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Rare Disease, Chronically Sick &-or Disabled Patient Support
Chronically Sick &/or Disabled Patient Support Group
The Empowered Warriors is a support group that brings together people with rare diseases, chronic illnesses and disabilities from across the world. Having a rare disease, chronic illness or disability can make you feel frustrated, misunderstood, isolated and alone. Coping with your physical symptoms or condition(s), pain, discomfort, medication or therapies and doctor's appointments or insurance is only part of your medical side of life. We can lose our identity, interests, hobbies, passions in the blink of an eye, the moment we become chronically sick or disabled. Limitations may present themselves where there were none before. Learning how to adapt takes effort and time. Accepting one's life as sick or disabled isn't always an easy process. What about all the other intersections of life that don't just ease up because you're sick or disabled? The demands of family, relationships, friends, your community, career, school, finances, home, transportation and the list goes on. Support surrounding all these intersections can be lacking even amongst the best of multi-taskers or people that love you the most. What happens when your illness or disability requires changes or adapting in any of these areas? Is there anyone that can step up? Anyone to fill your shoes? Your life can seem to collapse around you. And how do you manage your self care on top of all that? Are you sacrificing your mental health, social-emotional or spiritual wellness in an effort to balance all the things? How long can you keep it up? Our special support group of The Empowered Warriors provides a unique support system of community members who can relate and commiserate, with coaching that provides strategies, tools, reflection, engaging discussion and activities that can improve everything from your interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, communication methods, healthcare navigation, self advocacy, approach to ADL's and your Quality of Life. There is so much to gain in joining The Empowered Warriors. We look forward to welcoming you! Group meets 1x/weekly on Zoom. Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:45pm EST. Investment in yourself is $47 per session. We have Sliding Scale available for those facing Financial Hardship. Contact us to inquire about our Sliding Scale payment options. We will do our best to accommodate and empower!
Empathy and Compassion from People Who Understand.
Mental, Social & Emotional Health Support made for YOU!
The Remarkably Rare Alliance: a different kind of Rare Disease Patient Support Group
The Remarkably Rare Alliance: A one-of-a-kind online support group uniting patients with rare diseases from our global communities, on your path to empowerment and resilience. This group can help support you and improve your mental health, while paving new pathways towards personalized goals & holistic wellness as a rare disease patient. Members can share in support around ADL's, QOL and all its intersections (relationships, work, finances, family, & more). Learn self-advocacy skills, improve self esteem, communication and interpersonal relationships. Learn healthcare navigation tips & tricks from peers and Coach Aimee who is a Rare Disease Advocate and Patient herself. Explore all of the intersections of life with your rare disease(s) and chronic health conditions. Learn tools and strategies to cope better, and find your way forward. You may be rare, but you are Remarkable, and this Alliance is for you! We welcome you to the EveryBody Empowered Community! We can't wait for you to join us in Group! The Remarkably Rare Alliance meets 1x/weekly on Tuesdays @ 4:45-6:00pm EST. Investment in yourself costs just $47 USD per session.
Sliding Scale is available for those with Financial Hardship. Please contact us to discuss payment options and how we can help empower you. Join us!
Why do we need Rare Disease Patient Support Groups?
There are estimated to be over 10,000 different Rare Diseases in America, with over 30 million Americans affected by them! Meanwhile there are less than 2,000 treatments on the market to treat just a few of these rare diseases. The majority of Rare Diseases have no cure, and treatments are focused on managing symptoms but not treating the disease itself. Coping with life as a rare disease patient requires a unique skill set that takes time to cultivate. The need for mental health support & wellness amongst the Rare Disease Community is everlasting. As RD patients, we experience unique struggles and are required to learn and endure so much, just to stay alive or have something that resembles anything like a "normal life."I can't think of any ways that my life wasn't impacted by having a rare disease (or 3). I know firsthand, what was missing in my own diagnostic odyssey and life with chronic illnesses, andI created this group to give others what I wish was given to me. You need support for your mental health and well being, from others who understand the complexities and intersections down a road that's rarely traveled. Coach Aimee and EveryBody Empowered, LLC are here for you to shine a light in the dark of your rare disease journey. Let us help you navigate your path to Resilience and Empowerment!
The Remarkably Rare Alliance
Of all the patients I've spoken with in the past decade, NONE have ever told me about a Guidebook or Intro to Rare Disease Life lecture given to them by their doctors. Most patients when they finally receive their diagnosis, get a basic overview and then maybe a talk about treatment options if they exist. This leaves you with mixed emotions, and infinite unanswered questions. Most of us in present times will look for a Support Group connected to our rare disease, to ask questions and learn more about the medical health aspects of the diagnosis. But... what about processing emotions? What about the immediate changes to your life that happened the moment you received your diagnosis? What about the long term impact on your personal and/or professional life? What about your identity, self esteem, core values, spirituality, relationships, interests? Disease-focused FB and patient-organization support groups can be helpful for the medical aspects of disease management, but are not well-suited for processing the mental/social/emotional, spiritual or wellness components, and transformative processes that you will go through as a rare patient. The Remarkably Rare Alliance is here to support, educate, and empower members on their personal journey towards resilience and living their best life.
