gross, Executive Director
The Poise Project
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
828-254-3102

Learn lifelong skills to improve overall self-control, body awareness, coordination, and ease of motion. Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges you will be experiencing while living with Parkinson’s.  Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives.

The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.

The program consists of an online group class meeting for 105 minutes twice a week for 9 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s and family care partners. (The first and last classes meet for an extra 30 minutes.)

It is understood that you may not be able to attend every class. Review Handouts, recordings of each class, and in-class review activities, as well as a “buddy” system with other participants will help to keep everyone on track.

Participants will be asked before and after the course to do a survey over the phone and to do a final anonymous evaluation form.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

What one couple in Asheville NC has said about this course:

To hear what other participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

If you would like some additional background on Alexander technique for Parkinson's, here are some useful links where you can learn more

https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/ 

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons/

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research/

Research from our in-person course was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Petrea Warneck
PetreaWarneck@gmail.com
803-414-8145

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW ONLINE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life for people in early stages of living with Parkinson’s and their care partners
 

Mondays & Thursdays

10:30am - 12:15pm
(First and Last Classes go to 12:45pm)

September 24 - November 23, 2020

Course is available for people living in North Carolina coastal areas
We will meet together for this course live via Zoom.

We will work with you in advance of the class individually to help you get a good set up for the class. Do not let “technology” be a barrier to your participation!

This course is free through funding from a
Community Impact Grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation
 

Registration is required and limited to 10 people living with Parkinson’s who are in early stages of Parkinson’s and their family care partners


To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs, please contact the instructor:
Jim Paisner
jim.paisner@thepoiseproject.org
978-764-7334

Learn lifelong skills to improve overall self-control, body awareness, coordination, and ease of motion. Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges you will be experiencing while living with Parkinson’s.  Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives.

The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.
 

The program consists of an online group class meeting for 105 minutes twice a week for 9 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s and family care partners.
(The first and last classes meet for 120 minutes.)

It is understood that you may not be able to attend every class. Review Handouts, recordings of each class, and in-class review activities, as well as a “buddy” system with other participants will help to keep everyone on track.

Participants will be asked before and after the course to do a survey over the phone and to do a final anonymous evaluation form.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

What one couple in Asheville NC has said about this course:

To hear what other participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

If you would like some additional background on Alexander technique for Parkinson's, here are some useful links where you can learn more

https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/ 

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons/

https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research/

Research from our in-person course was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Jim Paisner
jim.paisner@thepoiseproject.org or 978-764-7334

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW ONLINE PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life
 

Mondays & Thursdays

Time to be determined by particpants

June 22 - August 13, 2020

Location:
We will meet together for this course live via Zoom

This course is free through funding from a
Community Impact Grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation
 

Registration is required and limited to 5 couples
(A person living with Parkinson’s and a family care partner)


To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs, please contact:
Monika Gross
monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
828-254-3102

Learn lifelong skills to improve overall self-control, body awareness, coordination, and ease of motion. Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of living with Parkinson’s.  Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives. The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.
 

The program consists of an online group class meeting for 105 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s along with a family care partner.
(The first and last classes meet for 120 minutes.)

It is understood that you may not be able to attend every class. Review Handouts and in-class review, as well as a “buddy” system with other participants will keep everyone on track.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

To hear what some participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

This live online Zoom course, Poised for Parkinson's, is part of a research study through the University of Idaho. Participants will be asked before and after the course to do a survey over the phone and to do a physical assessment over the internet

Research from the in-person course was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Ashley Hyers
ashleyhyers4@gmail.com or 336-908-0028

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life
 

Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:30-12:00pm

March 24 to May 15, 2020

Location:
CHAPEL HILL NC
The Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist 106 Purefoy Road, Chapel Hill NC 27514
 

Registration is required and limited to 12 participants.
Care partners are encouraged to join the class along with their partners.

To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs,

please contact:
Jim Paisner
jim.paisner@thepoiseproject.org or 978-764-7334

Learn lifelong skills to improve overall self-control, body awareness, coordination, and ease of motion. Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of living with Parkinson’s.  Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives. The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.

The program consists of a group class meeting for 90 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s and their care partners. (The first and last classes meet for 120 minutes. 25 total class hours.)

Cost: $150 or $250 for person living with Parkinson's and care partner together.

Scholarships are available if needed.

It is understood that you may not be able to attend every class. Review Handouts and in-class review, as well as a “buddy” system with other participants will keep everyone on track.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

To hear what some participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

Poised for Parkinson's was part of a research study through the University of Idaho. Research was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Jim Paisner
Jim.Paisner@thepoiseproject.org or 978-764-7334

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

THE POISE PROJECT® ANNOUNCES
"POISED FOR PARKINSON’S"

A UNIQUE NEW PROGRAM FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH PARKINSON’S

To manage motor and non-motor symptoms during daily life
 

Mondays & Thursdays, 1:30-3:00pm

March 16 to May 7, 2020

Location: MOUNT HOLLY NC
First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly
133  South Main Street
Mount Holly NC 28120

This course is free through funding from a
Community Impact Grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation
 

Registration is required. Course limited to 12 participants.
Care partners are encouraged to join the class along with their loved one.

To register, and to make sure this course is appropriate for your needs, please contact:
Karen Kleiner
Karen@anatomywise.com or 980-477-0508

Learn lifelong skills to improve overall self-control, body awareness, coordination, and ease of motion. Build resilience for the physical and emotional challenges of living with Parkinson’s.  Enjoy a supportive group setting to learn skills and strategies based on Alexander technique (AT) to manage the many daily challenges that Parkinson's brings into your lives. The course is focused on the needs of the person living with Parkinson’s, but care partners who take the course will be able to not only learn ways to support their partner, but will also gain their own personal skills to enhance their own well-being and self-care.
 

The program consists of a group class meeting for 90 minutes twice a week for 8 weeks. It is appropriate for people in earlier stages of Parkinson’s and their care partners. (The first and last classes meet for 120 minutes. 25 total class hours.)

It is understood that you may not be able to attend every class. Review Handouts and in-class review, as well as a “buddy” system with other participants will keep everyone on track.

How is this approach new and innovative?

Alexander technique (AT) has been a well-established approach in the performing arts for decades for skillfully managing stressful circumstances, avoiding injury, and reducing anxiety. AT training for people living with Parkinson’s has also been found to be effective in reducing physical symptoms such as rigidity, instability, and stooped posture, as well as neck and back pain, all of which are important for mobility and function. It has been demonstrated that AT training can also offer long-term retention of benefits.

