SUPPORT GROUPS
The Chronic Pain Support Group provides a forum for people handicapped by pain, isolated and alienated by pain, frustrated by lack of services dealing with the emotional aspect of physical pain, and demoralized by changes in careers, families, and society.
Different modalities are used in the support group such as: developing coping skills, decision making models, role-playing, assertiveness training, guided imagery, meditation, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
Family members, significant others and interested community members are welcome to attend and participate in the support group.
TO MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
Chronic Pain Support Groups:
Conference Calls | Wheaton Speakers Series | Virginia |Women's Group
Pain Connection Live Conference Calls
The Afternoon Pain Connection Live Conference Calls are held on the first Thursday of each month.
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You must register for each call. Calls will not be taped, and you may just listen - you do not need to talk unless you feel like it.
There is no charge for participating, but standard long distance rates apply to the call. Next Topic: Sleep Hygiene Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm EST View details and instructions. |
Call Dates: February 2 March 1 April 5 May 3 June 7 |
The Evening Pain Connection Live Conference Calls are held on the second Thursday of each month.
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You must register for each call. Calls will not be taped, and you may just listen - you do not need to talk unless you feel like it.
There is no charge for participating, but standard long distance rates apply to the call. Next Topic: Sleep Hygiene Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm EST View details and instructions. |
Call Dates: February 9 March 8 April 12 May 10 June 14 |
Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group Meetings
The Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:
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Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine 6829 Elm Street, Suite 300, McLean, VA 22101 View Map TIME: 1:30 - 3:00 PM CALL: Jodi Brayton, LCSW, Group Leader 703-532-4892 |
Meeting Dates: (No meeting in January) February 8, 2012 |
Wheaton Monday Speakers Series
The Wheaton Monday Speakers Series meetings will be held on selected Mondays at:
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Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, Maryland 20906 240-777-4999(directions only) TIME: 1:15-2:45 PM |
Meeting Dates: January 23, 2012 February 27 March 26 April 23 May 21 June 25 September 24 October 22 November 26 |
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Presenters: January 23, 2012 - Michael Sitar, PhD, “Learn about Biofeedback and Lowering Stress and Pain Levels” February 27 - Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law, "Of Counsel" at Needham Mitnick & Pollack “Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Updates”. Learn about current proposed changes. March 26 - Elsie Ferguson, PhD, ““Better Breathing for a Better Life” April 23 - Dr. Jay Shah, NIH, “Scientific Advances in Myofascial Pain and Sensitization” Inclement Weather Policy: The Holiday Park Senior Center follows the weather policy of Montgomery County (M.C.) Public Schools. Call them at 240-777-4999 for further information. | |
New Women's Group starting January 5th!
Pain Connection will be starting a woman’s group that will be supportive and educational. It will be held on most Thursdays from 11am-noon, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2,9, 16 and 23. The cost is $160 for all 8 sessions.
The purpose of the group is to teach new coping skills, educate about how pain effects the nervous system, problem solve, give support, work from Pain Connection’s book “Making the Invisible Visible”, socialize, teach guided imagery, meditation and breathing techniques. Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW, Founder and Executive Director and person with chronic pain will be facilitating this group.
Some insurance companies do reimburse for this group. Pain Connection does not take insurance but will provide you with a receipt to give to your insurance company.
You can send in a check for the full amount of $160, or pay through PayPal by clicking the link below.
Please refer appropriate patients/clients to this group.
If you are interested in setting up a group in your area or clinic, the requirements will be an experienced group facilitator that is a licensed mental health professional and space to run the group. Pain Connection would need to train the person. If you know of someone please let us know.
Silver Spring Spanish Speaking
Health Information Presentations on request.
Montgomery County
Due to the success of Pain Connection Live the Prince George's and Montgomery County groups will not continue in the near future.
Prince George's County
Due to the success of Pain Connection Live the Prince George's and Montgomery County groups will not continue in the near future.
Gaitherburg Chinese Speaking
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