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Tellin’ Tales of Parkinson’s Disease: Storytelling for Psychosocial Support
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The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders program is bringing Tellin’ Tales Theatre to Shirley Ryan 汤头条app to help you tell your Parkinson’s story. Tellin’ Tales Theatre is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to shatter the barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of storytelling. Tellin’ Tales Theatre brings together adults and youth from both communities to share their stories in theatrically innovative productions and programs to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance.
About the Program
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We are forming three different groups that will run sequentially for a total of seven weeks, including a performance at the end of each group where you will have the opportunity to tell your story to family and friends. We will meet once a week for up to two hours.?
- Group 1: Living with Parkinson’s, for those who have been living with Parkinson’s for a couple of years.
- Wednesday, August 7–September 11, 2024, and a performance on Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Group 2: Adjusting to Parkinson’s, for those with early-stage Parkinson’s and are still adjusting to their diagnosis.
- Wednesday, October 16–November 20, 2024, and a performance on Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Group 3: Adjusting to Caregiving, for care partners and caregivers of those with Parkinson’s
- Friday, January 17–February 21, 2025, and a performance on Sunday, March 9, 2025
Recruiting for all groups:
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- Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
- Where: Meetings will be virtual via Zoom
For more information, contact Eric Espinoza at eespinoz02@sralab.org.