Alexander technique (AT) is a non-exercise educational intervention.

Unlike PT, or exercise programs, yoga, tai chi, or meditation, applying AT skills does not require setting time aside for practice and does not rely on a particular set of movements. Once AT principles are learned, your self-management skills continue to develop through application in your daily experience, and these self-orientating skills tend to increase with time.

To hear what some participants have said about Alexander technique (AT) benefits for them personally, you can view some video interviews with prior participants as well as other informative videos for background on AT, on our Vimeo page: www.Vimeo.com/thepoiseproject

Here are links to specific interviews:

Jim & Monica: https://vimeo.com/346978375
Chuck & Alice: https://vimeo.com/346987631
Vincent & Kricket: https://vimeo.com/347676273

Poised for Parkinson's was part of a research study through the University of Idaho. Research was presented at the World Parkinson Congress, Kyoto Japan (June 2019); the International Congress for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Nice France (September 2019); and the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine, Chicago IL (November 2019).

You can view a research poster from this study at this link: https://bit.ly/PoisedForParkinsonsPoster

This course was originally developed with funding from the Parkinson's Foundation.

Questions?
Please contact the instructor, Karen Kleiner
Karen@anatomywise.com or 980-477-0508

For more information about the Parkinson’s Foundation, please visit: https://www.parkinson.org/

The Poise Project® is a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT). We design and deliver Alexander-based programs that give people greater confidence to manage life’s challenges and increase agency, independence, and quality of life.

"Poised for Parkinson’s" is a program of The Poise Project® and was developed as a research project through the University of Idaho with support from two Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® grants.

To learn more about The Poise Project®, please visit: thepoiseproject.org

For more information about research on AT for Parkinson’s, please visit: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/alexander-technique-for-parkinsons-research

For more information about AT for Parkinson’s in general, please visit the European Parkinson’s Disease Association website: https://www.epda.eu.com/living-well/therapies/complementary-therapies/alexander-technique/

Maintenir l’Equilibre et le Développement Personnel Tout au Long des Etapes et des Défis de la Vie avec les principes de la Technique Alexander (T.A.)

Nice, France

The Poise Project International Initiative

Une Initiative Internationale du Poise Project

Professional Development Team Training
for Alexander Technique Teachers & Trainees
La journée de développement professionnel de The Poise Project pour les professeurs et les étudiants de technique Alexander

The Poise Project's "AT for Parkinson's" International Initiative
Initiative internationale "T.A. pour la maladie de Parkinson"

Adapting AT for People Living with Parkinson's
and their Care Partners
Adapter la technique Alexander aux personnes atteintes de la Maladie de Parkinson et à leurs partenaires de soins

(Pour lire cette page en français, vous pouvez utiliser Google Chrome comme navigateur Web. Si vous n'êtes pas invité à traduire la page automatiquement, ouvrez le menu Préférences de Chrome et choisissez "Avancé" en bas de la page. Choisissez ensuite le menu déroulant à côté de "Langue", puis activez: "Traduire les pages non écrites dans une langue que vous pouvez lire".)

PARTICIPANTS
Alexander technique teachers & trainees 
Professeurs et étudiants de technique Alexander

DATES
Friday, 27 September 2019 & Saturday, 28 September 2019
Vendredi, 27 septembre 2019 & Samedi, 28 septembre 2019

TIME/HORAIRES  
Friday/Vendridi: 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:30
Saturday/Samedi: 9:00-13:30 and 15:00-19:30

LOCATION/LIEU
Atelier des Souffles, 14 Rue Penchienatti, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 06000 France

LANGUAGES/LANGUES
The training will be in English and French
La formation sera en anglais et en français

Participants interested in translating into other languages will be welcomed.
Les participants souhaitant traduire la formation dans d’autres langues sont les bienvenus.

* COST
US$ 280 (€250) AT Teachers/Les professeurs
US$ 225 (€200) AT Trainees/Les étudiants

*We will offer a discount to people coming from countries with high inflation. Please ask!

Nous offrirons une réduction aux personnes venant de pays avec une inflation élevée. N’hésitez pas à demander!

*All funds go to support The Poise Project's grassroots efforts in AT job creation, program development, research, implementation, and industry networking. This is how we are sustaining the nonprofit infrastructure and staff that makes this project possible over both the short and the long term. There are so many AT teacher opportunities and so much growth potential if we can work together with a strategic, targeted focus! Long-term payment plans are available for any AT teacher. We understand that you have financial pressure. This is WHY The Poise Project was created! We want to make sure that all AT teachers have new work opportunities and greater job security. We don't want cost to be a barrier to ANY interested and motivated team participant in this pioneering initiative. Contact Monika Gross at info@thepoiseproject.org (for questions in English) or pour les questions en français, contact Joelle Schneider at joelle.schneider.6@gmail.com ou +33 6 87 88 11 69 or Marie-Laure Deplaix at marielaure.deplaix@sfr.fr 06 23 23 75 49 (GMT+2)

Tous les fonds soutiennent les principaux efforts de Poise dans les domaines de la création d'emplois en AT, de l'élaboration de programmes, de la recherche, de la mise en œuvre et de la mise en réseau de l'industrie. C’est ainsi que nous maintenons l’infrastructure et le personnel à but non lucratif qui rendent ce projet possible à court et à long terme. Il y a tellement de possibilités pour les professeurs d'Alexander Technique et de potentiel de croissance si nous pouvons travailler ensemble de manière stratégique et ciblée! Des plans de paiement à long terme sont disponibles pour tous les enseignants assistants. Nous comprenons que vous soyez peut-être sous pression financière. C'est pourquoi le projet Poise a été créé! Nous voulons nous assurer que tous les professeurs de l’AT ont de nouvelles opportunités d'emploi et une plus grande sécurité d'emploi. Nous ne voulons pas que les coûts constituent un obstacle pour TOUS les membres de l’équipe intéressés et motivés participant à cette initiative novatrice. Pour les questions en anglais, contactez Monika Gross à info@thepoiseproject.org ou 1-828-254-3102 (GMT–4) Pour les questions en français, contactez Joelle Schneider: joelle.schneider.6@gmail.com ou 06 87 88 11 69 or Marie-Laure Deplaix: marielaure.deplaix@sfr.fr ou 06 23 23 75 49 (GMT+2)

REGISTRATION LINK
Space is limited! / Le nombre de places est limité!
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/nice-france-at-for-parkinsons-professional-training

Registration is final. In case of cancellation after 16 September 2019, if no replacement can be found, 50% of the course fee will be charged.
L'inscription est définitive. En cas d'annulation après le 17 septembre 2019, si aucun remplaçant ne peut être trouvé, 50% des frais de cours seront facturés.

