Chronic Pain Support Groups in North Carolina
Supporting Balance
BALANCE provides a monthly online support group for those living with chronic health conditions and/or
pain
and their family members. Supporting Balance is scheduled the second Friday of the month at 11:00 am and is offered free of charge. Please ...
Hosted by Sarah Brownlee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMBT
Verified
Group meets in Wilmington, NC 28403
BALANCE provides a monthly online support group for those living with chronic health conditions and/or
pain
and their family members. Supporting Balance is scheduled the second Friday of the month at 11:00 am and is offered free of charge. Please ...
Free Chronic Pain and Illness Support Group
Our free weekly support is a safe space where you can discuss and process anything you find yourself struggling with. This group is a very loose and laid back environment and we encourage you to join us with what ever ...
Hosted by Chronic Hope Counseling PLLC
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27615
Our free weekly support is a safe space where you can discuss and process anything you find yourself struggling with. This group is a very loose and laid back environment and we encourage you to join us with what ever ...
Minority Chronic Pain at Chronic Hope Counseling
A Guide to minority
chronic pain
group is a free set of courses every Wednesday night until December, discussing medical trauma, medical racism, validating bicultural individuals with
pain
, health empowerment, and learning strategies for navigating through the health system. You ...
A Guide to minority
chronic pain
group is a free set of courses every Wednesday night until December, discussing medical trauma, medical racism, validating bicultural individuals with
pain
, health empowerment, and learning strategies for navigating through the health system. You ...
Better Together: Life Limiting Support Group
The diagnosis of a life limiting
illness
can turn your wold upside down. It can be difficult to make sense of an initial diagnosis, to get a better perspective and find compassionate support. Fear, disbelief, denial and anger are all ...
Hosted by Lauren Griffin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
The diagnosis of a life limiting
illness
can turn your wold upside down. It can be difficult to make sense of an initial diagnosis, to get a better perspective and find compassionate support. Fear, disbelief, denial and anger are all ...
Parenting in Chronic Pain
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 ...
Hosted by Lucy Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified
Group meets in Charlotte, NC 28226
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 ...
Chronic Illness Support Group
An opportunity for people with chronic health problems to meet, safely share their experiences, and learn about ways to cope. People with chronic illnesses may feel they don't want to talk with family or friends, who may be unable to ...
Hosted by Shay Alderman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Pittsboro, NC 27312
An opportunity for people with chronic health problems to meet, safely share their experiences, and learn about ways to cope. People with chronic illnesses may feel they don't want to talk with family or friends, who may be unable to ...
Chronic Illness Support Group
This monthly support group will educate and provide resources to patients diagnosed with chronic medical conditions. Dr. Brelonda Walker will provide a wealth of knowledge to assist patients in their efforts to adjust their lifestyles and function more effectively on ...
Hosted by Integrated Holistic Solutions, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, DBH, LCMHCS, BCIM, BC-TMH, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Huntersville, NC 28078
This monthly support group will educate and provide resources to patients diagnosed with chronic medical conditions. Dr. Brelonda Walker will provide a wealth of knowledge to assist patients in their efforts to adjust their lifestyles and function more effectively on ...
Chronic Illness Support Group
This virtual group will focus on supporting adults (18+) struggling with life experience relating to diagnosis of chronic
illness
, autoimmune disorders, and long term complications from COVID- 19
illness
. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction therapeutic approaches will ...
Hosted by Vanessa Guerrero
LCMHC Associate, MA, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified
Group meets in Weaverville, NC 28787
This virtual group will focus on supporting adults (18+) struggling with life experience relating to diagnosis of chronic
illness
, autoimmune disorders, and long term complications from COVID- 19
illness
. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction therapeutic approaches will ...
Chronic Illness Process and Somatic Skills Group
8 week group for Folks with Chronic
Illness
. No formal diagnosis necessary to participate. The group will focus on creating connection and community, learning and practicing dynamic somatic regulation skills for use during flares, increased stress, doctors appointments, or intense ...
