…”He did not acknowledge the word ‘incurable’.

It was impossible to utter it in his presence. When he was sitting with his disabled children, who learnt  slowly to eat and drink, walk and write in one of the rooms at the institute – he sang with them, he carried out their tasks with them- he was not to be disturbed. He would not answer the telephone for anyone.

… He would not have written this down. He did not like words. He liked deeds. He liked the work. The children. The tidiness. The essence.  The completeness. But no improvisations! No gimmicks!”

References:

Pető Studies, András Pető compiled by Gillian Maguire and Andrew Sutton, Conductive Education Press, Birmingham England 2012. Obituaries page174-175. ISBN 9780956994844

Photo: One of the ways we were learning to count at the Conductive Education Support Centre in Brockenhurst New Forest UK in 2003.

Long term pupil of Conductive Education strives in martial art too!

Patrick's double gold even shocks his coach.
Patrick started his journey with the Pető Method when he was a toddler.
He made his first independent steps on his 7th birthday.
A few years ago his parents were told that he would need to have a major surgery, but they chose the less invasive option and more regular conductive education sessions.
At their recent visit to the consultant they were told that Patrick doesn't need to have an operation anymore and the structural misalignment is reduced to 0.02%!
Patrick also self-taught himself to play on the guitar and writes his own music.
Well done Patrick we are so very proud of you!

Reference: http://www.facebook.com/photo.phpfbid=3615205986374&set=p.3615205986374&type=1&theater

Please find new, correct e-mail address on Conductive Education Richmond's flyer.

                                                              

The Richmond Conductive Education project was set up with the help of dedicated parents and supportive individuals to provide vital education and rehabilitation services for children and adults and their families in the London Borough of Richmond.

For further information please e-mail Judit Szathmáry at judit.szathmary3@gmail.com

Mobile: 07967 194433      

Website: http://www.szathmarytc.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ConductiveEducationRichmond

http://juditszathmary.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/we-are-passionate-about-leading-the-way-in-assisting-people-to-create-a-better-future-for-themselves.pdf

The Richmond Conductive Education project is sponsored by:

Parker Car Service http://www.parkercarservice.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8560 0000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            020 8560 0000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting      

Honorine Lève Toi, Conductive Education Centre in Normandy

Please watch video at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Peto-Education-UK/128702870560185

Sweet, sweet beautiful girl...finding Dr. Pető's Conductive Education and now there is a new centre too.♥ Congratulations to you all at Association Honorine Lève Toi!

Reference:  Information and photo are the  properties of  Eric Pioger

http://www.facebook.com/eric.pioger

Pető Institute Hungary ♥

szólj hozzá: Pető Intézet

András Pető

 Compiled and edited by Gillian Maguire and Andrew Sutton

“Nothing can tear us apart

We had met at the beginning of time

We have met in every possible shape and form

We always recognised each other at first sight” András Pető

“András Pető had an indomitable will to heal and this end would be achieved by no matter how hard everyone involved should have to work to achieve this.

The moral force of this will was transmitted down through his institute and everyone working there- those who taught and those who learned. It permeated every aspect of life there, the ethos, the atmosphere in which children were brought up (and of course for his numerous adult patients too). The pedagogic task was to transform this will from teachers to learners and along with this to transfer the teachers’ respect for the pupils’ sure ability to find their own path to success. And with the motivation and rewards from hard- won independent success, András Pető’s will became the will of everyone there.

Such pedagogy demands total focus of every possible factor relevant to learning and development, bringing everything together to be coordinated in pupils’ own particular, personally integrated ways. This was certainly a pedagogy rather than a therapy or a treatment, but what to call it? 60 years ago, for a Central European medical man with a classical education this was a pedagogy that is 'conductive'.

And the pedagogues who implemented this were to become 'conductors'. ”

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3575875?ce=blurb_ew&utm_source=widget

References: Pető Studies, Conductive Education Press Birmingham, England 2012 Poems -In his own words- page 155.

Pető Studies, Conductive Education Press Birmingham, England 2012- page 229/230.

Experience the benefit of Conductive Education for individuals with Parkinson's this autumn in the beautiful New Forest UK.

Give value to your health and well-being by taking it to an all new level through our Conductive Education programmes specifically designed for Parkinson’s, whilst also experiencing the enjoyment of staying in the beautiful New Forest with the possibility of residing in a luxury country house bed and breakfast.