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING/OBJECTIF PRINCIPAL DE LA FORMATION

To train you in the mission and strategic model of The Poise Project. We would like you to join our international teams helping to expand our AT4PD initiative, and also helping to launch new target population initiatives and programs as we develop them.

Please consider joining our long-range efforts. Even if your main interest may be with other target populations than the Parkinson’s community, we want you to join our team effort by being trained in The Poise Project strategic model. It has been three years since our launch, and these trainings are one of the ways that we will become sustainable for this ambitious project. Your participation not only offers you training in best practices for AT for Parkinson’s, but it will provide financial support for our programs, outreach, and ongoing research efforts.

Vous former à la mission et au modèle stratégique du Poise Project. Nous vous invitions à rejoindre nos équipes internationales qui aident à développer notre initiative pour la T.A. et la Maladie de Parkinson et également à aider à lancer des initiatives vers d’autres populations ciblées au fur et à mesure que nous les mettons en place.

Venez vous joindre à nos efforts à long terme. Même si la population des malades de Parkinson n’est pas votre cible principale, nous souhaitons que vous rejoigniez notre équipe pour vous former au modèle stratégique du Poise Project. Nous avons lancé ces formations il y a trois ans et elles sont un des moyens de soutien de ce projet ambitieux. Votre participation vous apportera non seulement une formation sur les meilleures pratiques pour la T.A et Parkinson mais elle fournira aussi le soutien financier nécessaire aux programmes, à la communication et aux efforts de recherche en cours.

SECOND OBJECTIVE OF THE TRAINING/DEUXIEME OBJECTIF

To help AT professionals learn about the particular needs of people living with Parkinson's disease (PlwPD) and their care partners, and to suggest the most successful ways to apply Alexander principles when working with this population. Then to connect you into patient referral programs with interested neurologists and allied health professionals in your region.

We will introduce you to best practices that we've been researching and how they can be presented in group settings. If you are interested in working with PlwPD in your private practice, you will have in depth information about PD and about the one-to-one AT applications for this population. You will also be part of our team of teachers that we will be working to create patient referral programs for in your region.

Participants in this team building day will be able to be part of our regional teams and future program trainings as we roll out programming in 2019 and moving forward.

Faire  connaître aux professeurs de T.A. les besoins spécifiques des Personnes Vivant avec la Maladie de Parkinson (PVMP) et de leurs aidants et suggérer les façons les plus efficaces d’appliquer la T.A. à cette population. Vous mettre en contact avec les neurologues et les professionnels de santé de votre région intéressés par les programmes d’orientation des patients.

Nous vous présenteront les meilleures pratiques que nous avons élaborées et de quelle façon les présenter à un groupe. Si vous travaillez avec des PVMP en leçons individuelles nous vous fournirons des informations approfondies sur la MP et les applications individuelles pour cette population. Vous ferez également partie de notre équipe de professeurs travaillant à créer des programmes d’orientation des patients dans votre région.

Les participants à cette formation qui vise aussi à créer une équipe de travail pourront faire partie de nos équipes régionales et des futurs programmes de formation de 2019 et plus.

People living with Parkinson’s and their care partners who participated in the “Poised for Parkinson’s” course in North Carolina./Personnes vivant avec la Maladie de Parkinson et leurs aidants ayant participé à l’atelier « Parkinson et T.A. » en Caroline du Nord.

This training day will include a two-hour workshop with PlwPD and care partners from the local community who we will be invited to attend an informal 120-minute workshop during the second training day.

In this way the training participants will be able to have the opportunity to both observe the leader’s work with them as well as have time to work with members of the public themselves. We will all share feedback with one another afterwards.

Cette formation contiendra un atelier de deux heures avec des PVMP et leurs aidants habitant la région qui seront invités à assister à cet atelier de manière informelle le deuxième jour.

Les participants à la formation pourront ainsi observer le travail de l’intervenante et auront le temps de travailler avec les membres du public (PVMP). Nous partagerons nos observations par la suite.

Our focus during this training will be on how AT can help PlwPD develop practical skills for more independent self-management of motor symptoms affecting their balance, gait and postural tone, including falls, freezing, forward neck posture and slowed movement, as well as non-motor symptoms such as anxiety, apathy, low volume speech, swallowing, and sleep interruption.

AT can offer PlwPD hope and increase their confidence, independence, and overall quality of life. AT can help them chose optimal postural tone and improve their overall functioning during iADLs (instrumental activities of daily living). It can also give tremendous support and a more positive outlook to the spouses and other family members and care partners of PlwPD and greatly reduce caregiver burden and burnout. Training their care partners at the same time helps them learn how to cue PlwPD when cognitive decline may be present, which is often a later stage aspect of PD.

The last part of the training will include a focus on the particular needs of care partners of PlwPD, and can be generalized to how AT can support care partners in many situations, especially when the care receivers have cognitive decline. It will focus on how to deliver AT in a way that gives practical ongoing skills for care partners to manage the physical and emotional demands of caregiving.

Nous nous concentrerons sur la façon dont la T.A. peut aider les PVMP à développer des compétences pratiques afin d’être plus indépendants au niveau de l’autogestion des symptômes moteurs affectant leur équilibre, leur démarche et leur tonus postural, y compris les chutes, les blocages, le cou en avant et le ralentissement des mouvements, ainsi que les symptômes non moteurs comme l’anxiété, l’apathie, le faible volume de la voix, la déglutition et le sommeil entrecoupé .

La T.A. peut offrir de l’espoir et augmenter la confiance, l’indépendance et la qualité de vie générale des PVMP. Elle peut les aider à choisir un tonus postural optimal et améliorer leur fonctionnement global durant les activités quotidiennes. Elle peut aussi apporter énormément de soutien et  un regard plus positif aux époux(ses), aux autres membres de la famille et aux aidants en général et réduire significativement le fardeau et l’épuisement des aidants. Former les PVMP et les aidants en même temps aide ces derniers à détecter l’apparition du déclin cognitif qui apparaît souvent par la suite.

