Body Scan For People Living With Parkinson’s And Their Care Partners
Summary
- A body scan can be incredibly beneficial for individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners. This mindfulness practice helps enhance present moment awareness, reduce stress, and improve emotional resilience
- By bringing our attention to each part of the body, the body scan aids in recognizing signs of stress as it happens, whether that stress stems from thoughts, rumination, or physical circumstances
- It also helps with relaxation of the body. This reconnection or rehabilitation through the body scan can be profoundly advantageous. Practicing the body scan together with your care partner can also foster empathy and strengthen the bond, helping to support one another with greater patience and compassion
- This video is part of The Parkinson’s Solution Summit 2.0
