Group Therapy Proposal for Parkinson's Patients

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk20242260

Keywords:

Parkinson's disease, Neuromuscular disorders, primary and secondary psychological symptoms in patients

Abstract

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common, chronic, and progressive neurological condition that is associated with the loss of dopamine-producing cells deep in the brain. Every year, over 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s and over six million people worldwide are living with the disease (Girouz & Farris, 2019). Parkinson’s is classified as a movement disorder because the most recognized symptoms are movement related; however, psychological symptoms are also associated Parkinson’s. The primary psychological symptoms are depression, and anxiety. This group proposal is designed to address primary and secondary psychological symptoms in patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, or any other neuromuscular disorder.

Author Biography

Lauren Lo Re, Graduate student

Lauren Lo Re received her Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. She currently runs a weekly group for Parkinson's patients and their caregivers  focused on addressing the psychological and emotional challenges of Parkinson's disease.  To contact her or access her weekly communication/educational materials directed to the above-referenced group, go to For Those With Parkinson's/Substack/Lauren LoRe.  

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2025-02-25

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Lo Re, L. (2025). Group Therapy Proposal for Parkinson’s Patients. Groupwork, 32(3), 24–50. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk20242260

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