Dans la dernière partie de la formation nous nous concentrerons sur les besoins particuliers des aidants des PVMP. Nous pourrons voir comment la T.A. peut soutenir les aidants dans de nombreuses situations, en particulier quand les malades ont un déclin cognitif. Nous aborderons la façon d’enseigner la T.A. de manière à donner des compétences pratiques sur une base continue aux aidants pour qu’ils puissent gérer les exigences physiques et émotionnelles de leur situation.

The training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project, and co-designer of the “Poised for Parkinson’s” AT-based course for PLwPD and their care partners.

La formation sera animée par Monika Gross, Directrice Générale du Poise Project et co-créatrice de la formation T.A. pour les PVMP et leurs aidants du « Poised for Parkinson’s »

The Poise Project AT for Parkinson’s teacher training in Los Angeles, April 2018.

In this training we will include:

• Definition of Parkinson's and its symptoms 

• Current research in AT for Parkinson’s disease

• How traditional AT educational methodology can be adapted for this population and some best practices as recommended by AT teachers with expertise in the field

• Working with middle and late stage PlwPD, particularly when there is cognitive decline.

• Emotional and psychological considerations when working with individuals with a degenerative disease, both for participants and for teachers

• The realities of financial concerns when delivering AT for PlwPD and a discussion of how we can work together to find future solutions to remove barriers to access

• How best to talk about AT to the medical care providers, allied health professionals, and research scientists that you may come in contact with in the field of Parkinson's disease and when advocating for AT for this population

• Report on THE POISE PROJECT AT for Parkinson’s initiative and our targeted team presence at conferences and events, including the 4th World Parkinson Congress in Portland in 2016 and the 5th World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto in 2019. 

• How to include care partners to support learning and increase retention of AT principles for PlwPD, as well as to give them self-management skills to address the serious stresses of their own circumstances.

• Report on THE POISE PROJECT "Partnering with Poise" care partner course that has been delivered at ten sites across North Carolina and Washington DC, and the “Poised for Parkinson’s” course for people living with Parkinson’s that has been delivered at three sites in North Carolina, both which were funded by the Parkinson's Foundation, and the IRB research studies of each of these courses that was done through the University of Idaho managed by AT teacher and research scientist, Dr. Rajal Cohen.

Cette formation comprendra :

• Définition de la Maladie de Parkinson et ses symptômes

• Recherche actuelle sur la T.A. et Parkinson

• Comment la méthode pédagogique traditionnelle de la T.A. peut être adaptée pour cette population et quelques-unes des meilleures pratiques recommandées par les professeurs de T.A. experts en la matière

• Travailler avec des PVMP se trouvant aux stades intermédiaire et avancé de la maladie, en particulier quand il y a un déclin cognitif

• Considérations émotionnelles pour les participants et les professeurs lors d’un travail avec des personnes ayant une maladie dégénérative

• Réalités des questions financières pour les cours de T.A. pour les PVMP et discussion : comment pouvons-nous travailler ensemble et trouver des solutions afin de faire sauter les barrières à l’accès à la T.A.

• Comment parler de la T.A. aux médecins, aux professionnels de santé travaillant avec eux et aux chercheurs scientifiques avec lesquels vous pouvez entrer en contact dans le domaine de la Maladie de Parkinson ainsi qu’aux PVMP pour leur recommander la T.A. 

• Présentation du Poise Project pour Parkinson et de nos équipes présentes aux conférences et évènements, spécialement le 4ième Congrès International de Parkinson de Portland en 2016 et le 5ième le Congrès International de Parkinson de Kyoto en 2019Comment amener les aidants à soutenir l’apprentissage et à aider les PVMP à mieux retenir les principes de la T.A. Leur donner des outils d’autogestion pour faire face au stress de leur situation

• Présenter le « Partnering with Poise » (formationT.A. pour les aidants) du Poise Project donné en Caroline du Nord et à Washington DC une dizaine de fois ; ainsi que le « Poised of Parkinson » (formation pour les PVMP) donné trois fois en Caroline du Nord.

• Ces deux cours ont été financés par la Parkinson’s Foundation et l’IRB. Ils  ont fait l’objet d’études de recherche dans le cadre de l’Université de l’Idaho sous la direction du Dr. Rajal Cohen, professeur de T.A. et chercheuse scientifique.

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2019

9:00–12:00   Briefing on The Poise Project mission and strategic model, and the AT for Parkinson’s initiative to date (15 minute break included)

12:00–14:00  Lunch break (Studio is closed)

14:00–18:30 Background on Parkinson’s symptoms and pathology, and current research on AT for Parkinson’s. Begin training in best practices in working with PlwPD (15 minute break included)

SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

9:00–13:30 Basic training in best practices in working with PlwPD.

13:30–14::45 Lunch break

15:00–17:00 Workshop with members of the local Parkinson’s community

17:00–17::45  Debriefing & Discussion re workshop

17:45–18:30    Basic training for working with Care Partners -- not only specifically of PwP but also in general the physical and emotional demands on caregivers, especially in cases of care receivers with physical and cognitive decline

18:30–19:30   Questions, Sharing and Next Steps

DATES ET HORAIRES

VENDREDI 27 SEPTEMBRE 2019

9h00-12h00 : Présentation de la mission et du modèle stratégique du Poise Project et de l’initiative T.A. pour la maladie de Parkinson à ce jour (pause de 15 minutes incluse)

12h00-14h00 : Pause déjeuner (pas de possibilité de rester dans la salle)

14h00-18h30 : Symptômes et pathologie de la Maladie de Parkinson et recherche actuelle sur la T.A. et Parkinson. Début de la formation sur les meilleures pratiques de travail avec des PVMP (pause de 15 minutes incluse)

SAMEDI 28 SEPTEMBRE 2019

9h00-13h30 : Initiation aux meilleures pratiques de travail avec des PVMP

13h30-14h45 : Pause déjeuner

15h00-17h00 : Atelier avec les membres de la communauté parkinsonienne locale

17h00-17h45 : Debriefing et discussion sur l’atelier

17h45-18h30 : Initiation au travail avec les aidants; pas uniquement pour Parkinson mais aussi en général les exigences physiques et émotionnelles des aidants, en particulier quand les malades ont un déclin cognitif.

