*Currently forming!* The Endometriosis Warrior Group is an ongoing online support group designed to empower and support individuals (women 18+ years old) navigating life with Endometriosis. As an Endo Warrior myself, I’ve experienced the challenges of the medical system firsthand and use my knowledge to help others. In this group, you’ll learn about Endometriosis, gain self-advocacy tools for medical appointments, connect with fellow Endo Warriors, and feel validated in a compassionate, supportive environment. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment. Email for more information to begin next steps. This group is open to NC/SC residents.
Hosted by Breanna Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, MTIP
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28269
I help with chronic illness, endometriosis, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, including perinatal mental health.
*Currently forming!* The Endometriosis Warrior Group is an ongoing online support group designed to empower and support individuals (women 18+ years old) navigating life with Endometriosis. As an Endo Warrior myself, I’ve experienced the challenges of the medical system firsthand and use my knowledge to help others. In this group, you’ll learn about Endometriosis, gain self-advocacy tools for medical appointments, connect with fellow Endo Warriors, and feel validated in a compassionate, supportive environment. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment. Email for more information to begin next steps. This group is open to NC/SC residents.
This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children's reactions and feelings when having a parent in chronic pain or illness, and psychoeducational on pain. This group is virtual. Please visit my website for more information on days/times. Group is open to NC, SC, and GA.
Hosted by Lucy M Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
I work with clients who are experiencing chronic pain and illness.
This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children's reactions and feelings when having a parent in chronic pain or illness, and psychoeducational on pain. This group is virtual. Please visit my website for more information on days/times. Group is open to NC, SC, and GA.
Virtual ongoing biweekly support group is for adult women (age 20s-40s only) looking for support, community, friendship and validation on their health journey. Living with chronic illness can be overwhelming, and I aim to create a safe, empowering space where you feel heard & supported. You will learn terms, tools, and coping skills along with time to reflect and gain support from people who get it. The group is intimate and meets online (Wed at 7:00 pm EST). No matter your chronic illness, you’re welcome to join us. For NC/SC. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment.
Hosted by Breanna Crisp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, MTIP
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28204
I help with chronic illness, endometriosis, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, including perinatal mental health.
Virtual ongoing biweekly support group is for adult women (age 20s-40s only) looking for support, community, friendship and validation on their health journey. Living with chronic illness can be overwhelming, and I aim to create a safe, empowering space where you feel heard & supported. You will learn terms, tools, and coping skills along with time to reflect and gain support from people who get it. The group is intimate and meets online (Wed at 7:00 pm EST). No matter your chronic illness, you’re welcome to join us. For NC/SC. Screening consultation required prior to enrollment.
The Broken Bowl is an expressive arts workshop to process grief and loss based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi embraces the concept that accepting imperfections can allow one to create a more powerful and beautiful piece of art. The bowl serves as metaphor for accepting change and finding the growth it inevitably brings. All materials are provided and no art experience is needed. Meets Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Hosted by Maria Curran
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28209
The Broken Bowl is an expressive arts workshop to process grief and loss based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi embraces the concept that accepting imperfections can allow one to create a more powerful and beautiful piece of art. The bowl serves as metaphor for accepting change and finding the growth it inevitably brings. All materials are provided and no art experience is needed. Meets Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Online Groups
I am a woman with Severe Chronic Long COVID that I’ve had for 5+ years now. I am also a therapist with 21+ years specializing in trauma. I have not seen any local in person groups for us. We need safe, in-person connection to heal. NO ONE else but us knows what this illness is like. And, as women it’s just fucking harder! Let’s help eachother. Trust that this is a SAFE space as even the therapist has this! Along with support I will be offering Mindfulness & EMDR as well. We need eachother! Contact me now.
I am a woman with Severe Chronic Long COVID that I’ve had for 5+ years now. I am also a therapist with 21+ years specializing in trauma. I have not seen any local in person groups for us. We need safe, in-person connection to heal. NO ONE else but us knows what this illness is like. And, as women it’s just fucking harder! Let’s help eachother. Trust that this is a SAFE space as even the therapist has this! Along with support I will be offering Mindfulness & EMDR as well. We need eachother! Contact me now.
Integrative Restorative Yoga is group therapy using Restorative Yoga (yoga poses supported by props), with evidenced-based behavioral health skills to assist clients in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, to cultivate positive body image, and to support emotional well-being. The series combines deep relaxation, breath work, and mindfulness practices with behavioral health skills (CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, etc.) to increase distress tolerance and improve emotion regulation. The 6 week series is designed to give clients skills to take off the mat and into their lives in support of steadiness, calm, and peace. Facilitator: Susannah S. Cecil, LCMHCS, E-RYT
Integrative Restorative Yoga is group therapy using Restorative Yoga (yoga poses supported by props), with evidenced-based behavioral health skills to assist clients in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, to cultivate positive body image, and to support emotional well-being. The series combines deep relaxation, breath work, and mindfulness practices with behavioral health skills (CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, etc.) to increase distress tolerance and improve emotion regulation. The 6 week series is designed to give clients skills to take off the mat and into their lives in support of steadiness, calm, and peace. Facilitator: Susannah S. Cecil, LCMHCS, E-RYT
Integrative Restorative Yoga is group therapy using Restorative Yoga (relaxing yoga poses supported by props), with evidenced-based behavioral health skills to assist clients in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, to cultivate improved body image, and to support emotional well-being. The series combines deep relaxation, breath work, and mindfulness practices with behavioral health skills (CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, etc.) to increase distress tolerance and improve emotion regulation. The 6 week series is designed to give clients skills that they can take off the mat and into their lives, to create steadiness, calm, and peace. *Led by Susannah S. Cecil, LCMHCS
Hosted by Gabriel Paul Guynn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Group meets in Winston Salem, NC 27103
Integrative Restorative Yoga is group therapy using Restorative Yoga (relaxing yoga poses supported by props), with evidenced-based behavioral health skills to assist clients in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, to cultivate improved body image, and to support emotional well-being. The series combines deep relaxation, breath work, and mindfulness practices with behavioral health skills (CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, etc.) to increase distress tolerance and improve emotion regulation. The 6 week series is designed to give clients skills that they can take off the mat and into their lives, to create steadiness, calm, and peace. *Led by Susannah S. Cecil, LCMHCS
Join us for a enjoyable journey into deep relaxation. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are "bathed" in sound waves produced by singing bowls, chimes, gongs and other instruments. These vibrations help to release stagnant energy and calm your nervous system, promoting a profound sense of peace and relaxation. Think of it as a massage for your nervous system. Yoga mats, blankets, pillows, eye masks provided. We also have a recliner available (reserve in advance). Call Laura at (828) 373-3989 to reserve your space. NEXT: THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH AT 5:30 PM
Hosted by Laura Deterville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Group meets in Flat Rock, NC 28731
Join us for a enjoyable journey into deep relaxation. A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are "bathed" in sound waves produced by singing bowls, chimes, gongs and other instruments. These vibrations help to release stagnant energy and calm your nervous system, promoting a profound sense of peace and relaxation. Think of it as a massage for your nervous system. Yoga mats, blankets, pillows, eye masks provided. We also have a recliner available (reserve in advance). Call Laura at (828) 373-3989 to reserve your space. NEXT: THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH AT 5:30 PM
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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.