SUPPORT GROUPS
The Chronic Pain Support Group provides a forum for people handicapped by pain, isolated and alienated by pain, frustrated by lack of services dealing with the emotional aspect of physical pain, and demoralized by changes in careers, families, and society.
Different modalities are used in the support group such as: developing coping skills, decision making models, role-playing, assertiveness training, guided imagery, meditation, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
Family members, significant others and interested community members are welcome to attend and participate in the support group.
TO MAKE YOURSELF COMFORTABLE
Chronic Pain Support Groups:
Bethesda | Biofeedback | Gaithersburg Chinese Speaking
Gentle Movement | Germantown | Howard County | Prince Georges County
Silver Spring Spanish | Towson | Virginia | Wheaton
Bethesda
The Bethesda Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at:
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Davis Library 6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD Time: 1:30 - 3 PM Led by a Clinical Social Worker, Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C,DCSW |
Meeting Dates: July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3 |
Prince George's County
The Prince George's County Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:
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Rexford Place 9885 Greenbelt Road, Lanham, MD TIME: 1:30-3 PM Led by a Clinical Social Worker, Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C, DCSW |
Meeting Dates: July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 11 December 9 |
| DIRECTIONS: Coming from Rockville: Take I-270 S toward WASHINGTON to CAPITAL BELTWAY/I-495 E. Take the BALT/WASH PKWY NORTH exit- EXIT 22A- toward BALTIMORE. Merge onto MD-295 N. Take the MD-193 E exit toward NASA GODDARD/GLEN DALE. Turn LEFT onto MD-193 E/GREENBELT RD. Pass Hanover Parkway and Mandan Road. Rexford Place will be on your right-hand side at 9885 Greenbelt Road before Good Luck Road. Meeting in Media Room, take elevator to 3rd Floor and turn left. | |
Germantown/Montgomery County
The Germantown/Montgomery County Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at:
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Germantown Community Center Conference Room 18905 Kingsview Road Germantown, MD 20874 (301) 601-1680 (Directions only) Time: 12:00- 1:30 pm |
Meeting Dates: July 9 August 13 September 10 October 8 November 12 December 10 |
| Contact: Eileen Bernstein, LCPC Group Leader 301-275-7687 | |
Gaitherburg Chinese Speaking
The Gaitherburg Chinese Speaking/Montgomery County Chronic Pain Awareness Group
meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at:
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Child Center and Adult Services, Inc. 16220 Frederick Road, Suite 502 Gaithersburg, MD 20877 *The doors downstairs are locked. Dial Child Center and Adult Services, Inc. 3 digit number on the phone near front door to be let in. Time: 7-8 PM Contact: Chia-May Dougherty, LCPC Group Leader 301-978-9750 |
Meeting Dates: July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 |
Howard County
The Howard County Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at:
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The Wellness Center at Howard County General Hospital 11055 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite L-9 Columbia, Maryland TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 PM |
Meeting Dates: July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21 |
| Participants will need to check the message board in the lobby monthly for room location. Call 410-740-7601 for directions only! Starting in August the group will meet at the Wellness Center's new location at: Medical Pavilion at Howard County 10710 Charter Drve Suite 100 Columbia, MD 21044 For information about the group call: Mary French at 301-873-3959 or the office at 301-231-0008. Led by Mary French, RN, LCSW-C. | |
Towson/Baltimore
The Towson/ Baltimore Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at:
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Bykota Senior Center 611 Central Avenue (Just off Joppa and Bosley) Towson, MD 21204 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
Meeting Dates: July 21 August 18 September 15 October 20 November 17 December 15 | Contact: Paula Scheye,LCPC Group Leader 410-925-8911 |
Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group Meetings
The Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:
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Kaplan Clinic 5275 Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207 Ground floor conference room TIME: 1:30 - 3:00 PM CALL: Dalal Musa,LCSW, Group Leader, 703-532-6220 |
Meeting Dates: July 8 Aug 12 Sept 9 Oct 14 Nov 11 Dec 9 Jan 13, 2010 Feb 10 Mar 10 Apr 14 May 12 |
Wheaton Monday Speakers Series
The Wheaton Monday Speakers Series meetings will be held on selected Mondays at:
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Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, Maryland 20906 240-777-4999(directions only) TIME: 1:30-3 PM |
Meeting Dates: September 21 October 26 November 23 |
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Presenters: September 21 Lee Blank, LMT, Massuage Associates, “Physical and Emotional Benefits from Massage Therapy” October 26 Guest Speaker: Molly Carr, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Nutrition Specialist and Herbalist, will present “Herbal Medicine Therapy for People Suffering with Chronic Pain November 23 Malcolm Herman, Attorney, “Ask the Lawyer – Questions about Pain and The Law” Inclement Weather Policy: The Holiday Park Senior Center follows the weather policy of Montgomery County (M.C.) Public Schools. Call them at 240-777-4999 for further information. | |
Silver Spring Spanish Speaking
The Silver Spring Spanish Speaking Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held on the 4th Monday of each month at:
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THR Mental Health Clinic 1011 University Blvd. E., Suite 101 Silver Spring, MD 20903 Time: 7-8:30 PM Contact: Rosenir Geraci, LCSW-C 301-439-7200 |
Meeting Dates: July 20 August 24 September 28 October 26 November 23 December 28 |
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GRUPO DE APOYO PARA PERSONAS CON DOLORES CRO’NICOS GRUPO DE SILVER SPRING LOS ENCUENTROS OCURREN EN EL CUARTO LUNES DE CADA MES, EN LA DIRECCION SIGUIENTE: TOTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (THR) 1011 University Boulevard Oficina 101 Silver Spring MD 20903 Tel: 301 439-7200 Fax: 301 439-5556 DE LAS 7 A LAS 8:30 DE LA NOCHE |
FECHAS PROGRAMADAS: 20 DE JULIO 24 DE AGOSTO 28 DE SEPTIEMBRE 26 DE OCTUBRE 28 DE NOVIEMBRE 28 DE DICIEMBRE |