18h30-19h30 : Questions, échanges et prochaines étapes

Please consider also joining THE POISE PROJECT intensive course trainings in Budapest, Hungary, and in Basel and Rheinfelden, Switzerland earlier in September:

8 - 12 September 2019
Professional Teacher Training in “Partnering with Poise” Course:
A replicable AT-based course for Family Caregivers
unique training for experienced teachers to join an international project to deliver a replicable AT-based course. Join us in this pioneering international project. The Poise Project has an ambitious goal. We want to reproduce this course at multiple sites around the world as an example of the first-ever replicable AT-based programming. We want to demonstrate the potential for successful expansion of AT-based subsidized programs for not only the Parkinson's community, but for other target populations as well. In this way we are working strategically to remove barriers and bring the AT principles and AT teachers into a wide variety of new job settings. This course was developed with grant funding from the Parkinson's Foundation, and both were part of research studies led by Dr. Rajal Cohen at the University of Idaho.
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-care-partner-course-training

14 - 15 September 2019
An introductory weekend in Basel, hosted at the invitation of SBAT for their 2019 annual educational forum. Belinda Mello, Dr. Anikó Ball, and Monika Gross will introduce The Poise Project's strategies and successful approaches during the SBAT-FORUM 2019 weekend in Basel, hosted by the Swiss society of AT teachers. Breakout sessions will cover group teaching, working with medical and dental professionals, and an intro to AT for Parkinson’s. Training will be in English and German. Others interested in translating into other languages will be welcomed.
For more information and to register, please go to this link: https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/basel-sbat-forum

16 - 20 September 2019
Professional Teacher Training in “Poised for Parkinson’s” Course:
A replicable AT-based course for People living with Parkinson’s
unique training for experienced teachers to join an international project to deliver a replicable AT-based course. Join us in this pioneering international project. The Poise Project has an ambitious goal. We want to reproduce this course at multiple sites around the world as an example of the first-ever replicable AT-based programming. We want to demonstrate the potential for successful expansion of AT-based subsidized programs for not only the Parkinson's community, but for other target populations as well. In this way we are working strategically to remove barriers and bring the AT principles and AT teachers into a wide variety of new job settings. This course was developed with grant funding from the Parkinson's Foundation, and both were part of research studies led by Dr. Rajal Cohen at the University of Idaho.
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/rheinfelden-poised-for-parkinsons-course-training

Download THE POISE PROJECT Timeline 2016-2019 by clicking here to be inspired by all the amazing achievements that our strategic model and a small group of determined individuals have been able to accomplish so far!

Monika Gross presenting research from The Poise Project pilot studies at the 5th World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto, Japan, June 2019.

THE POISE PROJECT administered our first grant from the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017-2018 to deliver an AT-based course for care partners of PlwPD, “Partnering with Poise”, at eight sites in North Carolina. We received a second grant in early 2018 to expand this program into Washington DC. We are currently administering a third grant we received from the Parkinson's Foundation in mid-2018 to design and deliver a new AT-based course for PlwPD, “Poised for Parkinson’s”, at three sites in North Carolina, and a fourth grant in 2019 to expand it to three more locations in North Carolina.

In relation to these programs, we did research projects to measure the efficacy and long term retention of AT training for PlwPD and care partners.

Teachers who participate in this AT for Parkinson’s initiative training will be considered part of the pool of teachers we will draw from for our future class programming and research projects for PlwPD and care partners as new classes are created and regional expansion occurs, as well as being part of the pool of AT professionals trained in our strategic model to assist in community outreach for all our future initiatives.

We are planning 2019 trainings in these courses in Chicago in October/November 2019; and in Los Angeles and San Francisco in January and February 2020.

The graduates of The Poise Project’s first “Poised for Parkinson’s” course in Asheville NC for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The development of this course was funded by a grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation, and is part of a research project through the University of Idaho.

Meredith McIntosh, Monika Gross, Suzy Perkins and Shellie Cash at the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day October 2017.

Improving, learning, growing: "Poised for Parkinson's" participants in Asheville NC, April 2019

MONIKA GROSS is Executive Director of The Poise Project, a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining natural poise and continuous personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life through the principles of Alexander technique (AT). The Poise Project is committed to removing barriers and making AT available across socio-economic groups and to those with chronic conditions. As of Fall 2018, it has received three Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® Community Grants to deliver AT-based classes to people in the Parkinson's community in North Carolina and in Washington DC. She has conducted this AT or Parkinson's teacher training and established a patient referral program in the Bay Area in partnership with Dr. Maya Katz, a movement disorder specialist at UCSF.

Monika had her first AT lesson in 1976 and was certified in 1985 in Lydia Yohay's (ACAT) teacher training program in NYC. She is a teaching member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and Alexander Technique International (ATI), as well as a member of the local regional AT teacher consortium Alexander Teachers of the Mountain Region (ATMR). She is also a Registered Somatic Movement Educator with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). Monika holds a BFA in Drama from the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Monika is co-owner of Form Fitness & Function, and has a private AT practice in Asheville NC. She also offers AT training via Skype or Zoom.

Email: monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Website: thepoiseproject.org
Phone: (USA) 1-828-254-3102 (EST) - on WhatsApp
Skype: thepoiseproject

THE POISE PROJECT® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched in 2016 to bring Alexander technique principles to new populations, and to increase accessibility across broad socio-economic groups.

Our Mission is to help people maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT).

Our Mission is realized through promotion of the profession, creation of programs adapted for specific populations and industries, and support of cutting edge research in the field.

We use a coordinated team approach uniting individuals who have benefited from AT, industry expert advocates, and AT professionals.

We have received four grants from the Parkinson's Foundation to deliver AT-based programs for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners in North Carolina and the Washington DC Greater Metro Area. We have also received a 2019 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to deliver our care partner course to family caregivers of people with dementia.

Rheinfelden, Switzerland

The Poise Project International Initiative

Teacher Training in

“Poised for Parkinson’s” Course

An Alexander technique based course for
People Living With Parkinson’s and their Care Partners

This training is part of The Poise Project international AT-based Replicable Programming project

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PARTICIPANTS:
Alexander technique teachers with five or more years of teaching experience

DATES
Monday to Friday, 16 - 20 September 2019

LOCATION
Monday, 16 September:
Hostel Tabakhuesli, Fröschweid 1, 4310 Rheinfelden SWITZERLAND MAP
(a side street to the` Marktgasse` opposite the Rhein bridge)

Tuesday-Friday, 17 - 20 September:
Rhyzimmer, Marktgasse 32, 4310 Rheinfelden SWITZERLAND MAP

TIMES 
Monday 9:30 to 19:00
Tuesday-Friday 10:00 to 19:30

LANGUAGES
The training will be in English and German

* COST        

US$800 CHF 800 €725

We will offer a discount to people coming from countries with high inflation. Please ask!

