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.

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Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at:
New Location:
Pain Connection-Chronic Pain Outreach Center, Inc.
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
**Located in the Jewish Council of Aging (JCA) and Nonprofit Village building. Sign in and take elevator to 2nd floor to the large Conference Room on your left.

Time: 1:30 - 3 PM

Led by a Clinical Social Worker, Gwenn Herman, LCSW-C,DCSW

Meeting Dates:
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2

Prince George's County

The Prince George's County Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at:
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:
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12
June 9
July 14
August 11
September 8
October 13
November 10
December 8

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.

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Health Information Presentations on request.

Howard County

The Howard County Chronic Pain Support Group meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at:
The Wellness Center's new location at:
Medical Pavilion at Howard County
10710 Charter Drve Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21044
TIME: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Meeting Dates:
February 15
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21

Participants will need to check the message board in the lobby monthly for room location. Call 410-740-7601 for directions only!

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:
Bykota Senior Center
611 Central Avenue (Just off Joppa and Bosley)
Towson, MD 21204
Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Meeting Dates:
February 16
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 22

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:
207 Park Avenue, Suite B-3
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
Parking is free and in the rear. Enter in the back and go down a short flight of stairs to the office.

TIME: 1:30 - 3:00 PM

CALL: Dalal Musa,LCSW, Group Leader, 703-532-6220

Meeting Dates:
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12

Wheaton Monday Speakers Series

The Wheaton Monday Speakers Series meetings will be held on selected Mondays at:
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive
Wheaton, Maryland 20906
240-777-4999(directions only)
TIME: 1:30-3 PM Meeting Dates:
January 25, 2010
February 22
March 22
April 26
May 24
June 28
September 27
October 25
November 22

Presenters:
January 25, 2010 - Dr. Michael April, Physiatrist and Pain Specialist, "Exercise, Supplements, and Implantable Therapies for Chronic Pain" (starts at 1:15PM)

February 22 - Tracy Councill, MA, ATR-BC, Art Therapist, “Coping, Distracting and Healing Through Art Therapy”

March 22 - Paula Mintzies, PhD, LCSW. “The Relaxation Response and Gentle Exercise to boost Your Energy Levels”

April 26 - Michael Sitar, PhD, " What is Biofeedback and how can it help my Chronic Pain? (starts at 1:15PM)

May 24 - Alan Nuta, Disability Attorney, “Applying for Disability: What You Should Know”

June 28 - Kim Thompson, Movement Specialist, "Learn How to Use Your Body Without Straining the Parts that Hurt" (starts at 1:15PM)

September 27 - Geronima Cortese-Jimenez, RN, Reiki Master, "Developing Your Personal Wellness Program" (starts at 1:15PM)

October 25 - Mary French, RN, MSW, LCSW-C. “Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)”

November 22 - TBA

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.

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