4 Day Conductive Education Group Course Fee: £240

Small groups up to 4 participants maximum

4 Day Conductive Education Individual Sessions Fee: £360

4 Day Biotherapy Treatment available (optional)
Fee: Donation

For Bed & Breakfast pricing and availability please contact me at judit.szathmary@virgin.net 

Alternatively rooms can be booked at the gorgeous Daisybank Boutique Bed and Breakfast http://www.bedandbreakfast-newforest.co.uk/

Course Dates: 8th-11th October  2012. 

Closing date for applications: 3rd October 2012

5th-8th November 2012

Closing date for applications: 28th October 2012

                           
References: Main photo of a stag being captured at Rhinefield by  Cheryl  the owner of Daisy Bank Boutique Bed and Breakfast . Small picture is a collection of mine. 

“This is an excellent regime. A system needs to be worked out so that a weekly class is available.” Quotes from Conductive Education Project MS Society North West Region

"It is government policy to provide

patient centred services that will

enable people with long-term

neurological conditions to maintain

their independence and well being

and lead as fulfilling lives as possible.

The MS Society fully endorses this

approach and a key aim for us is

to involve people affected by MS

in everything we do. One way we

achieve this is by encouraging people

affected by MS to get involved in the

planning and development of their

local services. Often the result is to

bring about real improvements and

lasting change.

This booklet is one of a series

showing how much can be achieved

when enthusiastic people come

together to work on a local project.

We hope you will enjoy finding out

about the project and watching

the DVD (inside back cover). If this

inspires you to support this project

or find out more about our work,

please do get in touch. Our contact

details are on the back cover.

Conductive Education Project

This conductive education (CE) pilot project

was a collaboration between the MS Society and

Neurosupport who run the Neurosupport Centre

in Liverpool, in response to the MS Society’s 2006

North West service needs analysis. In this, people

with MS made it clear they needed better access to

maintenance physiotherapy and structured exercise

in order to aid mobility and maintain flexibility.

At that time Maureen Kelly, Manager of

Neurosupport, had observed some sessions

of CE (a whole-person therapy generally associated

with children with cerebral palsy) and had been

made aware of the possibility of benefits for adults

with long-term neurological conditions. CE is a

movement and exercise regime that addresses

mobility, flexibility, control and confidence. Maureen

approached the MS Society and the need and

therapy were brought together in the pilot.

The project was promoted by the MS Society

and Neurosupport and people interested in

getting involved attended an information event

to hear more about the therapy and to sign up

to the project. Following an initial assessment by

Laszlo Szogeczki, the conductor (as the therapist

is known), the six participants received 12 sessions

of CE over 6 weeks.

The project was developed and facilitated by

two MS Society regional service development

volunteers and the MS Society’s North West service

development officer. It took place at Neurosupport.

Four months after the end of the sessions the

participants took part in an informal evaluation to

record their thoughts on all aspects of the project

– from its organisation to the benefits of the therapy

itself. Based on those very positive evaluations, we

are now hoping to provide more sessions of CE to

a greater number of people and hopefully gain the

support of mainstream health and social services."

The project was led by László Szögeczki conductor.

References:


The PDF link which I stored with this document doesn't work anymore. 

http://www.mssociety.org.uk/downloads/Conductive_Education.aa9c59ba.pdf

If you would like a copy of the report in PDF format please e-mail me at judit.szathmary@virgin.net.

If anyone finds the link to this document on the  Multiple Sclerosis Society's site please let me know.
http://www.mssociety.org.uk

The photo and all text © Multiple Sclerosis Society 2007 

Printed April 2008

I couldn't have done this without attending Conductive Education Classes ♥

Copy of e-mail received this morning:

“This is me having just got married on 15 June 2012.

I walked up down aisle via stairs then spent rest day in dress and even did first dance.

I couldn't have done this without attending Conductive Education Classes run by Szathmáry Training & Consultancy for the Romsey Branch of Parkinson’s UK.

The improvement to my confidence and mobility is amazing.

Many thanks to the Romsey Group, Judit and Mandy.”

ANNE STRIDE

Conductive Education Holiday Course in France 9th –16th September

Last minute booking! 

There are a few places remaining!

Booking closes at 4.PM on Thursday, 12th July 2012.

Our guests will enjoy reenergising Conductive Education classes and the beauty of the French Riviera without fighting the crowds, while still benefiting from the warm climate.