* All funds go to support The Poise Project's grassroots efforts in AT job creation, program development, research, implementation, and industry networking. This is how we are sustaining the nonprofit infrastructure and staff that makes this project possible over both the short and the long term. There are so many AT teacher opportunities and so much growth potential if we can work together with a strategic, targeted focus! Long-term payment plans are available for any AT teacher. We understand that you have financial pressure. This is WHY The Poise Project was created! We want to make sure that all AT teachers have new work opportunities and greater job security. We don't want cost to be a barrier to ANY interested and motivated team participant in this pioneering initiative. Contact Rosa Luisa Rossi (for questions in English or German): rlrossi@datacomm.ch WhatsApp +4179 655 16 69 Address: Im Theodorshof 13, 4310 Rheinfelden

REGISTRATION LINK
Space is extremely limited
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/rheinfelden-poised-for-parkinsons-course-training

Registration is final. In case of cancellation after August 26th 2019, if no replacement can be found, 50% of the course fee will be charged. The organizers assume no liability. Each participant is responsible for his/her own actions.  

Rheinfelden/CH is the perfect place for this intensive training retreat. This charming, medieval town surprises with many beautiful places to linger and enjoy and take the baths! For information about accommodations in Rheinfelden and travel, please go to the bottom of this page…

OBJECTIVE

To train experienced AT teachers to deliver this AT-based course for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners in Europe.

You will become part of an important international project. We are organizing a team of teachers around the world to deliver the first-ever replicable AT-based courses to broad socio-economically diverse groups.

Please join us in this pioneering project. We have developed a successful, evidence-based course that can now be delivered in a wide variety of settings, regions, and countries.

THE COURSE

“Poised for Parkinson’s” was developed with funding from the Parkinson’s Foundation. It was part of an IRB approved research study through the University of Idaho led by Dr. Rajal Cohen, who is the Scientific Consultant for The Poise Project. The course curriculum and protocols were written by Monika Gross and Monica Norcia.

“Poised for Parkinson’s” is an eight-week group course meeting twice a week for 90-minutes with a maximum of 12 participants.

The course was delivered four times at sites in North Carolina between January 2019-May 2019. As part of a pilot study, data from these four courses was collected pre-course and post-course, and will also be collected at 4 months and 8 months post course. We also are using a control group to measure outcomes against.

Our preliminary data has already been presented at the 5th World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto, Japan in June 2019 and the American Society for the Alexander Technique in New York City in July 2019. We will be presenting additional data at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Nice, France in September 2019, and at the American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine in Chicago in November 2019.

Both our qualitative and our quantitative data look very strong! We are incredibly encouraged by the interest that is being expressed to us from medical and allied health professionals to have this new approach to improving the quality of life of their patients and their patients’ families. The course has terrific potential to become a sought after and rewarding element in current interdisciplinary care for people living with Parkinson’s.

Monika Gross presenting research on the “Poised for Parkinson’s” course at the 5th World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto, Japan, June 4-7, 2019

OUR GOAL

To reproduce this course at multiple sites around the world so that we can demonstrate the potential for a successful expansion of AT-based subsidized programs for other target populations as well. In this way we are working strategically to remove barriers to access to the AT principles across broader socioeconomic groups.

Our other AT-based replicable program, “Partnering with Poise”, a self-care course for care partners, has been very successful. Again through initial funding from the Parkinson’s Foundation, we ran the course at 10 sites in NC and DC, and did a pilot study with data again presented at international conferences. The course is easily adapted to any group of care partners, and we have since received a new grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and are delivering the course in Chapel Hill and Mount Holly NC to care partners of people living with dementia. We also were contracted by IONA Senior Services in DC to run the course there for a general population of family caregivers. This was through funding from the DC Office of Aging and Community Living.

This year we are training teachers in America and Europe to launch “Poised for Parkinson’s” and “Partnering with Poise”.

If you are also interested in training to teach “Partnering with Poise”, our AT based course for care partners, we will be offering this training earlier in the month in Budapest. Dates are Sunday, 8 September - Thursday, 12 September 2019. Please go to this link for information and to register. There is a $150 discount if you sign up for both courses. Please contact Monika Gross for discounted payment:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-care-partner-course-training

THE RHEINFELDEN “POISED FOR PARKINSON’S” COURSE TEACHER TRAINING WILL INCLUDE:

• All parts of the detailed training course manual, including the sixteen class lesson plans; class structure; course goals; course terminology; and detailed aspects of administering the course.

• In depth training in understanding Parkinson’s disease and how each of the sixteen classes address symptoms and can improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners

• Video and other feedback from prior “Poised for Parkinson’s” participants as well as information from the research we did in North Carolina.

• How to understand, manage, and troubleshoot group dynamics in these blended classes of people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

• Basic training in The Poise Project strategic model and in the overall goals of the project and clarification of agreements with instructors.

• Strategic next steps, including ongoing communications and responsibilities; continued team support; strategies for finding funding and community partnerships locally; and future developments.

• The training will also include a two-hour workshop with PlwPD and care partners from the local community who we will be invited to attend an informal 120-minute workshop during the first training day. In this way the training participants will be able to have the opportunity to both observe the leader’s work with them as well as have time to work with members of the public themselves. We will all share feedback with one another afterwards.

The Rheinfelden training will be led by Monika Gross, Executive Director of The Poise Project, and co-designer of the course.

Contact Rosa Luisa Rossi for more information or questions in German: rlrossi@datacomm.ch

Please contact Monika Gross for more details and with questions in English about the full scope of this project: 1-828-254-3102 (USA EST) or monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org

Some Participants from “Poised for Parkinson’s” courses in North Carolina

BACKGROUND

The Poise Project administered our first grant from the Parkinson's Foundation in 2017-2018 to deliver an AT-based course for care partners of PlwPD, “Partnering with Poise”, at eight sites in North Carolina. We received a second grant in early 2018 to expand this program into Washington DC. We received our third grant from the Parkinson's Foundation in mid-2018 to design and deliver this new AT-based course for PlwPD, “Poised for Parkinson’s”, at three sites in North Carolina, and a fourth grant in 2019 to expand it to three more locations in North Carolina.

In relation to these programs, we did research projects to measure the efficacy and long term retention of AT training for PlwPD and care partners.

We are planning 2019 trainings in these courses in Budapest and in Basel in September; in Chicago in October/November; and in California in early 2020.

