Everything Parkinson's: Emotional Wellbeing: Developing Tools for Coping and Cultivating Resilience

Sheila Moore, a licensed clinical social worker at Pacific Neuroscience Institute discusses coping skills and ways to cultivate resilience when faced with Parkinson's Disease. During this time, it is essential to have a good support system and meaningful connections, whether family, friends, or your care partner, to assist in your emotional wellbeing. Another significant part of your emotional wellbeing must come from within. Your own social, intellectual, emotional, physical, and spirtual wellness are all necessary pieces in maintaing this wellbeing. Similarly, reslience comes from your mindset; plan for when you are at your best, stay positive, and accept the diagnosis along with the challenges it may bring. And most importantly, continue to practice self compassion and be understanding toward yourself.