Students will experience firsthand how to identify, release and heal trauma on the deepest cellular level and recalibrate to a higher, lighter frequency by tapping into the Intuitive mind. The benefits of igniting one's inner healer are of immeasurable value, as it allows us to remove unnecessary distractions, release the flow of abundance and experience our full potential here on planet earth. Summary of acquired skills: introductory level mystical meditation; self-hypnosis and self-energy healing. ** These 1.5-hour workshops are offered periodically at various locations throughout Snohomish County. Send an email inquiry for further details.
Hosted by Sensorium Hypnosis. LLC
Hypnotherapist Registration , MS, CHT, BMsc
Group meets in Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Students will experience firsthand how to identify, release and heal trauma on the deepest cellular level and recalibrate to a higher, lighter frequency by tapping into the Intuitive mind. The benefits of igniting one's inner healer are of immeasurable value, as it allows us to remove unnecessary distractions, release the flow of abundance and experience our full potential here on planet earth. Summary of acquired skills: introductory level mystical meditation; self-hypnosis and self-energy healing. ** These 1.5-hour workshops are offered periodically at various locations throughout Snohomish County. Send an email inquiry for further details.
Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.
Come learn how to harness the power of your brain to gain a greater quality of life. We will be discussing tools you can use to manage your pain. This will be a 10 week interactive group where you will be able to increase your skills and knowledge and gain support from peers who know what you may be going through. Enrolling now for a October/November start.
Caregiving for loved ones with chronic/progressive illness can be overwhelming and thankless. Without adequate support, caregivers frequently develop "burnout". Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout can include (but are not limited to): difficulty identifying, communicating, and prioritizing your own needs, boundaries, and complex spectrum of emotions. These symptoms are amplified by feeling like you are the only one with these struggles, like everyone else is coping better than you. This group exists to show you that you aren't alone, that others understand your struggle, and that you don't have to carry this burden by yourself anymore.
Hosted by Alex Wilder
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Group meets in Edgewood, WA 98371
Caregiving for loved ones with chronic/progressive illness can be overwhelming and thankless. Without adequate support, caregivers frequently develop "burnout". Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout can include (but are not limited to): difficulty identifying, communicating, and prioritizing your own needs, boundaries, and complex spectrum of emotions. These symptoms are amplified by feeling like you are the only one with these struggles, like everyone else is coping better than you. This group exists to show you that you aren't alone, that others understand your struggle, and that you don't have to carry this burden by yourself anymore.
A group therapy experience where chronic pain sufferers who feel isolated, anxious, hopeless, and exhausted can find comfort in community. Chronic pain can change everything. The body no longer feels safe. Medical appointments take up significant time. Support from friends and family can become complicated. This is a virtual group open to those living in Washington state to come alongside other people who get it; facilitated by a licensed therapist with their own lived experience of navigating life with day in day out physical pain. Come find meaningful community where you are invited to show up just as you are.
Hosted by Anna Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99218
I enjoy working with folks who are experiencing internal disharmony as a result of trauma and/or living with chronic illness and pain which can be a chronic trauma in of itself.
A group therapy experience where chronic pain sufferers who feel isolated, anxious, hopeless, and exhausted can find comfort in community. Chronic pain can change everything. The body no longer feels safe. Medical appointments take up significant time. Support from friends and family can become complicated. This is a virtual group open to those living in Washington state to come alongside other people who get it; facilitated by a licensed therapist with their own lived experience of navigating life with day in day out physical pain. Come find meaningful community where you are invited to show up just as you are.
Join other queer and trans folks living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability in learning from and supporting each other, building community, and expanding our skillsets for grounding and nervous system support. Groups will include personal sharing, somatic techniques for building resilience and relieving stress, learning about a few herbs to support our nervous systems, and sharing tips on pain management, fatigue, and living with chronic conditions. This group is in person, masks required. For more information and to register, visit www.jeanmadrone.com/supportgroup
I work with clients who are experiencing stress, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, attachment wounds, and developmental and complex trauma.
Join other queer and trans folks living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability in learning from and supporting each other, building community, and expanding our skillsets for grounding and nervous system support. Groups will include personal sharing, somatic techniques for building resilience and relieving stress, learning about a few herbs to support our nervous systems, and sharing tips on pain management, fatigue, and living with chronic conditions. This group is in person, masks required. For more information and to register, visit www.jeanmadrone.com/supportgroup
Stress is an inescapable aspect of human life. Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction teaches skills that are proven to increase well-being and reduce suffering in the face of life's challenges. This supportive 8 week class consists of guided meditations, gentle yoga and stretching, group discussions and daily home practice. MBSR is ideal for those with no mindfulness meditation as well as meditators who want to support their ongoing practice. A daylong meditation retreat with lunch provided is included along with a Workbook and thumb drive with guided meditations.
