Rooted In Resilience: Living With Chronic Illness Group in Ohio
This group honors the complexities of your unique life and lived experience. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with chronic illness for years, your story and journey are welcome here.
Group Overview:
This group will gently help guide group members in practical ways to manage stress, support experiences with anxiety/depression, help improve communication, and the ultimate goal—working towards finding balance. Through shared stories, guided reflection, and mutual support, Rooted in Resilience aims to cultivate resilience by acknowledging the strength in living with illness. You are not alone.
Week 1: Welcome & Chronic Illness
Week 2: Values
Week 3: Emotions
Week 4: Unhelpful Thoughts
Week 5: Communication in the context of Chronic Illness
Week 6: Social Support
Week 7: Resilience & Gratitude
Week 8: Meaning – Centered Living
Week 9: A Journey to a Brighter
This group is developed through content provided from and originally created by Thida Thant from the Psychiatric Consultation for the Medically Complex Program.
Participants: Any adult aged 18+ living with chronic illness
Cost: Insurance and self-pay are accepted
When: Virtual Sessions Fridays from 12 to 1 p.m.
To get registered for the Rooted In Resilience: Living With Chronic Illness Group in Westerville, Ohio
Facilitator:
Clara Ann is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio, practicing since 2023.
Getting Started
To Register:
Please call 614-560-1155, logon to your LifeStance Health patient portal, or complete the below form and our Intake team will contact you.
Initial Assessment May Be Required
An initial assessment with the group therapy leader may be required to determine if the group is a good fit for the participant.
Mckenze’s Group Form No consent
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Call to get registered for the Rooted In Resilience: Living With Chronic Illness Group in Ohio
614-560-1155Virtual Online Sessions
Call Now: 614-560-1155The Rooted In Resilience: Living With Chronic Illness Group is being offered via Virtual Online Sessions, and is not meeting in-person at this time. An Internet connected device will be required. Specific directions on accessing the sessions will be provided after your registration is completed.
If you have any additional questions please call: 614-560-1155.
Virtual Sessions Available for all Ohio Residents
Participating Providers
Clara Huffman
MS, LPCC
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