If you are also interested in training to teach “Partnering with Poise”, our AT based course for care partners, we will be offering this training earlier in the month in Budapest. Dates are Sunday, 8 September - Thursday, 12 September 2019. Please go to this link for information and to register. There is a $150 discount if you sign up for both courses. Please contact Monika Gross for discounted payment:
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-care-partner-course-training

Graduation celebration of participants in a “Poised for Parkinson’s” course in Asheville NC, May 2019

MONIKA GROSS is Executive Director of The Poise Project, a nonprofit with the mission of maintaining natural poise and continuous personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life through the principles of Alexander technique (AT). The Poise Project is committed to removing barriers and making AT available across socio-economic groups and to those with chronic conditions. As of Fall 2018, it has received three Parkinson's Foundation Moving Day® Community Grants to deliver AT-based classes to people in the Parkinson's community in North Carolina and in Washington DC. She has conducted this AT or Parkinson's teacher training and established a patient referral program in the Bay Area in partnership with Dr. Maya Katz, a movement disorder specialist at UCSF.

Monika had her first AT lesson in 1976 and was certified in 1985 in Lydia Yohay's (ACAT) teacher training program in NYC. She is a teaching member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and Alexander Technique International (ATI), as well as a member of the local regional AT teacher consortium Alexander Teachers of the Mountain Region (ATMR). She is also a Registered Somatic Movement Educator with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). Monika holds a BFA in Drama from the North Carolina School of the Arts.

Monika is co-owner of Form Fitness & Function, and has a private AT practice in Asheville NC. She also offers AT training via Skype or Zoom.

Email: monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Website: thepoiseproject.org
Phone: (USA) 1-828-254-3102 (EST)
Skype: thepoiseproject

THE POISE PROJECT® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched in 2016 to bring Alexander technique principles to new populations, and to increase accessibility across broad socio-economic groups.

Our Mission is to help people maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT).

Our Mission is realized through promotion of the profession, creation of programs adapted for specific populations and industries, and support of cutting edge research in the field.

We use a coordinated team approach uniting individuals who have benefited from AT, industry expert advocates, and AT professionals.

We have received four grants from the Parkinson's Foundation to deliver AT-based programs for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners in North Carolina and the Washington DC Greater Metro Area. We have also received a 2019 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to deliver our care partner course to family caregivers of people with dementia.

Cheap and charming accommodations in the picturesque town Rheinfelden/CH

B&B im Schelmengässli 19, Rheinfelden / https://www.schelmen19.ch/

CHF 520.— visitor's tax and breakfast not included – space for up to 5 persons
(costs p.p. by 5 persons ca. CHF 116.40 for 5 days – no breakfast)
Registration to Rosa Luisa Rossi / rlrossi@datacomm.ch This accommodation is primarily reserved for participants from abroad and those who book all 5 days.

The cozy Hostel Tabakhuesli, Rheinfelden / http://hostel-tabakhuesli.ch/home-2/

All rooms incl. breakfast. Please make the reservation directly.

There are also many local Air BnB choices

Cheap flights to EuroAirport Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg

For those who attend the intensive further training from abroad, there are cheap flights to Basel. From the airport to Rheinfelden, bus & train, approx. 60 min. https://www.euroairport.com/de/

Learning & Pleasure

Rheinfelden/CH is the perfect place for this intensive learning week. This charming, medieval town surprises with many beautiful places to linger, enjoy & take the baths.
http://www.rheinfelden.ch/de/  //  https://www.parkresort.ch/

Basel, Switzerland

The Poise Project International Initiative

AlexanderTechnik SBAT

La Technique Alexander APSTA

SBAT-FORUM 2019

THE POISE PROJECT: Alexander technique for the 21st century

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SBAT/APSTA is very happy to welcome THE POISE PROJECT’s Monika Gross, Belinda Mello, and Dr. Anikó Ball for this year’s SBAT-FORUM.

Since THE POISE PROJECT was formed as a US nonprofit in 2016, they have been working in a collaborative teamwork structure to make Alexander technique more accessible to the public across broad socio-economic groups. THE POISE PROJECT mission has been a great success, bringing together a diverse group of AT teachers, medical and science professionals, and interested members of the public with a common goal: to make AT principles more available to the public.

We would like to bring their model to Switzerland!

FORUM SCHEDULE

Saturday, 14 September, 10:00-13:00
All participants: - An introduction to the `Poise Project` and it`s opportunities for AT teachers in Europe

Saturday afternoon, 14 September — 14:30-17:30
Sunday, 15 September — 10:00-13:00 & 14:30-17:30
All participants are divided into three groups. The groups then circulate between these three breakout workshop sessions:

Monika Gross – Alexander technique for people living with Parkinson’s
Belinda Mello – Alexander technique group teaching basics
Dr. Anikó Ball – Alexander technique for dental and other medical professionals

In this way, each participant can learn from each of the presenters. Teachers are encouraged to participate on both days. However, if this is not possible, you may attend for only one day.

PARTICIPANTS
Alexander technique teachers & trainees 

DATE
Saturday & Sunday, 14 & 15 September 2019

TIME  
10:00-17:30 (1.5 h lunch break)

LOCATION  
Zwinglihaus, Gundeldigerstrasse 370, Basel 4053

LANGUAGES:
The forum will be in English and German

* COST

CHF 280 SBAT Active Members
CHF 320 SBAT Passive Members
CHF 350 SBAT Nonmembers
CHF 200 AT Trainees

Participation for only one day
CHF 150 SBAT Active Members
CHF 170 SBAT Passive Members
CHF 190 SBAT Nonmembers
CHF 110 AT Trainees

Register no later than 20 August 2019

By E-Mail to: info@alexandertechnik.ch

By Post to: Karin Reinhard, Geschäftsstelle SBAT In den Kleematten 10, 4105 Biel-Benken

All registrations are binding and you will be responsible for payment. Payment will be in cash in Swiss Francs on the day of the workshop.

PLEASE COME JOIN US IN BEAUTIFUL BASEL!

Monika Gross prepared this short video for the SBAT/ASPAT Annual Meeting in April 2019 to introduce The Poise Project and its mission to SBAT/ASPAT members. (It is in English with German subtitles.)

The Poise Project Objective for the SBAT Forum

To train you in the mission and strategic model of The Poise Project.

We would like you to join our international teams helping to expand our AT4PD initiative, and also helping to launch new target population initiatives as we develop them.