Hosted by Susan Sweetwater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BFA, LICSW
Group meets in Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Stress is an inescapable aspect of human life. Mindfulness-Bases Stress Reduction teaches skills that are proven to increase well-being and reduce suffering in the face of life's challenges. This supportive 8 week class consists of guided meditations, gentle yoga and stretching, group discussions and daily home practice. MBSR is ideal for those with no mindfulness meditation as well as meditators who want to support their ongoing practice. A daylong meditation retreat with lunch provided is included along with a Workbook and thumb drive with guided meditations.
We empower individuals to heal from past traumatic experiences, and discover lasting contentment. The results can be life-changing! Life doesn't have to be fraught with conflict or heartache. You can develop the ability to face anything with confidence and calm. Together, we can make this transformation a reality for you. We'll work together to boost your self-assurance, helping you face life with strength and belief in yourself. Our approach fosters deep connection with yourself and others, enhancing the quality of your relationships. You can navigate life's ups and downs with a sense of calm & balance
Hosted by Santosha Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Group meets in Spokane, WA 99203
We empower individuals to heal from past traumatic experiences, and discover lasting contentment. The results can be life-changing! Life doesn't have to be fraught with conflict or heartache. You can develop the ability to face anything with confidence and calm. Together, we can make this transformation a reality for you. We'll work together to boost your self-assurance, helping you face life with strength and belief in yourself. Our approach fosters deep connection with yourself and others, enhancing the quality of your relationships. You can navigate life's ups and downs with a sense of calm & balance
This support group is a bi-weekly space to gather in community with others impacted by chronic pain and/or chronic illness to share experiences, learn coping and self-advocacy skills, and connect to resources. The group is open to adults residing in Washington state living with chronic pain or chronic illness (a diagnosis is not required). The group will be led by Hannah King, LMHCA, CRC, a therapist with lived experience with chronic pain and a passion for disability justice. We will discuss topics such as internalized ableism, self-compassion, disability accommodations, medical self-advocacy, and accepting limitations.
This support group is a bi-weekly space to gather in community with others impacted by chronic pain and/or chronic illness to share experiences, learn coping and self-advocacy skills, and connect to resources. The group is open to adults residing in Washington state living with chronic pain or chronic illness (a diagnosis is not required). The group will be led by Hannah King, LMHCA, CRC, a therapist with lived experience with chronic pain and a passion for disability justice. We will discuss topics such as internalized ableism, self-compassion, disability accommodations, medical self-advocacy, and accepting limitations.
Chronic disease and pain increases one's chances of anxiety, depression, financial distress & self-esteem issues. Often diseases are 'silent'- few will acknowledge them- however, disease is disease. Learn to understand this better without your disease defining who you are. New Groups begin every two months (about 8 weeks). Tweak your perspective, gaining awareness of your strengths & learn resilience skills to begin a new way of living. Come out, join us and build yourself back up! Looking for 4 members to start up a "Group".
Chronic disease and pain increases one's chances of anxiety, depression, financial distress & self-esteem issues. Often diseases are 'silent'- few will acknowledge them- however, disease is disease. Learn to understand this better without your disease defining who you are. New Groups begin every two months (about 8 weeks). Tweak your perspective, gaining awareness of your strengths & learn resilience skills to begin a new way of living. Come out, join us and build yourself back up! Looking for 4 members to start up a "Group".
THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM SUDDEN OR UNEXPECTING CHRONIC ILLNESS AND/OR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED ILLNESS
Hosted by Boehm Counseling & Consulting Services
Counselor, MS, LMHC, MAC
Group meets in Vancouver, WA 98685
THIS GROUP FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM SUDDEN OR UNEXPECTING CHRONIC ILLNESS AND/OR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED ILLNESS
A support and therapy group for those experiencing invisible illness and disability: Cancer, lyme, autoimmune, mental health, physical or mental disability, and the list goes on. All those who suffer from an "unseen" illness welcome, as well as loved ones. Together we can work towards expression and understanding of what it means to be "sick but unseen".
A support and therapy group for those experiencing invisible illness and disability: Cancer, lyme, autoimmune, mental health, physical or mental disability, and the list goes on. All those who suffer from an "unseen" illness welcome, as well as loved ones. Together we can work towards expression and understanding of what it means to be "sick but unseen".
