SUPPORT CIRCLES AND MORE. . .

In 2018 I transitioned from 18 years leading in-person classes and groups to now facilitating small group online Fibro Healing Support Circles. They are bringing people together from various parts of the US and beyond to share with, learn from, and support each other in their healing journeys.
You can view two short videos of recent conversations with Dr. Ginevra Liptan, medical director of the Frida Center for Fibromyalgia, about creating support circles and also about the role mindful awareness can play in the healing journey.   See the videos at www.youtube.com/drliptan 

 MORE ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA HEALING SUPPORT CIRCLES. . . 

---monthly facilitated small groups ( only 4 people per Support Circle) that meet online via Zoom
    

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Enables easy participation from home. (you can even attend in your pajamas if you want!)
Groups are kept small in size (4 participants) and meet once a month. 

Each two-hour format combines guided calming practices for the nervous system (eg., PAUSE, CALM, and REFOCUS) plus sharing/ discussion re healing-related topics and concerns. Primary focus is on ways to extend healing attention to the needs of your heart, spirit, and mind, in addition to your body. Often the needs of our heart and mind are overlooked when our primary focus is on alleviating the distress felt in our bodies. In truth, all three aspects of our being need to be in harmony and alignment to support healing.

It is a healing step itself to simply meet and share with others who truly understand your experience. Our group focus helps you identify what truly matters most to YOU now and to explore new possibilities to help you move toward a full and meaningful life again.

Email Me If You Have Any Questions
We Would Love To Have You Join Us In One Of The Healing Circles : 
eemerryfield@gmail.com




Support Services for Fibromyalgia Support Groups
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(Support for Group Leaders 
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 group settings. The book's appendix offers suggestions for ways to use these tools to help maintain healing-focused interactions.   Feel free to contact me at eemerryfield@gmail.com if I can assist you further at any time.                       Additional Support Groups are so very much needed!! 
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​Life Beyond Fibromyalgia is available at Amazon.com

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

Contact Elaine here:  eemerryfield@gmail.com
​You can also follow Elaine at facebook.com/navigatinglifewithfibro/




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