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Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

Our guest speaker this month is Dr David Clippinger. He will be discussing how T’ai Chi can be beneficial to stroke recovery and for caregivers as well.

Dr. David Clippinger, the Director of Still Mountain T’ai Chi and Qigong, is a recognized T’ai Chi and Qigong Master, author of books and articles, and an expert on the Therapeutic aspects of T’ai Chi, Qigong, and Meditation.   A master teacher and scholar, who has trained with some of the most renowned T’ai Chi masters in the world. Dr. Clippinger has had a studio in Pittsburgh for 25 years and has extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Buddhism, and Taoism. More information about Dr. Clippinger, T’ai Chi and Qigong classes, lectures, and his books is available at www.stillmountaintaichi.com

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

Our guest speaker is Dr Daniel Sager. Please click the link to learn more about his practice. Avellar Warden Psychological Associates PLLC

Dr. Daniel Sager Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Pittsburgh. He is dedicated to working with families experiencing disability and long-term illnesses as he has both personal and professional experience in these areas. As part of his therapeutic practice, he works with people who have experienced a life-changing disability or long-term illness, and their families adjust to new roles and expectations. He also helps them manage the strong emotions and sense of loss that individuals and families can feel around these events. Dr. Sager is currently seeing clients at Avellar Warden Psychological Associates.

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

This month’s guest speaker will be Catherine Kalas, RN from St Clair’s Department of Psychiatry. We will be talking about anxiety after stroke.

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

Our guest speaker will be Allison Caparoula, MS, RDN, CDCES, Diabetes Educator. We will be talking about diabetes, one of the risk factors of stroke. Click below to learn more about the Diabetes Center at St Clair Health.

Diabetes Center – St. Clair Health (stclair.org)

The group will also explore the benefits of journaling during their recovery process.

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

Life After Stroke: A Community Support Group

Written by Beth DeRunk on .

Please join us for a community support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Stroke survivors and caregivers will be able to talk about challenges related to their stroke diagnosis, share their experiences, problem solve and set new goals. The St. Clair Health team will help provide knowledge building tools and resources to enhance the recovery process.

Our Guest Speaker this month will be Chaplain Donald Scandrol from VITAS Healthcare. Donald will be joining us for our annual holiday party and will be talking about the holidays and recovery during these occasions.

Please click the link to learn more about VITAS Healthcare.  VITAS Healthcare

Light refreshments will be provided. Parking will also be validated for this event.

CANCELLED Baby Steps (Postpartum Depression Support Group)

Written by Jamie Falbo on .

Currently offered in a virtual format via Zoom

Baby Steps is meets twice monthly via Zoom.   Each group is facilitated by a mental health nurse and a nurse from the Family Birth Center.  Baby Steps is for any parent or expectant parent experiencing (or wanting to learn more about) signs or symptoms of perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression.   Please join us for support and education.   Registration is not required but allows us to add you to our mailing list.  Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Baby Steps (Postpartum Depression Support Group)

Written by Jamie Falbo on .

Currently offered in a virtual format via Zoom

Baby Steps is meets twice monthly via Zoom.   Each group is facilitated by a mental health nurse and a nurse from the Family Birth Center.  Baby Steps is for any parent or expectant parent experiencing (or wanting to learn more about) signs or symptoms of perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression.   Please join us for support and education.   Registration is not required but allows us to add you to our mailing list.  Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Baby Steps (Postpartum Depression Support Group)

Written by Jamie Falbo on .

Currently offered in a virtual format via Zoom

Baby Steps is meets twice monthly via Zoom.   Each group is facilitated by a mental health nurse and a nurse from the Family Birth Center.  Baby Steps is for any parent or expectant parent experiencing (or wanting to learn more about) signs or symptoms of perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression.   Please join us for support and education.   Registration is not required but allows us to add you to our mailing list.  Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Baby Steps (Postpartum Depression Support Group)

Written by Jamie Falbo on .

Currently offered in a virtual format via Zoom

Baby Steps is meets twice monthly via Zoom.   Each group is facilitated by a mental health nurse and a nurse from the Family Birth Center.  Baby Steps is for any parent or expectant parent experiencing (or wanting to learn more about) signs or symptoms of perinatal mood disorders including anxiety and depression.   Please join us for support and education.   Registration is not required but allows us to add you to our mailing list.  Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.