Trans Support Group
This group is for anyone 18+ who identifies as Trans, including nonbinary, gender fluid, gender variant, and gender non-conforming individuals; additionally including those who are questioning their gender identity.
This group meets twice a month on Thursdays from 6-7pm. After registration, you will be sent a link to attend the group.
Therapist and yoga teacher Kathleen Katsikeas will guide you through meditations and mindfulness practices, along with some gentle movement. This processing group is a brave space to talk through issues that come up when living in a cis-heteronormative society, and the obstacles & joys that come in gender expansive experiences. This is an ongoing group with spots open now!
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket and sliding scale rates available. For more information or to register, please contact Kathleen at kathleen@roomtobreathechicago.com
Grief & Loss Support Group {ONLINE}
Weekly on Thursdays: 11:00am-12:15pm, virtual (Zoom)
***this group is currently at capacity but please reach out to Margy if interested in learning more.
This is a virtual support group for adults (18+) who are navigating the death of a loved one and looking for a supportive space to process their grieving journey with others who are going through a similar experience. The goal of this group is to provide a safe, warm environment to reflect on and share personal experiences with grief; process the death of loved ones; and work towards finding meaning in and through these losses. The majority of our time together will be a blend of individual and group reflection focused on emotional processing. Our hope and intention in group is to build community and feel better in our minds and bodies in relation to our grief and loss experiences.
Some private insurance plans are accepted (Aetna & BCBS PPO); sliding scale rates are also available.
Please reach out to Margy Brill, LSW at margy@roomtobreathechicago.com for more information about registration and next steps if you think this group may be a good fit for you or others.
Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Support Group for Pregnant People & Parents of 0-5 year olds {ONLINE}
Every other Tuesday, 8:45-9:45am CST, on Zoom
Ongoing enrollment starting summer 2023
Join other pregnant people and parents of 0-5 year olds for a supportive space to explore the identity shifts, challenges, and joys of early parenting. Join an intimate group facilitated by Hannah Lee, LSW, a therapist trained in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed yoga. Each bi-weekly session will feature time to reflect and give and receive support, and close with a brief mindfulness exercise.
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket and sliding scale rates available. Open to anyone residing in IL; minimum of 6 week commitment needed.
Reach out to Hannah Lee, LSW at Hannah@RoomToBreatheChicago.Com to learn more, find out if this group is right for you, or to register!
Caring for Caregivers: Virtual Support Group {ONLINE}
Every other Monday, 1-2pm CST, on Zoom
Ongoing
45 min group support and conversation; 15 min restorative yoga or guided mindfulness
This is a supportive space for those caring for a loved one, such as a parent, spouse, or chosen family. This group is designed for those that want to create time for their own needs, identities, and self-care, and build connections with others. Join an intimate group facilitated by Hannah Lee, LSW, a therapist and trauma-informed yoga teacher, to reflect and discuss issues such as burnout, sense of self, and self-compassion. Each bi-weekly session will feature 45 minutes of group support, conversation, and reflection, followed by 15 minutes of gentle yoga or mindfulness practice (no experience required).
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket and sliding scale rates available. Open to anyone residing in IL.
Reach out to Hannah Lee, LSW at Hannah@RoomToBreatheChicago.Com to learn more, find out if this group is right for you, or to register!
Continuing Bonds Support Group {ONLINE}
Biweekly (every other Wednesday), 10:00-11:00am CST, virtual (Zoom)
Ongoing enrollment starting fall 2023 *** we ask for at least a 6 session commitment, with the option to continue longer.
This is a virtual support group for adults (18+) who are navigating the death of a loved one and looking for a supportive space to establish a continued bond with their person and find meaning through their grief journey; this group is intended for people who are not in an acute phase of grief. The goal of this group is to provide a safe, warm environment to reflect on and share personal experiences with grief; explore ways to continue remaining connected to the person who died, and work towards finding meaning in and through these losses. Our hope and intention in group is to build community and work towards identifying, normalizing and validating ways to cope and continue bonds with our loved ones.
Some private insurance plans are accepted; sliding scale rates are also available.
Please reach out to Margy Brill, LSW at margy@roomtobreathechicago.com for more information about registration and next steps if you think this group may be a good fit for you or others.
Spoonies Unite: A Support Space for Chronically Ill Folx {ONLINE}
Starting 2/9/24, every Friday from 4:00-5:15 CST via Zoom
Ongoing enrollment beginning Winter 2024 *** We ask for at least a 6-session commitment, with the option to continue longer.
