Small Therapy Groups
Open to Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina Virtually. Must have a valid ID to verify residency due to licensure requirements.
Empowered Relief Group Classes
Empowered Relief Group classes are offered in a Group setting of up to 6-8 individuals with chronic pain. The group is structured as a class setting in which the group is learning the Empower relief material from the program. The group class allows chronic pain patients to meet other chronic pain patients and have group discussions while learning the material.
Please inquire about upcoming group availability and pricing.
The Empowered Relief Program is developed by Dr. Beth Darnell and is a part of Stanford University. This program is a solution focused program that was developed to help chronic pain patients. Empowered Relief consists of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), guided relaxation, an individualized pain plan, and psychoeducation. To find out more information please visit – Empowered Relief (stanford.edu).
Parenting in Pain
This Group focuses on the difficulties of parenting children while experiencing chronic pain. Chronic Pain is a growing problem throughout the United States. Research indicates that every year, the age range of individuals with chronic pain and illness increases. As the age of the onset of pain increases, chronic pain patients are being challenged with more obstacles, such as how to parent and manage a chronic pain condition or chronic illness. For many parents in this population, going home and “resting” is often not a “realistic option.
This group will explore the dynamics of parenting and chronic pain, pain de-escalation skills, pain pacing specific to parenting, exploration of children’s reactions and feelings when having a parent in chronic pain or illness, psychoeducational on pain, activities you can do with children, how to explain your medical situation to your child/children based on age, processing feelings of guilt, exploring the meaning of quality time, how to continue connecting with your child when limited on activity, challenges the family unit faces, and resources for ongoing support. Additionally, you will meet other parents and a sense of community. The group is led by Lucy Dunning, LPC who is also a chronic pain patient and has 3 school aged children.
$450 for a 6 week session. Can be paid in installments if needed.
Please inquire about upcoming group availability.
Blue Sky Family Counseling and Coaching
316 SE Alexander St. Suite 2
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: 470-810-1213
