We Have Ten Free Spots Available For A New Wellbeing Program!  Many people with cerebral palsy benefit from a multifaceted approach to managing their condition, combining regular therapies, exercise, and a healthy diet and lifestyle.

As we encourage our community to strive for the best possible outcomes we are delighted to partner with the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) to bring its MENTOR program to the cerebral palsy community. 

MENTOR, which stands for Mindfulness, Exercise and Nutrition To Optimize Recovery, is a holistic approach is aimed at restoring, improving, and protecting health across the lifespan.

We are able to offer 10 members of CP Community the opportunity to participate in this free eight-week program throughout the months of April and May 2021.  Participants must be members of the MyCP community and 18 years or older.

During the pandemic, NCHPAD has pivoted from an onsite program for health and wellness, to virtual coaching for exercise, mindfulness and nutrition.  The MENTOR program combines adapted exercise, sport and recreation activities with practical healthy eating cooking classes and mindfulness-based stress management techniques to reduce mental health issues such as anxiety and fear.

“Our health coaches will work closely with the CP Research Network and community members to establish the most beneficial exercise, mindfulness and nutrition programs for people with CP,” says James Rimmer, PhD, Director of NCHPAD. “We are excited to partner on this pilot program with the CP Research Network.”

Participants will be provided with equipment to use at home which they will be able to keep at the end of the training. 

The program with be monitored by CP Research Network’s Mary Gannotti, PT, PhD, a professor of physical therapy at the University of Hartford and member of the network’s steering committee.

Interested members of the cerebral palsy community should send an email to mentor@cprn.org.