What to expect

​Weekly, virtual meetings touch upon all aspects of life with auto-immune disease and other types of chronic illness – symptom management, diagnosis, stress, social life and relationships, and self-care.  Groups include include conversation and connection with others and are facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is also certified in integrated health.

Our aim is to help each other live well and feel heard, while not letting disease define us. We encourage members to come as they are, with an open mind and the willingness to nurture a positive atmosphere.
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This group is member-focused. Attendees are welcome to share their experiences and give suggestions to others.

Benefits of joining the Auto-Immune and Chronic Illness Group

• Improve feelings of distress, depression, anxiety, or fatigue
  
• Have a safe space to talk openly and honestly about your feelings
• Improve skills to cope with challenges
• Improve motivation to manage chronic conditions or stick to treatment plans
• Gaining a sense of empowerment
• Improving understanding of a disease and your own experience with it
• Get practical feedback from others about treatment resources
• Learn about health, economic or social resources
• Create connections with others​

Meetings are facilitated by Melissa Marconi, LCSW.
Group Sessions $40.00 each

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This group has rolling membership. To join please call us at 1-800-871-5491
or email us at [email protected]