We believe it is the perfect time of year to visit Provence and truly enjoy all the benefits of a Conductive Education holiday retreat.

PRICE:

£1550 per person (self catering)

If you would like to include all meals the cost is £ 1,700 per person for a seven-night retreat, includes all meals, 5 days daily conductive education classes, 4 day bio-therapy course and transfers

Please note that all meals are made using fresh, local ingredients with plenty of juicing and include a variety of  delicious raw dishes. No red meat and processed food will be available.

PRICES INCLUDE:

Return transfers from Nice Airport

Seven night pure luxury accommodation

Five day conductive education morning group sessions

Four day biotherapy treatment (optional)

Full use of the facilities of the private villa

Individualized conductive education service and 24-hour access to the course organiser/senior conductor on location for all your needs.

Schedule:

9th September – Arrival to Nice Airport (transfer to  the villa in St-Paul-de-Vence)

10th September – Conductive Education Session in the garden starts at 08.30AM

11th September - Conductive Education Session in the garden starts at 08.30AM, 4.00PM Bio

12th September – Conductive Education Session in the garden starts at 08.30AM 4.00PM Bio

13th September – Conductive Education Session in the garden starts at 08.30AM 4.00PM Bio

14th September – Conductive Education Session in the garden starts at 08.30AM 4.00PM Bio

15th September - Rest

16th September- Departure (transfer to Nice Airport)

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

Conductive Education Summer Course in the London Borough of Richmond

                                                                                                                          

Course Dates:

23^rd August -1^st September 2012

With the summer theme we will be focusing on independence, communication, mobility ( transferring, walking, jumping, hopping, climbing stairs etc.) dexterity, co-ordination and self-care. 

For children 3 to 18 years of age. 

For further information please e-mail me at 

judit.szathmary@virgin.net


Drawings are the property of Amanda Elliott author of  the Challenge Me! TM Mobility Activity Cards and  Speech and Communication Cards.
These sets of cards are useful resources for Conductive Education Education projects and holiday programmes.


http://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/hebrew-translation-of-challange-me-tm.html

Conductive Education Summer Course in Lymington New Forest Hampshire UK.

Course Dates:

13th -17th August 2012 (one place remaining)

22nd -26th August 2012

27th -31st August 2012

The work will begin in small classes up to 4 children maximum.

With the summer theme we will be focusing on independence, communication, mobility (transferring, walking, jumping, hopping, climbing stairs etc.) dexterity, co-ordination and self-care.

For children 3 to 18 years of age.

For further information please e-mail me at

judit.szathmary@virgin.net

If you and your child are participating in a Conductive Education Summer Course you might like to read the following link. ♥

http://sourcesense.blogspot.co.uk/2009/08/conductive-education-summer-programme.html

Conductive Education

“We now know that the System of Conductive Education is specifically a humanist social education, a complex educational system which takes serious account of emotional and cognitive functions.

Many scientist regard it as one of the most outstanding developments of 20th century rehabilitation and education work, since as regards integration, it was far in advance of its time.

Pető’s Conductive Education occupies a significant place in the system of education of the 20th century.

Pető put his opinions and theories into effect in real life with great precision and their validity was proved by the results which were achieved.

His education demonstrated the complex nature of the human organism, and following on from this the programme and system which made use of the connections and interactions reshaped rehabilitation work and in essence laid the foundations of the independent science of conductive education and conductive education collage.

For his work professor Pető received several disciplinary warnings, but also -at the end of his life- recognition. “

                                                                            Mária Hári MD

Pető Centenary – Preface (page 4)  from Pető András (1893-1993) Budapest, 1994 September AGRO-PRINT Kft 94/156) 


Photo: Pető és a jövő konduktorai.

 http://picasaweb.google.com/filmcsillag/PetoIntezetbol#5448886916063720690

Conductive Education for Parkinson's with Judit

Snapshot One

Yesterday in the garden

“I admit that thoughts influence the body.” —Albert Einstein 

Spring arrived slowly this year, or at least felt like it. Cold winds roared the forest even at times of a very few appearing sunny spells.

We had so much rain that friends started greeting each other with a phrase:

 -‘Really it is enough now’-  while looking up at the grey skies.

Then it burst in without any warning or without asking for permission with its warm reassuring breeze, colours, smells and sounds.

It was SPRING again in all her glory…

I set up for our session outside, on the lawn in the garden just a few meters away from the conservatory where we would continue  with our fruit break and hand tasks series.