Worthy of Loving: The Art of Sex, Love & Dating for People who are Chronically Sick &/or Disabled
You can be Chronically Sick AND Chronically Sexy Too! Whoever told you that being chronically sick or disabled means you can't be sexually attractive, or enjoy sex--was dead wrong. There are ways to develop your sex appeal, your inner & outer sexy, and have a fun & fulfilling sex life. Join us in Group and Learn The Arts of Loving You!
What's Your Love Language? Finding a partner that is fluent in the same love language makes for a great relationship. But how do you find someone that will be understanding of your chronic illness or disabilities, while sharing that love language? Let's dive in during Group!
Sex, Love, Dating & Relationships can be a challenge for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult or daunting while coping with chronic illnesses or disabilities, and figuring out the best ways (and when or how) to disclose those health conditions (or not) and the many aspects of navigation and nuance involved. But it is not an impossible fete. Often times the barriers in the way of our satisfaction and joy in sex and love are coming from our own mental blocks and preconceived notions about our abilities or disabilities. Explore what's possible! Join Worthy of Loving & let's get YOU and your sex/love/dating/relationship life empowered!
Dating while Chronically Sick or Disabled is absolutely possible. But you have to learn how to engage in conversations that express your healthcare or accessibility needs in advance and plan accordingly. We can show you ways to make the dating process flow better, while still honoring who you are and whatever your needs happen to be. YOU are Worthy of Loving, no matter what! Are you ready to join us? *Worthy of Loving* Meets 1x Weekly on Zoom. Every Thursday 8:00-9:30pm EST. Your investment in you and your love life is $57 per session. If you have financial hardship, please contact us to inquire about our Sliding Scale and Pay Plan option. We will do our best to accommodate and empower you. You are worthy. Join us!
LOVE IS LOVE!!! EveryBody Empowered, LLC and *Worthy of Loving* is here for Everybody in EVERY BODY, especially those who are Chronically Sick &/or Disabled! We strive to uphold DEIA principles, Mutual Respect & Acceptance (or Tolerance), and ask our Group Members to do the same. We welcome ALL chronically sick &/or disabled individuals & their partners who may be BIPOC, come from any of the world's nations, religions & cultures or socioeconomic backgrounds, &/or identify as LGBTIQ+ or represent other marginalized groups. EveryBody Empowered, LLC is a Safe Haven for all members of our Groups, and diverse healthcare communities. Our Code of Conduct is Strictly Enforced. Hate, discrimination and disrespect will NOT be tolerated.
Support for Caregivers of the Chronically Sick &/or Disabled
Support for Caregivers
The Caregivers Coalition of Compassion is a support group that includes Caregivers of chronically sick & disabled patients (such as Home Health Aides or Personal Attendants) and Caregivers who care for a Loved One (such as a spouse, family member or friend). $47 per session. Group meets Tuesdays @ 6:30pm EST, on Zoom.
Support for Professional Caregivers (Nursing, PCA, HHA)
The Caregivers Coalition of Compassion is a support group that includes caregivers who are paid to provide care for patients who are chronically sick or disabled). Caring for patients is a rewarding yet challenging job, that can cause high levels of stress, burnout, exhaustion, and hardship that impacts your mental health, emotions, relationships, and other intersections of life. Come to Group and unload the burdens with others who truly understand you. Receive empathy, support, guidance, and tools and strategies to empower you.
Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones
The Caregivers Coalition of Compassion is a support group that also includes caregivers who provide care for a loved one (such as a spouse/partner, parent, child, grandparent, family member or friend) who is chronically sick or disabled.
This group meets on Tuesdays / 6:30pm-7:45pm EST. $47 per Session. Sliding Scale & Pay Plans are available for those with financial hardship. Contact us about these options so we can do our best to empower you.
Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones
Isn't it time for YOU to get the compassionate care you deserve? The *Caregivers Coalition of Compassion* Support Group meets Tuesdays from 6:30-7:45pm EST. Investment in your own well-being is just $47 per session. Sliding Scale is available for those with financial hardship. Contact us for details and let's get you empowered!
Support for Healthcare Workers
Support for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare Heroes Haven: a mental health and wellness support group for Healthcare Workers of all kinds (such as MD, PCP, NP, RN, PT, OT, RT, SLP, LMHC, LCSW) who provide healthcare for patients presenting with acute symptoms or illness, chronic illnesses, rare diseases, terminal illness, injuries, disabilities, &/or related healthcare needs. Receive mental health support, improve coping methods, mindset and your emotional wellbeing. Find the balance between empathy and purposeful avoidance. Work on balancing your career with everything else in your life. You don't have to settle for compromising all the best in your life just to do your job well. Isn't it time you empower yourself the way you deserve? Join us! Group meets 1x weekly on Zoom. Mondays @ 1:00-2:15pm EST. Invest in yourself for just $47 per session.