60 min group support and conversation; 15 min guided somatic mindfulness
"Spoonie" is a community identity term many chronically ill folx use to describe themselves. In her blog post "The Spoon Theory," Christine Miserandino introduced the term "spoons" as a metaphor for the varying energy levels and functioning that chronically ill folx have each day, and how much is used up doing everyday tasks like bathing, cleaning, and commuting to work.
This is a safe and affirming community for spoonies to find mutual support. Here, we come together to share our lived experiences navigating the challenges of chronic health conditions and ableist social structures that impact our mental and emotional well-being. We work together to cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion skills that can support us in coping and managing challenges more effectively.
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket cost per session is $40, and limited sliding scale spots are also available. Open to anyone residing in IL.
If you are interested in joining the group and would like to learn more, please reach out to Niki Colon, LSW at niki@roomtobreathechicago.com for further information on registration and next steps.
Latina & AFAB Latinx Community Circle {ONLINE}
Biweekly (every other Friday), 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST, virtual (Zoom)
3/1/24 - 5/10/24, with the option to continue longer depending on interest
This is a virtual support group for adults (18+) who identify as Latina, or Latinx individuals who were assigned female at birth and socialized as a girl/woman, and are seeking a space to explore identity, receive support, and find community. The group will discuss topics such as: intersecting identities, navigating dual cultures, family dynamics, stereotypes and misconceptions, mental health, and self-care. The group will be facilitated by therapist Lauren Gestes, LCSW, who identifies as a second-generation Latina of bicultural background with roots extending to Mexico and Eastern Europe. Each session will offer the opportunity to share, give and receive support to group members, and end with a brief mindfulness exercise.
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket and sliding scale rates available.
Please reach out to Lauren Gestes at lauren@roomtobreathechicago.com for more information about registration and next steps if you think this group may be a good fit for you.
Stitching the Wound: Caring for Ourselves in Grief {ONLINE}
A workshop for adults (18+) who are actively navigating the death of a loved one, and are seeking support and tools to normalize, validate, and process their grief emotions and loss experiences.
When someone we love dies, it often feels like a part of us dies alongside them. The pain of grief is often minimized, especially in Westernized cultures, and many of us are left feeling devastated, isolated, and activated in the aftermath of losing someone we love. In this 2 hour workshop, you are invited to join Margy, one of our therapists at Room to Breathe, to: 1) normalize, validate, and deepen your understanding of grief emotions and death-loss experiences, 2) learn strategies for identifying, processing, and honoring your grief and ways to care for self, 3) engage in somatic and mindfulness practice to identify and move your emotions, and 4) be in community with others who are also navigating the death of a loved one.
What to expect:
90 min: brief psycho-education on grief and coping, and individual + group reflection & emotional processing
30 min: somatic grief mapping & mindfulness practice, with gentle movement (no previous experience with yoga or somatics required!)
Participants will have access to the recording following the workshop (and if folx aren’t able to attend they will still have access to the recording!). Margy will also provide additional grief resources following the workshop.
Cost: Tiered pricing, $80-60; choose the amount that aligns with your financial situation
Chronic Pain Gentle Movement & Processing Group {ONLINE}
Every Tuesday 6-7:15pm
Sept 26th-Dec 5th (10 total sessions)
No group the week of Thanksgiving
This is a weekly virtual support group for adults 18+ who are living with chronic pain impacting their daily life. The focus of the group is to help members navigate ambiguous loss, medical trauma, and social isolation due to living with pain in an ableist society, while also making space to honor joy found through cultivating a supportive, validating community and increasing self-awareness and self-compassion. The group will involve individual and group reflection along with gentle embodied mindfulness practices (at the discretion of each group member).
Some insurance plans accepted; out of pocket cost per session is $25. Open to anyone residing in IL. The group will run weekly from late-September to early-December 2023, with the option to continue meeting after that date.
If you are interested in joining the group and would like to learn more, please reach out to Samantha Allweiss at samantha@roomtobreathechicago.com to set up a free 15 minute consultation call.
Burnout/Workplace Anxiety Group {ONLINE}
Burnout and workplace anxiety can take a toll on our physical and emotional state. Join therapist Porcia Seals for this six week support group to help you navigate stress, learn tools to cope, and receive social support to help you thrive.
This group will meet over Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CT. Each session is $30 (insurance accepted!). Join for all six sessions or join individual sessions as your time will allow. A Zoom link will be provided to registrants prior to sessions.
To register for this group, contact Porcia at PSealsLCSW@RoomToBreatheChicago.Com