OUR NEXT MEETINGS
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Mindful Self-Compassion
Presenter: Susan Walzer
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location: The Parkinson's Center YMCA
⚠️ Attendance Note: This meeting is in-person only. There will be no Zoom option for this session. A separate, Zoom-only meeting with Susan Walzer, covering similar material, will be held on August 20.
Our speaker will explore the theory, research, and daily practice of mindful self-compassion.
Stop being so hard on yourself and break the cycle of self-criticism.
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease and resilience.
Motivate yourself through encouragement rather than harsh judgment.
Transform difficult relationships, whether they are old or new.
Become your own best teacher by cultivating inner support.
Susan Walzer was a member of the Skidmore College sociology program for 25 years, where she also served as a department chair. Her teaching and research focused extensively on emotions, family relationships and transitions, social psychology, and higher education. In addition to her academic work, Susan has frequently provided guidance based on her qualitative research.
No registration required—just show up!
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For people with Parkinson's in the Capital District
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Community Events
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
AMC
Lunch and Learn - under construction
Lunch and Learn - under construction
Madeline Kennedy, LMSW, is the Clinic Coordinator and Social Worker for the Huntington's Disease program at Albany Medical Center . Patients and families can reach her directly to coordinate care and resources by calling (518) 262-0241
Topic - anxiety and depression
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CDPSG
Mindful Self-Compassion
Presenter: Susan Walzer
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Location: The Parkinson's Center YMCA
⚠️ Attendance Note: This meeting is in-person only. There will be no Zoom option for this session. A separate, Zoom-only meeting with Susan Walzer, covering similar material, will be held on August 20.
Our speaker will explore the theory, research, and daily practice of mindful self-compassion.
Stop being so hard on yourself and break the cycle of self-criticism.
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease and resilience.
Motivate yourself through encouragement rather than harsh judgment.
Transform difficult relationships, whether they are old or new.
Become your own best teacher by cultivating inner support.
Susan Walzer was a member of the Skidmore College sociology program for 25 years, where she also served as a department chair. Her teaching and research focused extensively on emotions, family relationships and transitions, social psychology, and higher education. In addition to her academic work, Susan has frequently provided guidance based on her qualitative research.
No registration required—just show up!
Monday, August 17, 2026
Stand Up to Parkinsons
Stand Up to Parkinson’s Golf Tournament
7th Annual Stand Up to Parkinson’s Golf Tournament
📅 Event Details
Date: Monday, August 17
Location: Colonie Golf & Country Club
Address: 13 Country Club Lane, Voorheesville
Read more [HERE]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
CDPSG
Mindful Self-Compassion - zoom-only
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Mindful Self-Compassion
with Susan Walzer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: this will be a ZOOM only meeting .
!!!⚠️ Attendance Note: This meeting is ZOOM only. There will be no in-person option for this session. A separate, in-person-only meeting covering similar material will be / was held on August 13
Read more [HERE]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
CDPSG
Mindful self-compassion
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Mindful Self-Compassion with Susan Walzer
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: this will be a ZOOM only meeting .
⚠️ Attendance Note: This meeting is ZOOM only. There will be no in-person option for this session. A separate, in-person-only meeting covering similar material will be / was held on August 13.
About the Session
In this session, we will explore the theory, research, and daily practice of mindful self-compassion. You will learn actionable ways to:
Stop being so hard on yourself and break the cycle of self-criticism.
Handle difficult emotions with greater ease and resilience.
Motivate yourself through encouragement rather than harsh judgment.
Transform difficult relationships, whether they are old or new.
Become your own best teacher by cultivating inner support.
About the Speaker
Susan Walzer was a member of the Skidmore College sociology program for 25 years, where she also served as a department chair. Her teaching and research focused extensively on emotions, family relationships and transitions, social psychology, and higher education. In addition to her academic work, Susan has frequently provided guidance based on her qualitative research.
Registration
Zoom registration required
Please register to receive your zoom access link:
Register for the ZOOM meeting [ HERE ]