Free art therapy program for Parkinson's patients
A free art therapy program called "Connecting Through Art" is being offered for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. Led by Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist Sara Peters, the program includes a Silk Hoop painting project and provides insights into the benefits of art for improving mood, visual-cognitive skills and motor function.
The class will take place on Thursday, Sep. 5, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC) located at 8300 Floyd Curl Drive.
This free event is open to any adult who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. To register, please contact Angela Quiroz-Saenz, LMSW, at 210-450-9947 or email quirozsaenz@uthscsa.edu.
The event is sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and Íø±¬³Ô¹Ï.