Please consider joining our long-range efforts and being trained in THE POISE PROJECT strategic model. It has been three years since our launch, and these trainings are one of the ways that we will become sustainable for this ambitious project. Your participation will provide financial support for our programs, outreach, and ongoing research efforts.

Please also join THE POISE PROJECT trainings in Rheinfelden immediately following the SBAT-FORUM 2019:

16 September 2019
Professional Development Team Training:
Adapting AT for People Living with Parkinson's and their Care Partners
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-at-for-pd-training-98m6y

16 - 20 September 2019
Professional Teacher Training in “Poised for Parkinson’s” Course:
A replicable AT-based course for People living with Parkinson’s
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/rheinfelden-poised-for-parkinsons-course-training

Please also consider THE POISE PROJECT trainings in Budapest immediately preceding the SBAT-FORUM 2019:

5 & 6 September 2019
Professional Development Team Training:
Adapting AT for People Living with Parkinson's
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-at-for-pd-training

8 - 12 September 2019
Professional Teacher Training in “Partnering with Poise” Course:
A replicable AT-based course for Family Caregivers
https://www.thepoiseproject.org/events/2019/budapest-care-partner-course-training

Download THE POISE PROJECT Timeline 2016-2019 by clicking here to be inspired by all the amazing achievements that our strategic model and a small group of determined individuals have been able to accomplish so far!

THE POISE PROJECT® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization launched in 2016 to bring Alexander technique principles to new populations, and to increase accessibility across broad socio-economic groups.

Our Mission is to help people maintain poise and personal growth throughout all stages and challenges of life using the principles of Alexander technique (AT).

Our Mission is realized through promotion of the profession, creation of programs adapted for specific populations and industries, and support of cutting edge research in the field.

We use a coordinated team approach uniting individuals who have benefited from AT, industry expert advocates, and AT professionals.

We have received four grants from the Parkinson's Foundation to deliver AT-based programs for people living with Parkinson's and their care partners in North Carolina and the Washington DC Greater Metro Area. We have also received a 2019 grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to deliver our care partner course to family caregivers of people with dementia.

Monika Gross is the Executive Director and founder of The Poise ProjectÒ. She is a senior AT teacher, and has taught postural integrity and performance skills for 35 years. She had her first lesson in 1976 and was certified in 1985, training in New York City with Lydia Yohay. Monika is a teaching member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT) and of Alexander Technique International (ATI), as well as a member of the Southeastern regional AT teacher consortium Alexander Teachers of the Mountain Region (ATMR), and a Registered Somatic Movement Educator with the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, is a member of Actors Equity Association, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and the Dramatists Guild, and she is the artistic director of At-A-Site Theater.

Monika has trained extensively in butoh dance, an avant garde Japanese approach that embodies a process of continuous transformation through conscious imagination. As the leader of The Poise Project's AT for Parkinson's initiative, she has delivered research and educational presentations, and organized AT for Parkinson's exhibition booth teams on convention floors, at the 2016 World Parkinson Congress; the 2018 Pan-American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress; the 2018 American Congress for Rehabilitation Medicine; and the 2017 and 2018 Charlotte NC Integrative Health Summits. Monika has led post-graduate AT teacher trainings in Parkinson's in cities across the US and in London and Dublin.
Email: monika.gross@thepoiseproject.org
Website: thepoiseproject.org
Phone: (USA) 1-828-254-3102 (EST)

Belinda Mello is an Alexander Technique senior teacher and movement specialist whose expertise is in communication, presentation, and the performing arts. With nearly 30 years experience in the field, she maintains a NYC studio, AT MOTION. She co-designed with Monika Gross The Poise Project “Partnering with Poise” AT-based course for care partners of people with long-term care needs. In addition to working with the Poise Project, Belinda co-produces the annual Freedom to ACT conference in NYC. She is on faculty at the SITI Conservatory, The Barrow Group, as well as the Alexander Residential Workshops in Spokane, WA. She travels to teach in Phoenix Arizona and to Toronto, Canada for 1550 Productions.

Belinda’s Alexander Technique teacher training began at The Alexander Foundation in Philadelphia and included study with the late Marjorie Barstow. She completed post- graduate training in the Carrington approach and continues to study with master teachers, including Dr. William Conable. Belinda is a member of ATI and was an associate member of ACAT. She holds a BA from Hampshire College and an MFA from Brooklyn College/City University of New York where from 2000-2016 Belinda was an adjunct Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College’s Theater Department where she taught Alexander Technique, Acting, Movement and Mask. Currently, Belinda is growing AT MOTION to include a team of Alexander Technique teachers who will provide a resource center for actors and other people who make presentations, providing classes, workshops and coaching.

Dr. Anikó Ball has been practicing as a dentist for over thirty years. Anikó suffered frequently from neck, back and shoulder pain. Doctors and physical therapists offered short-term symptom relief without identifying her condition as work related. After being declared a ‘hopeless case’, Anikó prayed for help. Fortunately, she found out about the Alexander Technique, had lessons and got well. After wondering why she had not heard of AT earlier, Anikó realized that the way it is traditionally promoted and taught does not match the learning style of health professionals, an industry specific translation was required.

Anikó trained at the Melbourne Alexander School with the intention of taking AT to the dental profession and save her colleagues from suffering. She founded “Optimum Dental Posture” (a name that speaks to her profession) www.optimumdentalposture.com and began presenting about the Inner Ergonomic principles of AT at Australian Dental Conference and Congress events even before graduating as an Alexander teacher.

Anikó has been invited to present and conduct workshops around Australia and New Zealand by local Dental Associations, as part of their CPD courses. She has also presented workshops ‘Translating AT for the Dental Profession’ at the ’15 Limerick and ’18 Chicago AT Congress and the ’16 Melbourne AUSTAT Conference.

Anikó’s mission is to reduce the incidence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry and to send a global message of hope for overcoming and preventing chronic pain. She has collaborated in a pilot study, conducted at the Melbourne Dental School, “Improving oral health students’ physical and mental wellbeing”, to show the benefits of training in the Inner Ergonomics of AT. Anikó’s vision is to introduce AT training modules at undergraduate level in dental schools. She has already presented to students and some of the faculty at Melbourne University.

THE POISE PROJECT PHOTO GALLERY

The Poise Project AT for Parkinson’s teacher training in Los Angeles, April 2018.

Monika Gross presenting research from The Poise Project pilot studies at the 5th World Parkinson Congress in Kyoto, Japan, June 2019.