Topic: Childhood Trauma Special session note. This support group session is to discuss: - how childhood trauma can be connected to chronic illness - therapy ideas that have worked for you pertaining to childhood trauma - stress patterns related to childhood trauma It is not a group to process individual childhood trauma or share specifics […]
Topic: Blame Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the monthly support groups are designed to include people with ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and co-existing conditions. We also welcome supporters and loved ones. These sessions are […]
Presentation Topic: Caring for Brain Fatigue Agenda - 15 to 20 minute presentation by a community participant on an illness-related topic - Announce the “get to know you” question - […]
Topic: Illness Overwhelm Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the monthly support groups are designed to include people with ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and co-existing conditions. We also welcome supporters and loved ones. These sessions […]
Topic: Traveling and Finding Joy Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the monthly support groups are designed to include people with ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and co-existing conditions. We also welcome supporters and loved ones. […]
Presentation Topic: Perspective Journaling Agenda - 15 to 20 minute presentation by a community participant on an illness-related topic - Announce the “get to know you” question - Separate into […]
Topic: Identifying, Understanding, and Coping with Depression Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the monthly support groups are designed to include people with ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and co-existing conditions. We also welcome supporters and […]
Presentation Topic: My Favorite Things Agenda - 15 to 20 minute presentation by a community participant on an illness-related topic - Announce the “get to know you” question - Separate […]
Topic: Festive Funnies & Year-End Reflection Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the monthly support groups are designed to include people with ME/CFS, FM, Long COVID, and co-existing conditions. We also welcome supporters and loved […]
Topic: Reframing Resolutions Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both of the […]
Topic: Body and Self Image Support Group Format The first 30-minutes will focus on a predetermined topic followed by a general discussion for the last half of the hour. Both […]
Presentation Topic: Attainable Therapeutic Yoga by Shannon Shannon is a certified yoga therapist who has personal experience with chronic illness. "My passion is adapting yoga to meet your body where […]
Lucinda Bateman, MD, is a renowned clinician, researcher, and educator. Her Johns Hopkins University Medical School training instilled an approach to care that she has employed throughout her career – the patient comes first and the unknown or unexplained does not equate to a lack of proper and compassionate care. Since starting her own practice in 2000, she has served on six boards or committees, been the principal investigator for 45 studies, authored/coauthored 40 journal articles, served as adjunct instructor and adjunct assistant professor in the University of Utah Departments of Preventative Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology, and lectured around the world.