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"Good experience to meet other people, I wish I had gone sooner. It enriches my life because I am less depressed and hopeless. I can call 20 people when I am sad. It has helped me to relax."
Susan, group member.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Specialized Classes

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.

Chronic Pain Support Groups:
Montgomery County | Biofeedback | Gentle Movement | Howard County
Prince Georges County | Towson | Virginia | Wheaton

Biofeedback

The Bethesda Biofeedback Group Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at:

Dr. Michael Sitar’s office 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1309 Bethesda, MD 20814 Please note the door sign will say Jablon Group until replaced. Reservation is required. Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Group Leader: Michael Sitar, PhD. - 301-718-3588 If 301-718-3588 is not working call 301-706-3908.

Meeting Dates: September 20 October 18 November 15 December 20

Gentle Movement Group Meetings

The Gentle Movement Group Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:

Washington Grove Methodist Church 303 Chestnut Ave Washington Grove, MD 20880 TIME: 2-3:00pm CALL: Kim Thompson, Group Leader, 301-275-0880

Meeting Dates: September 15 - New Date October 13 November 10 December 8

Chinese Community Presentations

Special Pain Awareness Month Presentation Date: September 29, 2010 Place: Germantown Community Center 18905 Kingsview Road, Germantown, Maryland 20874 Call 301-231-0008 for details. Gentle Movement Class Date: October 11, 2010 Time: 10:30am Place: Chinese Culture and Community Center Adult Day Program 4414 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 Chinese Health Fair Date: October 23, 2010 Time: 9:00am Place: Tilden Middle School 11211 Old Georgetown Road, Rockville, MD 20852-3201 Gentle Movement Class and physicians presenting on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.