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APFED Connect: Parenting Children with EoE Support Group
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Kristin W.
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 | 04:00pm - 05:00pm PDT
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The APFED Connect: EoE Family Support Network is a support group for parents of children living with eosinophilic disorders (EoE). The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4pm PST / 7pm EST and is facilitated by clinical social worker, Kerry Heckman, MSW, LICSW. *If you register and then cannot attend, please remove your registration to free up the space for another participant. This group is held in partnership with the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders.
Here are the topics for the upcoming meetings:
October 2026 - Siblings and family dynamics — supporting other children in the household and maintaining balance
November 2026 - Flare recognition and when to act — knowing your child's warning signs and how to respond
December 2026 Transitioning care as your child grows — preparing teens to manage their own EoE and move to adult care
About the host
I’m a Master of Social Work student at the University of Washington and facilitate CCI’s Teens Living with Chronic Illness, Parenting Chronic Illness, and Living with Chronic Pain Support Groups. I’m passionate about health equity, patient advocacy, and person-centered care, with interests in chronic illness, disability, caregiver support, grief and loss, and medical social work. Guided by empathy, dignity, and social justice, I hope to create supportive spaces where people feel seen, heard, understood, and empowered.
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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).
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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.
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