The Listen, Breathe, Move – Your Way Research Study is a collaborative initiative from East Carolina University (ECU) designed to support informal caregivers—those who care for adults with chronic health or medical conditions. Here's a summary of what the program offers:
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🌿 Program Overview
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Duration: 4-week virtual sessions (with plans for asynchronous options in the fall).
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Components:
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Music-assisted guided breathing
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Gentle yoga and modified movement
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Meditation
- Led by: ECU undergraduate students Abby Ortiz (Music Therapy) and Kensey Tarkington (Exercise Physiology), under the guidance of Dr. Adrienne Steiner-Brett and Dr. Bhibha Das.
🎯 Goals
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Improve the well-being of caregivers through integrated music therapy and mindful movement.
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Provide tools that caregivers can use beyond the sessions to support their own health.
- Address emotional aspects like caregiver guilt and promote relaxation and physical activity.
📬 How to Participate
If you're a caregiver in Eastern North Carolina or know someone who is, you can reach out to:
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Email : listenbreathemove@gmail.com
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Phone: 252-328-4277
BrightStar Care of Greenville, NC is here to help assist you with your loved one’s care. Take care of yourself and let BrightStar Care give you time to do so. Please call our office to learn more about our services: 252-535-5346