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.
I specialize in Art Therapy& Counseling with adolescents, individuals & caregivers coping with cancer or illness, and women searching for ways to discover & nurture themselves.
My intention is to work with you & help you discover your truths, strengths, & the answers you have within you.
Through your willingness to change, it is my hope you can grow, self discover, & release negative patterns that don't serve you. In the context of a safe, supportive, therapeutic relationship you have the opportunity to creatively build and identify coping skills, examine strengths and weaknesses, and enhance your ability to problem solve.
We can use art/talk therapy,or a combination of both. I also integrate music, writing, or mindfulness techniques into sessions when appropriate to further self exploration.
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 needed.
My Clinical Psychology private practice allows for maximum individual attention and confidentiality. Since 1988, I have specialized in treating trauma conditions resulting from war, auto, workplace, violence and residuals of childhood abuse. Related conditions include depression, anxiety, physical pain, relationship difficulties, addictions and cognitive disorders. As a result of auto and occupational injuries, many patients/clients suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries; and they can greatly benefit from my individual and group psychotherapy. I am a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist so some of my work involves cases in litigation including evaluations, testimony and expert witness services.
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 Group brings individuals together who are going through similar experiences to share feelings and coping strategies. The group is led by a fully licensed therapist who understands chronic illness personally and professionally. The group meets once a week for 10-12 weeks in-person in Brighton, MI. Call (810) 215-0303 today for more information.
Hosted by Kristina M. Princinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, MI 48116
I'm devoted to healing past and present pain, conquering unwanted symptoms and increasing peace & purpose.
"When will I feel like myself again?" "Will this pain ever end?" "You don't look sick!" Sound familiar? Illness and setbacks can happen to anyone and are often invisible to others. If you’re struggling to stay active, remain connected and feel torn between sharing "too little" and "feeling like a burden," you’re not alone. I tailor treatment plans for your most urgent needs. My aim is to restore energy, strengthen relationships & improve quality of life. Together we'll examine how the way you think, feel and act influences your ability to handle stress, cope with loss, manage pain and overcome hardships. Your comeback starts today!
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 Robin Sparks and Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Niles, MI 49120
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list? Do you wonder if life will ever get better? Now more than ever people are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about how they should manage multiple roles in their fast paced lives and still feel fulfilled within their relationships, careers and personal time. Putting your own needs at the bottom of your to-do list every day can lead to pain within your body and your mind. You may start feeling like life is just work, home responsibilities, and repeat. We can help you find more balance and peace.
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 of life by providing education, coping skills and relational support.
Hosted by Kristina M. Princinsky
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brighton, MI 48116
I'm devoted to healing past and present pain, conquering unwanted symptoms and increasing peace & purpose.
"When will I feel like myself again?" "Will this pain ever end?" "You don't look sick!" Sound familiar? Illness and setbacks can happen to anyone and are often invisible to others. If you’re struggling to stay active, remain connected and feel torn between sharing "too little" and "feeling like a burden," you’re not alone. I tailor treatment plans for your most urgent needs. My aim is to restore energy, strengthen relationships & improve quality of life. Together we'll examine how the way you think, feel and act influences your ability to handle stress, cope with loss, manage pain and overcome hardships. Your comeback starts today!
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 a major life change, or are facing the challenges of aging, this group is here to offer a compassionate space for healing and growth.
Are you feeling like you have lost yourself? That you are lost and alone. You want to be “on top of things”, but you are exhausted with all of the responsibilities. It feels like you have to be perfect: be the perfect woman, be the perfect mom, be a perfect young adult, have a great career and be healthy. It’s overwhelming! During all of this Chaos, you are certain of this, that you are ready for relief. You’re ready to heal, you’re ready to smile again, you’re ready to enjoy life again, you’re ready to find a career you love.
Have you woken up with a stiff neck, and thought it was due to your sleeping position? Do you experience back pain with no explanation, or struggle with anxiety/panic without knowing the cause? If so, it is likely your body has been trying to communicate to you that something is wrong. Unfortunately, most of us lost the ability to understand mind-body communication after infancy. When we lose the ability to communicate with our body, the daily stress and worry we carry become toxic and manifest into physical ailments. Psycho-Somatic exercises teach you how to understand this communication before these physical ailments manifest.
