Chronic illness

Living with Chronic Pain Support Group

Hosted By

Alison K.

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am PST

Free

Meeting Full

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About this meeting

The Living with Chronic Pain Support Group is a general support group for those living with chronic pain. This group will offer an opportunity to discuss the challenges of living with chronic pain and learn non-medication tools for coping. This program is open to adults anywhere who live with chronic pain related to their chronic illness. This group meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST and is facilitated by Alison Kennedy, MSW, LSWAIC. *If you register and then cannot attend, please remove your registration to free up the space for another participant.

About the host

I grew up in the Hudson Valley in New York, loving hiking and being out in nature. It was 25 years ago when I became sick with Lyme disease. I have had ongoing symptoms from Lyme disease, and have recently had complications from Covid. I am also the parent of a child with a chronic condition. My personal experiences and work as a healthcare professional have added to my passion to be a greater advocate for families and individuals with chronic conditions. I am grateful for this opportunity to join The Center for Chronic Illness as an MSW to support the chronic illness community.

Recent reviews

Today wasn't my best experience. This meeting was totally dominated by a small number of people who had no problem taking up all of the discussion time without giving a second thought to everyone else in the group. Being a fly on the wall isn't support, and I only wished participants would be more considerate about "sharing the air" because most people didn't even get to check in. I appreciate Alison making space for all of us, but don't appreciate the participants who dominated the discussion today

Sep 14, 2024

Alison is the best!😇😇😇💕

Aug 17, 2024

Being able to get into this meeting today was divine intervention, because I really needed to be in community with others who understand what chronic pain does to my overall wellbeing and it’s really been a struggle. It felt so good being among fellow peers to support one another because I know that they truly understand what it feels like living with chronic pain 24/7. Thank you Allison for being such a kind, supportive and compassionate host😇💖

Jul 13, 2024

thank you Alison and I hope you feel better the past experiences sound so scary!

Jun 22, 2024

Apr 27, 2024

Alison's groups are always some of my favorites to attend. We had a smaller group today

Apr 13, 2024

I've learned so much about Long Covid from attending this group over the past year. Thank you so much Alison for bringing all the valuable information and resources to help us recover from the long term impacts of Covid <3

Mar 16, 2024

She's super sweet and gentle and just what I appreciate about this group

Mar 02, 2024

Very nice and caring

Mar 02, 2024

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The Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization promoting well-being and decreasing isolation for those impacted by ongoing health challenges through support and education. CCI offers free, peer support groups facilitated by licensed mental health professionals and Master's level mental health interns. CCI's programs are designed to bring people together who live with different types of health challenges and diagnoses, recognizing the shared emotional experience of many who are impacted by chronic illness. Please note, because we are a Seattle-based organization, all support groups are scheduled on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Disclaimer
The Center for Chronic Illness provides support and education for those impacted by ongoing health challenges through our professionally-facilitated peer support groups. Although the information and support provided can be psycho-educational in nature, our support groups are not counseling or therapy groups, and we are not providing healthcare services. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Participation in our facilitated peer support groups does not create a psychotherapist/patient relationship. You should always consult with a doctor and / or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment. If you are in a need of immediate medical attention or crisis support, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-(800) 273-8255 without delay.

To learn more about the Center for Chronic Illness, visit our website at www.thecenterforchronicillness.org or contact us with questions at info@thecenterforchronicillness.org or (425) 296-2705.

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