Chronic Pain Support Groups in Michigan
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
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 ...
"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.
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 ...
Ear Acupuncture Drop-In Group
Kick in natural healing power of your body. WHAT: 10 tiny, tiny needles with 5 points per ear; for 45-50 minutes BENEFITS: Aids stress, irritability, sleep difficulty, sinus congestion, migraines, recovering from physical
illness
, trauma symptoms, anxiety and depressed mood, ...
Hosted by Ria Anastasia Nieboer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC, C-IAYT, ERYT200, ADS
Verified
Group meets in Holland, MI 49424
Kick in natural healing power of your body. WHAT: 10 tiny, tiny needles with 5 points per ear; for 45-50 minutes BENEFITS: Aids stress, irritability, sleep difficulty, sinus congestion, migraines, recovering from physical
illness
, trauma symptoms, anxiety and depressed mood, ...
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
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
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 ...
Zoom Chronic Pain and Healing
Learn to skills to decrease chronic and emotional
pain
and promote mind/body healing. Group is very helpful for clients diagnosed with serious emotional or physical
illness
.
Hosted by Integrity Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Group meets in Niles, MI 49120
Learn to skills to decrease chronic and emotional
pain
and promote mind/body healing. Group is very helpful for clients diagnosed with serious emotional or physical
illness
.
Pain Self-Management 12-week Program
We offer evidence-based treatment intended to keep you in control of your
pain
. Our program can make the difference between spending your time in a recliner wishing the
pain
away, or enjoying a life full of friends, family, activities and ...
We offer evidence-based treatment intended to keep you in control of your
pain
. Our program can make the difference between spending your time in a recliner wishing the
pain
away, or enjoying a life full of friends, family, activities and ...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
Hosted by Sollars and Associates
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified
Group meets in Sterling Heights, MI 48310
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
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
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. ...
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
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 ...
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
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 ...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
A biopsychosocial approach to managing all
chronic pain
conditions. The 8 week psychoeducational group begins with an intensive education on the nature of
chronic pain
, the relationship between
pain
and the brain, neuroplasticity, and how understanding, acceptance, attitude, setting the ...
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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.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Michigan Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Michigan is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Michigan are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Michigan is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Michigan are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.