Hosted by Sean Patrick McGraw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, BSW, SAT, CRC, INT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
Are you feeling more anxious, or fatigued? Experiencing less motivation. Do you feel lonely? Are you worried about your career, or relationship? Have your coping strategies turned self-destructive? I can help you feel confidence and security once more. I provide a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental, supportive, and respectful therapy that empowers and reduces stress to get you back on track. Because your time is such a valuable commodity, my approaches are very structured and goal oriented.
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 very beneficial in reducing stress,and anxiety, as well as improving self-regulation and focus.
Hosted by Still Waters Counseling
Treatment Center, PhD, LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in Saline, MI 48176
Still Waters Counseling is a diverse, family-friendly practice, founded in 2000. Today we offer outpatient counseling and psychological services for clients in 3 communities: Saline, Ann Arbor, and Adrian, Michigan. Still Waters Counseling is led by the husband-wife team of, Smita Nagpal, Ph.D and Brian Pearson, Ph.D., both dually licensed as psychologists and counselors. Together they supervise a multidisciplinary team of licensed psychologists, social workers and counselors to provide services to clients of all ages and backgrounds. The name Still Waters represents our aim to be still and reflective as therapists. It also speaks to the peace and calm we hope our clients will attain through counseling.
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. This group is led by expert clinicians and offers a safe place to give and receive support from others.
Hosted by Catherine A Kolacz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Grand Haven, MI 49417
I create an environment that is conducive to healing through cultivating open communication and trust. I respect and value the individuality of my clients, working on the goals that they choose to set. Through self-exploration, understanding and deepened insight, I believe that individuals can heal and foster change.
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 MORE ACTIVE, WELL-ROUNDED LIFESTYLE AND LESSEN THE NEED FOR MEDICAL CARE. INCREASE LONGEVITY AND POSITIVE OUTLOOK. LEARN ABOUT NUTRITIONAL VALUE IN FOOD, EASY MEAL PREPARATION, SOCIALIZING FOR MEALS, SPENDING TIME WITH OTHERS, HAVING A REGULAR SCHEDULE, EFFECT OF ALCOHOL AND SMOKING ON HEALTH. KNOWLEDGE OF HOW THE BODY WORKS AND STAYING HEALTHY ON YOUR OWN!
Hosted by Rochelle Anixt Gold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, ACSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Birmingham, MI 48009
Shall we talk about the issues you face? You may not be sure how to deal with them on your own. We could talk them through and consider the best solutions that would ease your mind by removing worrisome thoughts. Learning how to resolve some of these issues with people you relate to all the time will increase their understanding of you.
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 healthy brain functioning. Group will start on 9/4/2023, and will be weekly Mondays at 6pm. This group is for teens and adults interested in learning about how to get more balance in their lives; and are ready and wanting to do more about their mental health outside of the therapy sessions! Reach out to us to learn more!
Hosted by Amanda Larson
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, MLP, DBTC, CMHIMP, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in East Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Have you/your child experienced trauma or adversity that has led to depression, anxiety, self harm, low self-worth, and interpersonal difficulties? You may believe you are "broken" or "unworthy"? You are not alone. Healing and change is always possible. As a DBT, EMDR, and integrative medicine practitioner, I have years of clinical experience helping teens and adults in the psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. And, it can be scary to take the first steps and believe your life will get better. In our work together, the goal is to provide you with skills to help be more compassionate and mindful on this path to healing.
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 get it checked out by a physician, preferably one that is familiar with TMS.
Hosted by Elizabeth Marie Tekinski
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Traverse City, MI 49684
Together, we can employ holistic treatments for major depression and chronic pain.
WELCOME! I am so glad you are here. As a pain psychotherapist (etymologically, “psychotherapist” means an “attendant of the soul”), I begin with the conviction that transformation is only possible in the context of a safe and trusting relationship and that your highest Self already knows what it needs to heal. I also am of the Palliative Care Philosophy that “True Pain” consists of at least five dimensions: physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual/existential.
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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.