Art Therapy with Jeanne Cox

Service Description

Art Therapy with Jeanne Cox Every second Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Movement Connection, Colby To attend this free class, you must first complete a required physical intake assessment with Brenda Mazanec at The Movement Connection. The intake assessment is free and helps us fulfill our grant programming goals which makes these Moving to Live classes available. Once you are ready to attend class, please either call or text Elaine Ptacek or email Crystal Berg at parkinsons@movingtolive.org to reserve your spot. Please remember space is limited, so if you are not able to attend class, please be sure to cancel your reservation as soon as possible. Known to have a profound impact on the lives of patients suffering from Parkinson's Disease, we invite you to try out specialized Art Therapy with instructor Jeanne Cox of Colby. Even if you haven't picked up a paint brush since grade school, experts at Parkinson's Foundation say Art Therapy can improve physical, psychological and social functioning. Research indicates a multidisciplinary approach to PD care is the best way to encourage the body and brain to realign and recalibrate for better quality of life. Symptoms reported to improve with art therapy include tremors, especially those caused by fatigue, intense emotions, and stress; freezing and the temporary or involuntary ability to move; and isolation and depression, since our classes provide a community of support for you and your caregiver. Art activities will vary each class, but you can expect to dabble in clay, canvas painting, collage, and ink printing.