When you spend your career caring for others, it's easy to neglect your own self care. A career in healthcare is challenging to balance with one's personal needs. From skipping lunch breaks, to not enough sleep, or the ability to socialize and unwind, can take its toll. Relationships, dating, family life, chores, errands, responsibilities-- how do you make the time for them? Another big issue often overlooked is balancing your emotions. Wearing your heart on your sleeve impedes on your ability to stay objective and think clearly. While blocking your feelings to "do the job" can make you unhealthy and manifest in a variety of unwanted ways such as physical symptoms, or misplaced emotions. Losing patients, or being unable to help them can cause immense frustration, sadness, or stages of grief, leading to depression and anxiety. Shall we dare to talk about the complexities of administration, the battles with insurance or the infinite clinicals and research you don't have enough time for?
You need a place to process and balance your emotions to stay on top of your mental health. We can help you do just that! The people that understand healthcare workers the best, are other healthcare workers. Receive support, empathy, and connection as you commiserate with fellow HCW's in a safe, confidential environment. Vent. Exchange feedback & best practices. Work with Coach Aimee and Group Members to empower each other and your own personal / professional life (in all the areas that need it). "Healthcare Heroes Haven" is waiting for you. Join us!
We are here, ready & willing to support you on your journey. Join us on your path to resilience & empowerment!
Unique Theme-focused Support & Coaching Groups
You don't have to go through this alone. Join our Oasis for Grief Support.
*Growing Through Grief Oasis* is an online support group for healing and processing your stages of Grief (however they manifest, in any order) surrounding any significant loss (such as a loved one, pet, relationship, divorce, home, country, identity, health, abilities). When life pulls the rug out from under us, we can hit the floor with a bang! Leaving us shocked, hurt, confused, sad, angry, in disbelief. Grief can manifest due to mass losses such as war, genocide, acts of violence or terrorism, or natural disasters. Each loss affects us differently, depending on whom or what we lost and our connection to that person/place/thing; an awareness of our own mortality & the impermanence of life. It's rough. Sometimes we need immediate support for a sudden or devastating loss. Other times we struggle and need long term support. Our Grief Oasis is your sanctuary: a safe place to fall, mourn, reflect, rest, rejuvenate and restore resilience. We are waiting for you. Join us!
Grief recovery is a personalized process, but one that you don't have to go through alone. Processing grief or a loss is not the same for everyone, and people may respond differently depending on many factors in life. Connect with others who are also experiencing the stages of grief and exchange support, coping strategies, hope and healing. Our Oasis is your reprieve! A safe space for you to feel your feelings, let go of the pain, and find your way to resilience. Join us! Mondays @ 6:00pm-7:30pm EST. Invest in yourself for $57 per session. Sliding Scale is available for those with Financial Hardship. Contact us to inquire about how we may be able to accommodate and empower you!
Our Growing through Grief Oasis is here to help!
When people experience the death of a family member, some folks may expect everyone to be "over it" within a few months, or 6 months or a year. But many people find themselves wading through rivers of tears for years to come. There is no timeline for getting over a loss. No matter how long you've been in mourning, or working on healing the loss, there is no reason you have to go it alone! This group will give you the space, activities, discussions, and experiences you need to work through your own grief, at a pace that is comfortable for you. We recommend clients participate weekly in the group, for a minimum of 3-6 months for short-term processing. For those who encountered devastating loss, or issues such as loss of identity and abilities, and need more time and tools to process the stages of grief--we recommend committing to Group for at least 6 months to a year. If you are finding yourself having difficulty with an upcoming death anniversary or reminders of loss, we welcome you to join us for more acute and short term processing for as many sessions as necessary to help you. The length of time in the support group is personalized to your unique experiences and processing of the grief.
You experienced some form of trauma. You survived... but you don't know how to thrive again. We can help!
When we experience trauma, our psychological, social-emotional, spiritual and physical well-being can be significantly impacted. The specific ways that trauma can impact you, depends on the nature of the trauma, your reserve of resilience, support system and other factors. You might notice that you're experiencing emotional responses or changes, cognitive effects, behavior changes and socialization changes from how you were before the trauma took place, and afterwards. You may also experience physical symptoms as a manifestation of your trauma response. How your trauma impacts you, may be entirely different than how a similar trauma impacts another person. Trauma differs & healing differs, for everyone. The effects of trauma can vary in intensity, duration, and may be different when you experience multiple traumas. Having responses or reactions to trauma is normal, but how you cope in the short term and long term does matter. There are healthy ways to cope, and other ways that may cause you more harm than good. So how do you best help yourself? Seeking mental health support is one way to help yourself in your road to recovery from trauma. You don't need to have it all figured out or to go through it alone. Our trained Mental Health Support Coaches are here to provide the sacred space for healing, reflection, exploring a range of self-care practices, coping skills, resilience building, and activities that can help you in the trauma recovery process. Your Coach and fellow Group members are here to share in empathy, compassion, encouragement & support in our sacred sanctuary.