After taking a big sip of fresh water as always, finishing our breathing practice and warming up vocalisation work, we took our shoes off and stood barefoot on the warm grass.

It felt so good…

I said- Make connection with the ground you are connecting to a living breathing entity.

Spread your toes and even your weight through both of your feet. We were going through this process with eyes closed.

Than he opened his eyes and looked at me. –I know what you mean- he said. 

On the golf course when we mark the grass with a golf ball the grass just grows back. It doesn’t need any special attention.

We were standing and bathing in the morning sun as I replied to him. - You see only living things could rejuvenate and grow living things like new shoots of grass.  If the planet wasn’t a living breathing entity it would never be able to do that.

Also I said: When the damage happens to the grass we do not kneel down and start crying, feel lost and depressed. We know that it will rejuvenate.

It is the same with our bodies when something gets out of balance we get a warning light to raise our awareness that a new way of ‘expansion’ is ready to manifest. But at the same time the body starts repairing and rejuvenating straight away.

The intelligence behind it makes it so. The intelligence which keeps our hearts beating or organises that the planets stay in orbit and that the sun comes up every morning on the sky.

When was the last time we had to check in your diary whether our heart was beating or make arrangement for the sun to come up on the sky?

But when we are diagnosed with something we forget to pay attention to this side of life…

Most of us focus on and turn our attention towards the opposite side which offers solutions made for victims and powerless sufferers.

Do you feel the pulse in your feet yet, mine just came alive and became recharged from the ground? - I asked.

Yes definitely now you said it, I feel it!-He said.

Let’s close our eyes again, stand straight, even our weight over both feet and express our gratitude for that exchange with a smile from the heart.

After all, the secret to life is about communication, exchange, learning and finding ways how to communicate and connect with everything. It is about interaction with ourselves, with others, with our environment... with everything.

There was a reason why Dr. András Pető called his system Conductive.

…to be continued

References:
 "I admit that thoughts influence the body.” —Albert Einstein --- Quoted by W. Hermanns in A Talk with Einstein, October 1943. AEA 55-285.

Picture: Property of Judit,  drawn by David Kemp for our Southampton Conductive Education Conference titled The legend behind the results. http://www.szathmarytc.com/http://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/countdown-to-june-conductive-education.htmlhttp://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/conductive-education-holidays-in-style.htmlhttp://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/residential-conductive-education.html

Countdown to the June Conductive Education Holiday Course in France for individuals with Parkinson’s

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

http://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/conductive-education-holidays-in-style.html

Conductive Education Holidays in Style

Experience the benefit of Conductive Education while holidaying in pure luxury.

Residential Conductive Education Holiday Courses for Individuals with Parkinson's in the South of France are scheduled for May, June and September in order to avoid the overcrowded season in July and August.

DATES:

May 12 – 19, 2012

June 16 – 23, 2012

September 8 –15, 2012

Our guests will enjoy reenergising conductive education classes and the beauty of the French Riviera without fighting the crowds, while still benefiting from the warm climate. 

We believe it is the perfect time of year to visit Provence and truly enjoy all the benefits of a conductive education holiday retreat.

PRICE:

£1550 per person

PRICE INCLUDES:

Return transfers from Nice Airport

Seven night pure luxury accommodation

Five day conductive education morning group sessions

Four day biotherapy treatment (optional)

Full use of the facilities of the private villa

Two Day trips (optional)

Individualized conductive education service and 24-hour access to the course organiser/senior conductor on location for all your needs.

We welcome solo travellers and individuals who would like to bring a relative or a friend to share their room and their holiday. 

http://juditszathmary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/residential-conductive-education.html

The Conductive Education Programme will take place in the mornings and will prepare you to fully enjoy the rest of the day. You will be able to experience the difference in your wellbeing when you start your day as Professor Pető intended when designed the programmes specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s.

I am inviting you to participate and enjoy this programme, but most importantly, use it! In order to attain the wellbeing that you desire and deserve you must wave the philosophy and the practise you will learn during this retreat into the fabric of your everyday life.

So I welcome you to an incredible journey- a journey in which results and emotional rewards go hand in hand.

Warmest Regards,

Judit Szathmáry

 Director Szathmáry Training & Consultancy

 Senior Conductor, Graduate of the Pető Institute, Budapest.

For booking please contact Judit at judit.szathmary@virgin.net
 http://www.szathmarytc.com/