both people with Parkinson's and their families. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help patients learn to live better by teaching techniques that can help patients live better. Minds and Motion counseling and mental health services include: Individual Counseling: These sessions provide a private and confidential environment for discussion of issues that may be difficult to discuss with doctors, loved ones, or even in support groups. Therapists will help clients to express, understand and explore non-motor symptoms, as well as learn effective, research based strategies for managing these symptoms in order to live a happier, healthier life, both mentally and physically. Family Counseling: Couples and families face unique problems and these sessions provide a safe and comfortable space for couples and/or families to discuss interpersonal issues. Sessions are aimed at understanding how family dynamics impact psychological health and developing tools to strengthen family relationships. Group Counseling. Group counseling sessions will encompass a variety of topics and will consist of processing difficult feelings that may arise. Examples of topics include avoiding caregiver burnout, managing conflict, dealing with grief and loss in everyday life, managing anxiety and overcoming depression. External links The Parkinson's Association Parkinsonian.org Magazine Non-profit organizations based in California Organizations established in 1983 Parkinson's disease