8 week group for Folks with Chronic
Illness
. No formal diagnosis necessary to participate. The group will focus on creating connection and community, learning and practicing dynamic somatic regulation skills for use during flares, increased stress, doctors appointments, or intense ...
Mindfulness Meditation Coaching With Aromatherapy
Mindfulness Meditation helps us to reconnect with ourselves through our hectic lifestyles. This particular type of meditation has numerous research studies indicating benefits for many mental health and
pain
issues. Aromatherapy can be included to help facilitate the changes.
Hosted by Julie A Hovrud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27614
Mindfulness Meditation helps us to reconnect with ourselves through our hectic lifestyles. This particular type of meditation has numerous research studies indicating benefits for many mental health and
pain
issues. Aromatherapy can be included to help facilitate the changes.
Spoonies: Living & Thriving with Chronic Illness
This is a 5 week private group via HIPPA compliant video software for established clients of SOHC who live with Chronic Invisible
Illness
. It will be limited to 10 members to allow for thoughtful discussion. The Spoon Theory is well ...
Hosted by Cindy Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Hickory, NC 28601
This is a 5 week private group via HIPPA compliant video software for established clients of SOHC who live with Chronic Invisible
Illness
. It will be limited to 10 members to allow for thoughtful discussion. The Spoon Theory is well ...
Womans Psychotherapy Group Open/Ongoing
A psychotherapy processing group integrating somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and emotion focused therapy to treat/address symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, PTSD, unexplained physical
pain
, fatigue, or
illness
. This group provides an opportunity to explore and address the underlying concerns, as well ...
Hosted by InBloom Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified
Group meets in Durham, NC 27703
A psychotherapy processing group integrating somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and emotion focused therapy to treat/address symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, PTSD, unexplained physical
pain
, fatigue, or
illness
. This group provides an opportunity to explore and address the underlying concerns, as well ...
Embodied Mindfulness 4 Week Group
October 30 - November 20, 2019 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm All Levels Welcome $80/series www.youryoga.com This series will break down mindfulness into an understandable format so that you can integrate the practice into your life with clear and effective strategies. ...
Hosted by Maeve Hendrix
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RYT 500, YACEP
Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28801
October 30 - November 20, 2019 Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm All Levels Welcome $80/series www.youryoga.com This series will break down mindfulness into an understandable format so that you can integrate the practice into your life with clear and effective strategies. ...
Authentic Presence Meditation & Healing Group
Community group that focuses on self-empowerment and self-healing techniques in a supportive soul-mind-body process. Group includes a variety of meditation practices and mind-body skills. It is offered as a community service to help those who are looking for connection and ...
Hosted by Susanne Kaiser
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified
Group meets in Carrboro, NC 27510
Community group that focuses on self-empowerment and self-healing techniques in a supportive soul-mind-body process. Group includes a variety of meditation practices and mind-body skills. It is offered as a community service to help those who are looking for connection and ...
Online MBSR - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
The group meets every week, on Wednesdays, for 9 weeks and 10 sessions. The next group will start on August 18th, 2021 at 9:30 am. The MBSR is the most researched program in mindfulness. Research shows evidence of reduced stress, ...
The group meets every week, on Wednesdays, for 9 weeks and 10 sessions. The next group will start on August 18th, 2021 at 9:30 am. The MBSR is the most researched program in mindfulness. Research shows evidence of reduced stress, ...
Sound Bath Meditation
Join me for a beautiful Sound Bath Meditation! We will begin with a guided meditation to connect with your Higher Self. I will send you reiki energy healing to cleanse your chakras as I play 432hz Crystal Singing bowls. You ...
Hosted by Kayla Cypher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Group meets in Asheville, NC 28803
Join me for a beautiful Sound Bath Meditation! We will begin with a guided meditation to connect with your Higher Self. I will send you reiki energy healing to cleanse your chakras as I play 432hz Crystal Singing bowls. You ...
Chronic Pain Group
Hosted by Sharon B Kirlik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified
Group meets in Raleigh, NC 27617
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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?
North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.