Hello Pain Peeps: Peer Support Events for Chronic Pain

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Chronic Pain Peer Support Group- Morning Peeps

Monday-Thursday & Saturday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT

Join us each week for a welcoming, peer-led online support group for people living with chronic pain and illness. Each day there is a new topic focused on coping strategies, connection, and navigating life with pain and illness. Come and share your experiences, learn from others, and connect with people who understand. Register to join us!

Chronic Pain Peer Support Group- W/ Elizabeth

Second Wednesday of the Month, 4:30-5:30 p.m. CT

A monthly compassionate online peer-led support group offering connection, education, coping strategies, and belonging for people living with chronic pain and illness. Led by trained facilitator and person with lived experience, Elizabeth Weibel. Register to join us!

Mindful Moments

Third Monday of the Month, 12:00 p.m-12:45 p.m. CT

A monthly mindfulness gathering to pause, breathe, and just be while we explore gentle practices for finding calm, presence, and self-compassion while living with chronic pain and illness. Register to join us!

LGBTQIA+ Chronic Pain Peer Support Group

Third Wednesday of the Month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT

A monthly inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals living with chronic pain or illness to connect, share, learn, and support one another in a community of understanding and belonging. Register to join us!

Poetry & Reflection

Last Tuesday of the Month, 4:00-5:00 p.m. CT

A welcoming space to listen to poetry, explore the words that move us, and if you wish, share poetry of your own. Each gathering, we'll read a poem, share our thoughts and reflections in a relaxed and meaningful conversation. We may also explore a gentle writing prompt, with time toward the end for anyone who would like to share poetry of their own. Register to join us!

Holiday Peer Support

A welcoming space to connect, share, and support one another through unique challenges of living with chronic pain and illness during the holidays. Watch the calendar for dates, times, and details. Register to join us!

Special Events

Throughout the year, Hello Pain Peeps will have special events. This will be a time for connection, laughter, and belonging. Whether you participate or just come to listen. This is the place for you. Register to join us!

November 19th, 6:00pm CT~ Open Mic & Talent Night!

Monthly Special Guest Speakers

Join us each month for a special guest who brings knowledge, experience, and support to our community. New speaker and topic each month. Register to join us!

November 12th, 11am CT~ Dr. Leah Reece, Connection between pain & mental health, how the brain & nervous system add to the pain experience, and so much more!

December 8th, 5pm CT~ Kathryn Hargreaves, OTR/L, Will be discussing how to analyze chronic pain flares, identify what we can control, and look into the breath and pain relationship.

December 15th, 4:30 CT~ Danielle Connolly, is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpose. She shares her perspective through Daniellevates - a platform dedicated to elevating conversations about disability, rare disease, and chronic illness with a mix of humor, storytelling, education, and real-life adventures. Long-form vlogs on YouTube include travel accessibility reviews.

2027

January 14th, 11am CT~ Dr. Naomi Bauer, PT, DPT (info to come!)

January 25th, 11:15am CT~ Elizabeth Guest, Alive with Chronic Illness (info to come!)

Open Mic & Talent Night!

Thursday, November 19th at 6:00 p.m. CT

It's time for those creative peep colors to shine! Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of sharing our creativity, one peep at a time! Open Mic & Talent Night is a chance to share our creativity, celebrate one another, and enjoy the many talents and gifts within our community. Whether you're sharing poetry, writing, artwork, music, jokes, or something else you've created, we're glad you're here!

If you'd love to take the mic or prefer to sit back and cheer everyone on, there's a place for you here. Come as you are, bring what you've got and let's celebrate the wonderfully creative community we share!

Time to Shine!

Each participant will have 3-5 minutes to share their talent so everyone has an opportunity to participate. Please be mindful of your time and help us make room for all our creative peeps.

To help make this a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone, please keep the following guidelines in mind.

Follow our Group Agreements. All existing Hello Pain Peeps group agreements apply during this event.
Keep it respectful. Please use appropriate language and avoid profanity, vulgarity, or content that demeans or targets others.
Keep it appropriate for a shared community space. Please avoid graphic descriptions of violence, abuse, self-harm, suicide, or other potentially disturbing content.
Share with care. Personal experiences and meaningful creative work are welcome, but please avoid content that could be overwhelming or triggering for others.
Keep it inclusive. No political or religious debates or content intended to provoke or divide.
Honor one another. Please do not record, photograph, or share another participant's contributions outside the event.
Share the microphone. Please be mindful of your allotted time so everyone who wishes to participate has an opportunity.

As the host, I reserve the right to redirect or stop a presentation that doesn't align with these guidelines. Thank you for making this a fun, safe, and encouraging space where everyone can shine!

If you have any questions about our Open Mic & Talent Night, please reach out to me at hellopainpeeps@gmail.com. **The Zoom link for this event is the same as the support group link.**

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