Chronic illness

Living with Chronic Illness Support Group

Hosted By

Alicia S.

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 | 06:00pm - 07:00pm PST

Free

Meeting Full

HeyPeers

About this meeting

The Living with Chronic Illness Support Group is a general support group for those living with ongoing physical health challenges. This may include chronic illness, autoimmune diseases, invisible illnesses, disabilities, rare diseases, chronic pain, etc. This program is open to any adults living anywhere who live with chronic health challenges. This group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 6-7pm PST / 9-10pm EST and is facilitated by clinical social worker, Alicia Sloan, MPH, MSW, LICSW. *If you register and then cannot attend, please remove your registration to free up the space for another participant.

About the host

Hey Peer Participants! I look forward to seeing you in my CCI support group! I specialize in working with people living with chronic illness and their loved ones. My goal is to provide a professionally led, peer support group where you have a safe space to share your feelings, stories, resources, support and struggles with peers like you. I will offer expertise when needed . By day, I am a Senior Social Worker at VA Puget Sound in Seattle and Lakewood, WA, where I where I provide biopsychosocial care to Veterans with MS, ALS, stroke and other chronic conditions and their families/caregivers. By night, I have a part-time private practice, including my work with The Center for Chronic Illness. I graduated with a Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 1997 and a Master of Social Work in 2001 from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. I also volunteer when I can for the Veteran-based non-profit disaster response organization Team Rubicon as Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) trainer. When I'm not working, I'm practicing self-care or de-stressing by hanging out with my partner, my 19 year old cat Eloise, friends and family. Self-care to me is enjoying the NW outdoors on a hike, bicycle ride, or walk. I love doing yoga, rowing , and world travel. I recently bought an inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard to beat the heat of summer paddling in lakes and in the Puget Sound. In September, I cycle for MS in the National MS Society Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic.

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Center for Chronic Illness

***Join us on November 12th from 5-6pm via Zoom for CCI's 3rd Annual Author Night with Ilana Jacqueline who will be speaking about her most recent book: Medical Gaslighting: How to Get the Care You Deserve in a System that Makes You Fight for Your Life. To register, visit: Author Night with Ilana Jacqueline.

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.

While our programs are offered free of cost, we rely on donations from members in our community to be able to continue providing these services. If you are able, please consider making a contribution.

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