An article originally published by the Orlando Sentinel about the benefits of yoga therapy for stroke recovery -- featuring Michelle Brusseau, a young stroke survivor & Bcenter Hive of Hope member -- has been re-published by various media outlets all over the country, including Hawaii Tribune, Hanford Sentinel, Miami Herald, Minneapolis Star Tribune, and The Montana Standard; on yoga sites; and on medical sites, such as the Global Institute of Neurosciences.
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Stroke survivor and Bcenter Hive of Hope member Michelle Brusseau, along with yoga therapist Ella Duke, shared their experiences during our monthly support group meeting to discuss the benefits of yoga therapy. The Orlando Sentinel then took the message to the masses by spotlighting Michelle's rehabilitative progress as a result of her yoga practice. http://bit.ly/1HIY3jh
As showcased in this magazine pictorial spread (i.e. "Snapshots"), theBcenter's "Hive of Hope" Stroke Support Group engaged with CanineCompanions to explore animal-assisted therapy and animal-assistedindependence
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Orange Appeal included the Bcenter's "Hive of Hope" Stroke Support Group - January meeting in its "agenda" pictorial spread. Images, taken at Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park on January 19 show participants embracing art therapy.
In multiple issues, the daily newspaper in Central Florida has helped to promote the Bcenter's Hive of Hope Stroke Support Group in its calendar listings.
In multiple issues, this community paper has helped to promote the Bcenter's Hive of Hope Stroke Support Group in its calendar listings.Read Here.
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Valerie Greene, CEO/Founder of Global Stroke Resource, joined BethPerrell, Public Affairs Director for Cox Media Group (Orlando), for adiscussion on stroke prevention and recovery, with a specific call-to-action for survivors and caregiver to join the Hive of HopeStroke Support Group, which meets monthly. The segment aired on WCFB,WPYO, WMMO, WDBO, and WWKA. Listen to audio clip here.
This monthly magazine published an informative article, penned by Global Stroke Resource experts, about the myths vs. realities of stroke (including incidents, risk, etc.).
As showcased in this magazine pictorial spread (i.e. "Snapshots"), the Bcenter's "Hive of Hope" Stroke Support Group hosted its monthly meeting at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park on January 19 to explore art therapy.
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Valerie Greene and N. Callahan co-authored an article featured in Central Florida Lifestyle (February 2015 edition) about the benefits of art therapy. Research suggests that stroke survivors with an appreciation for music, painting, and theater recover better in comparison to patients who did not. Art therapy can help survivors treat physical, cognitive, and neurological issues and also improve mental wellbeing. Read Article.
