Workshops and Presenters

Janet Poole, Ph.D.

"Rehab for Scleroderma: The Role of Occupational Therapy (session I) and Physical Therapy (session II) What They Can Offer"

By Janet Poole, Ph.D. and Jane Brandenstein, P.T. – About Janet Poole, Ph.D.   About Jane Brandenstein, P.T.

Occupational and physical therapy practitioners can provide exercise programs and suggestions for accomplishing tasks of daily living. Our teachers will demonstrate exercises and the use of assistive devices, alternative movement methods and energy conservation. Audience questions will be encouraged. Session I will address occupational therapy and Session II will incorporate physical therapy.

"Dealing with Depression While Coping with Scleroderma"

By Robert Phillips, Ph.D. – About Robert Phillips, Ph.D.

In this session, you will learn why virtually everyone living with scleroderma experiences depression from time to time and how family members are affected as well. More importantly, participants will learn a number of effective strategies to help alleviate depression, even if there is no change in their scleroderma. You’ll leave this session with tips that you can start using immediately … or whenever you need them … to help yourself feel better.