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Chronic Illness

Support group

 

A 10-Week Group for Healing, Coping, & Connection

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Living with a chronic illness or health condition can feel isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating pain, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, digestive issues, or invisible symptoms—this group is here to support all of you.

 

Join a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can process the emotional toll of chronic illness, learn evidence-based tools for managing symptoms, and connect with others who truly understand what you're going through.

 

đź’¬ What You'll Get from This Group:

  • Community with people who get it
  • Weekly coping tools rooted in DBT, mindfulness, and somatic practices
  • Skills for emotion regulation, nervous system support, and self-advocacy
  • Support for grief, identity shifts, and body-based trauma
  • A space to feel seen, understood, and less alone

 

I am ready to join for the July 22nd start date!
 

🗓️  Group Structure + Details

  • 10 weekly sessions (60 minutes each)
  • Facilitated by a licensed therapist (important to note that support groups do not qualify as therapy sessions)
  • Virtual (Google Meet) – accessible from anywhere 
  • $25 per session
  • Groups are run through Calm Pittsburgh, a diverse therapy practice located in Pittsburgh, PA (however, group meets virtually)

 

🤝  Who This Group Is For?

 
This group is for adults (18+) living with any chronic health condition or symptoms, including but not limited to:
  • Chronic pain
  • Fatigue-related conditions (e.g., ME/CFS, fibromyalgia)
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • GI issues (IBS, IBD, etc.)
  • Dysautonomia, POTS, OH, VVS, etc. 
  • Endometriosis or hormonal conditions
  • Skin rashes, pain, burning, swelling
  • Unexplained symptoms or diagnostic uncertainty
You do not need a formal diagnosis to join. This group welcomes all chronic illnesses and health conditions. 
 

 

✨ You're not alone in this.

Whether you're in survival mode or seeking deeper healing, this group offers space to reconnect with your body, your strength, and your story—on your own terms.

 
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🌿 Chronic Illness Support Group – 10-Week Itinerary: 

 
Week 1: Welcome & Orientation
Build group safety, share intentions, and explore the emotional toll of chronic illness.
Week 2: Grief & Loss
Process the many forms of loss (health, identity, roles) with validation and compassion.
Week 3: Navigating Emotions
Learn to name, regulate, and make space for difficult emotions using DBT and mindfulness.
Week 4: Coping with Uncertainty
Explore how unpredictability impacts mental health and use tools for grounding and tolerance.
Week 5: Identity & Self-Worth
Reconnect with your core self beyond illness and practice self-compassion and mastery.
Week 6: Boundaries & Communication
Strengthen your ability to set limits and advocate for your needs with clarity and care.
Week 7: Resilience & Strength
Identify internal and external resources and explore what resilience looks like for you.
Week 8: Closure & Integration
Reflect on growth, practice radical acceptance, and honor your healing journey.
Week 9: Trauma & the Nervous System
Understand how early experiences shape the body and develop safety-based coping tools.
Week 10: Mindset, Visualization & Distraction
Use attention-shifting techniques to manage symptoms and cultivate healing-focused mindset habits.

💌  Ready to Join?

 

Spots are limited to keep the group intimate and supportive.

 

Once the group starts, new members will not be able to join the current group. If you miss out or the group is full, click the button below to join the waitlist for the next round. 


Click below to apply: 

I am ready to join (start date July 22nd)

Meet your facilitator...

 

Hi, I’m Liz—a licensed associate therapist, educator, and advocate for individuals living with chronic and invisible illnesses.
I created this group not only from clinical experience, but from deep personal understanding. I’ve spent years navigating my own complex health journey, including chronic pain, fatigue, dysautonomia, hormonal and gastrointestinal issues, and the emotional toll of living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate. I know firsthand how isolating, confusing, and exhausting this path can be.
As both a mental health professional and a person living with chronic illness, it’s become my mission to bridge the gap between physical health and emotional support. I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that blends DBT, nervous system education, somatic tools, and deep validation. My goal is to offer you a space where you feel seen, empowered, and never alone.
Outside of my group and 1-1 work, I advocate through social media to spread awareness, fight stigma, and build community for those living with invisible illnesses. 
You're not too much. You're not imagining it. And you don’t have to carry it all alone.