EVENTS & GROUPS

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Beginning November!

Finding Freedom from pain: a guided healing group

Living with chronic pain can take more than a physical toll — it can shape how you think, move, and connect with yourself and others. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle of pain, tension, and exhaustion that traditional treatments alone don’t always address.

This 12-week group offers a safe and supportive space to explore a new approach to healing — one that honors the mind-body connection and helps you rediscover comfort, calm, and self-trust.

Guided by the book Freedom from Pain by Maggie Phillips and Peter Levine, we’ll move week-by-week through practical tools for soothing the nervous system, reducing fear and reactivity, and reconnecting with the body’s natural ability to regulate and heal.

🌸 What to Expect

  • Gentle weekly discussions centered on the themes and practices from Freedom from Pain

  • Mind-body exercises for relaxation, grounding, and emotional release

  • Education on how chronic pain, stress, and trauma interact in the body

  • Connection with others who understand the challenges of living with pain

  • Encouragement and accountability to integrate small, meaningful changes

This group is ideal for anyone seeking a compassionate, integrative path to healing — Whether you have a pain regimen down or are still searching for answers and solutions, this group is for you.

📘 Group Details

Book: Freedom from Pain by Maggie Phillips & Peter Levine
Duration: 12 Weeks-Monday Meetings
Format: Virtual group (live video sessions)
Start Date: November 17, 2025
Facilitator: Kelsey Ruffing, MA, MS, LCPC
Cost: 3 payment plans available:

  • $45 per session (12 sessions), $180 per month, $500 upfront (savings of $40)

*a 12-week commitment is necessary, not a drop-in group

Healing doesn’t mean ignoring pain — it means learning to listen to what it’s trying to tell you, and finding new ways to respond with compassion.

Join us and begin your journey toward greater freedom from pain, calm, and connection.

Contact:

-Kelsey Ruffing, MA, MS, LCPC to register at kelsey@kelseyruffingcounseling.com or 312.620.0714

Beginning February 27, 2025

t1d caregiver support group

This virtual group is a 12-week long support group for caregivers of a T1D child/children. This group is meant to foster connections, cultivate understanding of the stressors of caregiving for a chronic illness, and process emotions surrounding the complexity and stressors associated with Type 1 Diabetes and caregiving for a child with this chronic illness.

Criteria:

  • Must be a caregiver of a T1D child aged 0-12 years

  • Must have access to zoom in a secure location with good connection

Possible Topics Include:

·      Caregiver Burnout

·      Greif

·      Family and life transitions

·      Social Support

·      The Mental Load

·      Emotional Highs and Lows

·      Stress Management

·      Self Care

·      Anxiety/Depression

·      Identity loss

Logistics:

  • Virtual 60-75-minute group meeting on zoom weekly

  • 12-week group occurring on Thursday afternoons @ 12 pm

  • Zoom link will be sent to email

  • $40 self-pay/per group meeting

Contact:

-Please contact Kelsey Ruffing, MA, MS, LCPC to register at kelsey@kelseyruffingcounseling.com or 312.620.0714