Please join me online Thursday at 6pm pacific time to listen and be heard. This is a multi age, multi-condition, all gender group. I facilitate this group by leading relaxation, sharing information from pain science, making a space for everyone to share where they're at without being judged or blamed. I am not a medical provider so I approach pain relief through an understanding of the neuroscience of pain and human compassion. $10-20 per meeting. (let me know if you can't afford this) You must pre-register, text 360 705-1216 or email: karenbodyofknowledge@gmail.com
Please join me online Thursday at 6pm pacific time to listen and be heard. This is a multi age, multi-condition, all gender group. I facilitate this group by leading relaxation, sharing information from pain science, making a space for everyone to share where they're at without being judged or blamed. I am not a medical provider so I approach pain relief through an understanding of the neuroscience of pain and human compassion. $10-20 per meeting. (let me know if you can't afford this) You must pre-register, text 360 705-1216 or email: karenbodyofknowledge@gmail.com
This 12-week support group is for those living with PMDD or severe PMS who want to feel less alone in the emotional, physical, and relational intensity of their cycle. Together, we’ll explore hormone literacy, nervous system care, and practical tools for navigating mood swings, shame spirals, burnout, and boundary fatigue. Through gentle reflection, optional sharing, and a dose of irreverent humor, you’ll reconnect with parts of yourself you’ve been told to suppress. Come exactly as you are—especially if that changes week to week.
This 12-week support group is for those living with PMDD or severe PMS who want to feel less alone in the emotional, physical, and relational intensity of their cycle. Together, we’ll explore hormone literacy, nervous system care, and practical tools for navigating mood swings, shame spirals, burnout, and boundary fatigue. Through gentle reflection, optional sharing, and a dose of irreverent humor, you’ll reconnect with parts of yourself you’ve been told to suppress. Come exactly as you are—especially if that changes week to week.
This meeting consists of community members coming together to tell their story. Everyone works together to solve problems, provide support, and lead each other to a better life. Examples, socialization with people of the same age that share empowering stories of health and healing. Focuses on aging in place, medication management, various medical diagnosis to ensure the best possible care. If interested, please call me at 360-519-7319
Hosted by Emerald Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LSWAIC
Group meets in Bremerton, WA 98312
This meeting consists of community members coming together to tell their story. Everyone works together to solve problems, provide support, and lead each other to a better life. Examples, socialization with people of the same age that share empowering stories of health and healing. Focuses on aging in place, medication management, various medical diagnosis to ensure the best possible care. If interested, please call me at 360-519-7319
Disability justice says "nothing about us without us." We will co-create the space! Sessions will focus on present concerns of group members. Topics may include grieving and working towards acceptance of our losses, sharing resources we find helpful for living within constraints we didn't ask for, connecting and holding each other through this time with compassion and care. * Note: This is a support group, not a therapy group - although I am trained in disability justice framework and am a psychotherapist, I will take off my therapist hat to facilitate as a fellow group member navigating chronic illness. NOTAFLOF.
Disability justice says "nothing about us without us." We will co-create the space! Sessions will focus on present concerns of group members. Topics may include grieving and working towards acceptance of our losses, sharing resources we find helpful for living within constraints we didn't ask for, connecting and holding each other through this time with compassion and care. * Note: This is a support group, not a therapy group - although I am trained in disability justice framework and am a psychotherapist, I will take off my therapist hat to facilitate as a fellow group member navigating chronic illness. NOTAFLOF.
A supportive group for those wanting to live mindfully and with self-compassion. Meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm PST To sign up.
Hosted by B. Bartja Wachtel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, QCSW, MHP
Group meets in Seattle, WA 98103
A supportive group for those wanting to live mindfully and with self-compassion. Meetings occur the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6-7pm PST To sign up.
Are you experiencing pain? does it interfere with your daily life? if so, please attend my Chronic pain meeting that focuses on how to manage pain. How to find new ways to cope with pain and meeting amazing people while having fun. If interested, please email or call me for meeting times. If interested, please call 360-519-7319.
Hosted by Emerald Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LSWAIC
Group meets in Bremerton, WA 98312
Are you experiencing pain? does it interfere with your daily life? if so, please attend my Chronic pain meeting that focuses on how to manage pain. How to find new ways to cope with pain and meeting amazing people while having fun. If interested, please email or call me for meeting times. If interested, please call 360-519-7319.
I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Offering nature based therapy in a variety of ways is the primary reason for establishing The ONE Center just outside Olympia, WA. I offer Guided Forest Therapy Walks (3 hours) and day retreats to individuals, organizations and groups each month. Nature based silent meditation retreats are also offered at The ONE Center. Email me to find out more the upcoming nature based events at ONE.
I am a Certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs. Offering nature based therapy in a variety of ways is the primary reason for establishing The ONE Center just outside Olympia, WA. I offer Guided Forest Therapy Walks (3 hours) and day retreats to individuals, organizations and groups each month. Nature based silent meditation retreats are also offered at The ONE Center. Email me to find out more the upcoming nature based events at ONE.
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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.