Pain Psychotherapy with Nikko
You may be surprised to find out that chronic pain is often (though not always) caused by emotional stress, and especially exasperated by sublimated anger and “people pleasing syndrome.” If you are suffering from severe chronic pain, it's important to ...
Hosted by Elizabeth Marie Tekinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Traverse City, MI 49684
You may be surprised to find out that chronic pain is often (though not always) caused by emotional stress, and especially exasperated by sublimated anger and “people pleasing syndrome.” If you are suffering from severe chronic pain, it's important to ...
Auto Accident Recovery
My auto accident recovery group meets three days a week for one hour. Issues include coping with posttraumatic stress disorder, physical pain, depression, loss of preinjury lifestyle and family adjustment. The group is open ended and new members join as ...
My auto accident recovery group meets three days a week for one hour. Issues include coping with posttraumatic stress disorder, physical pain, depression, loss of preinjury lifestyle and family adjustment. The group is open ended and new members join as ...
"Connect-" A group for teens coping with cancer or
A support group for local teens coping with cancer or other illness. Individual support is also available. Contact /Facilitator Tara Carroll, LPC/Art Therapist, (231) 421-5963 to be added to the group list or for individual support inquiries. Some insurance's accepted.
A support group for local teens coping with cancer or other illness. Individual support is also available. Contact /Facilitator Tara Carroll, LPC/Art Therapist, (231) 421-5963 to be added to the group list or for individual support inquiries. Some insurance's accepted.
Adults Living Well with Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic medical illness is stressful, complicated and exhausting. Individuals often worry about the uncertainty of their future, the unpredictability of their symptoms and financial difficulties. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone! The Living Well with Illness ...
Hosted by Kristina M. Princinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, MI 48116
Living with a chronic medical illness is stressful, complicated and exhausting. Individuals often worry about the uncertainty of their future, the unpredictability of their symptoms and financial difficulties. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone! The Living Well with Illness ...
Caregivers Community
12-wk Group meets once a week, in Brighton, MI. The group was developed for caregivers and family members whose loved ones are living with Chronic Disease, Mental Illness or Chronic Pain. The focus is aimed at improving self-care and quality ...
Hosted by Kristina M. Princinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, MI 48116
12-wk Group meets once a week, in Brighton, MI. The group was developed for caregivers and family members whose loved ones are living with Chronic Disease, Mental Illness or Chronic Pain. The focus is aimed at improving self-care and quality ...
Wise Women's Circle- Seniors 55+
Welcome to Wise Women's Circle! Our group provides support and guidance to senior women experiencing grief. This group is fosters empathy and understanding to help you navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss. Whether you've lost a loved one, experienced ...
Welcome to Wise Women's Circle! Our group provides support and guidance to senior women experiencing grief. This group is fosters empathy and understanding to help you navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss. Whether you've lost a loved one, experienced ...
Adjusting Our Sails
The percentage of the population comprised of senior citizens continues to grow in the United States. Older adults have unique circumstances. You are invited to attend an ongoing support and educational group for those who are experiencing challenges with aging. ...
Hosted by Catherine A Kolacz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grand Haven, MI 49417
The percentage of the population comprised of senior citizens continues to grow in the United States. Older adults have unique circumstances. You are invited to attend an ongoing support and educational group for those who are experiencing challenges with aging. ...
Mindfulness for Adults
Learn basic and advanced mindfulness to enhance present-moment awareness through guided meditation and other techniques in a supportive group setting. The techniques shared are brief and practical and can be applied easily on a daily basis. Regular use can be ...
Hosted by Still Waters Counseling
Treatment Center, PhD, LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Saline, MI 48176
Learn basic and advanced mindfulness to enhance present-moment awareness through guided meditation and other techniques in a supportive group setting. The techniques shared are brief and practical and can be applied easily on a daily basis. Regular use can be ...
The Healthy Brain Series
This is a psychoeducational group called "The Healthy Brain Series: Learn to optimize your brain health and overall well being!" This is a 6 week group that covers seven different daily mental activities that we need in order to have ...
Hosted by Amanda Larson
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP, DBTC, CMHIMP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
This is a psychoeducational group called "The Healthy Brain Series: Learn to optimize your brain health and overall well being!" This is a 6 week group that covers seven different daily mental activities that we need in order to have ...
Somatic Super Skills via Zoom
You will learn Mindfulness and Somatic Skills for better mind/body connection, improve self acceptance, decrease stress, improve your mood and your relationships.
Hosted by Integrity Modern Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Niles, MI 49120
You will learn Mindfulness and Somatic Skills for better mind/body connection, improve self acceptance, decrease stress, improve your mood and your relationships.
Healthy On Your Own
FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL HEALTH OPTIONS TO STAY WELL AND TAKE CHARGE OF NUTRITION, GETTING ENOUGH REST, POSITIVE ACTIVITY IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, NAVIGATING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, COORDINATING CARE AMONG DOCTORS AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. SHARE SUGGESTIONS TO PLAN A ...
Hosted by Rochelle Anixt Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, MI 48009
FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL HEALTH OPTIONS TO STAY WELL AND TAKE CHARGE OF NUTRITION, GETTING ENOUGH REST, POSITIVE ACTIVITY IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY, NAVIGATING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, COORDINATING CARE AMONG DOCTORS AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. SHARE SUGGESTIONS TO PLAN A ...
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Chronic Pain Support Groups
How does chronic pain therapy work?
Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?
Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.
Are there new treatments for chronic pain?
Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.
How long does therapy for chronic pain take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.