The Mount Sinai Department of Rehabilitation Medicine in New York received a generous grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to develop the SCI Health and Wellness Series. Under the supervision of Mary Hibbard, PhD as project director, James Cesario, MA, as Project Coordinator and Alejandra Castro, BS as Research Assistant and in collaboration with NSCIA, a frequent collaborator with United Spinal Association, and a number of its local chapter affiliates, a series of seven web-based videos on was living well and healthy after SCI was created. The entire collection focuses specifically on important issues related to life after SCI:
• Reinventing Yourself After SCI
• Exercise and Keeping Fit
• Redefining Your Sexuality
• Weight Management
• Adaptive Sports and Recreation
• Proper Eating and Staying Healthy
• Being Intimate with Your Partner
• Moving On With your Life
Each segment is about 30 minutes long and involves individuals with SCI who serve as successful role models for each of the topics discussed. Fellow NSCIA New York chapter member Jim Cesario was the project coordinator as well as moderator on most of the panel discussions. In addition, two of the web casts feature well known SCI experts:
• “The True Nature of Intimacy” by Gary Karp
• “Freeing Minds, Opening Hearts, Igniting Actions” by Scott Chesney
It is hoped that this user friendly format will impact real and positive change in health and wellness for its viewers.
To view a sampling of these exciting and informative webcasts, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=362lQVETT50 or please go here to view the entire series. Before viewing, you will need to complete a short survey, and then you are free to view as many webcasts as often as you like.
