Classes, Workshops, Small Groups
(Information, Support, and Resources)

Our work together places a focus on healing, as opposed to illness.  This is not to deny the very real challenges of living with this disease. However our primary focus will be on discovery and  support of what you are able to do rather than what you can no longer do. We will explore new possibilities using awareness based self-care tools and doable action steps. These are designed to support your body's challenged nervous system and to acknowledge the needs of both your mind and your heart/spirit. All aspects of your being experience the impact of living with a chronic health challenge. And you still have the right and the capacity to experience a life of meaning and personal fulfillment. We will pay attention to the healing realization that the wholeness of you is truly much greater than this particular life challenge. We will also explore a variety of ways to practice self-kindness more consistently.  The focus of our time together is to gently support you in moving forward to a "life beyond fibromyalgia."

If you live outside the Portland area, individual sessions can be arranged by phone or skype.


Support Services for Fibromyalgia Support Groups
(Support for group leaders and/ or Workshops for your group)
My ebook, Life Beyond Fibromyalgia: A Personal Guide for Moving Forward and Leaving Struggle Behind, includes discussion topics and exercises that can be very useful tools in support groups. The book's appendix offers suggestions for ways to utilize these tools in group settings to help create healing focused interactions. Feel free to contact me at eemerryfield@gmail.com if I can provide further assistance at any time. Depending upon your location, I am also available to facilitate small group workshops.
Life Beyond Fibromyalgia is now available at Amazon.com

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Elaine Merryfield, BS., mind/body wellness educator
specializing in both fibromyalgia and stress relief
Portland, Oregon

To Contact:  eemerryfield@gmail.com




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