Trauma can stem from experiencing or witnessing things like: bullying, gaslighting, a breakup, divorce, miscarriage, abortion, pregnancy/childbirth, death, a sudden loss of someone or something important to you, losing your job or income, physical accidents, getting injured, physical abuse, mental, verbal, social-emotional or financial abuse, sexual abuse, rape / sex assault, incest, sex or human trafficking, prostitution, robbery, racism, prejudice, sexism, islamophobia, anti-semitism, zionism, ableism, healthcare, misdiagnosis, side or adverse effects from medications, body-shaming, transphobia, homophobia, natural disasters, hoarding, family secrets, gang violence, gun violence, mass shooting, school shooting, murder, suicide, being a hostage or prisoner, war, terrorism, genocide, seeking asylum, police brutality, immigration, abandonment, neglect, poverty, eviction, homelessness, being diagnosed with an incurable condition, having a rare disease, chronic illness, disability, & more
Trauma can create a lasting impact in our lives, but you can choose your path moving forward to recover and restore resilience. Our confidential *Survivors Sanctuary of Strength & Solace* online support group is a great source for empowering mental health, social-emotional & spiritual wellness, resources, and healing amongst other survivors. Join us for healing, trauma recovery & support to restore your resilience & illuminate your path ahead! We also offer 1:1 Individual Coaching sessions, if you would prefer to do private trauma recovery coaching. We are here to help you restore resilience and empower YOU in your road to recovery!
This Group meets every Tuesday from 8:00pm-9:30pm, on Zoom.
The Investment in yourself costs just $57 per session. There is a pay plan available through our secured payment/scheduling site vagaro.com (where you will be directed, when you click on the ENROLL NOW button). We offer Sliding Scale for anyone with Financial Hardship, in an effort to make this group more accessible. We are not always able to reach an agreement, but we will do our best to accommodate. Please contact us to inquire about our Sliding Scale, or with any questions or concerns you have.
Keeping *Survivors Sanctuary of Strength & Solace* Safe
The Survivors Sanctuary of Strength & Solace is a confidential online space that we try to keep as safe and secure as possible for our attendees. We do our best to ensure that all members are safe amongst the membership of the group. We may ask you additional questions upon enrollment, to help ensure the online safety of all members joining and already within the group. Thereby telling us the names &/or identifying info of anyone you are fearful of, have any ongoing safety concern with or pending legal matters of any kind, or restraining orders or orders of protection, etc. If there is anyone who might attempt to attend the group or unlawfully obtain information about you, please let us know. We ask that you help maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all fellow members. We will give additional instructions once you are enrolled. We are unable to provide physical safety or protection of any kind in any environment where you are virtually attending the group.
Please note: EveryBody Empowered, LLC employees are ALL mandated reporters by law, and must report to law enforcement &/or appropriate authorities such as Child Protective Services or Elderly Protective Services. If any coach or staff member of EveryBody Empowered, LLC suspects/fears that you intend to harm yourself or others, or others are actively harming you, we will be mandated to make a report.
*The Empowering Sisterhood* Women's Online Support Group
Meets Thursdays from 3:30pm-4:45pm EST, on Zoom. Investment in yourself: $47 per Session. Sliding Scale is available for those with Financial Hardship. Contact us to discuss details so we can see how we might be able to accommodate and empower you.
Disease-Specific Patient Support Groups
The *MG Consortium of Compassion and Courage* Myasthenia Gravis Mental Health & Wellness Support Group
Meets Wednesdays from 12:45pm-2:00pm EST, on Zoom. Investment in yourself: $47 per session. Sliding Scale is available for those with Financial Hardship. Please contact us for to inquire and we will do our best to accommodate and emp
The toll Myasthenia Gravis has on our physical health is one thing, but the impact it has on our self esteem, relationships, lifestyle, emotions and mental health is a completely different story. MG patients face unique challenges in tackling the ADL's and maintaining a good quality of life. This mental health support group is here to help you navigate the non-medical aspects of living with this rare disease. Our group meets 1x/weekly on Zoom. Wednesdays from 12:45-2:00pm EST. Investment in yourself is jut $47 per session. Inquire about our Sliding Scale if you have Financial Hardship, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
If you know, then you know! Myasthenia Gravis is a rare, autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the involuntary muscles of the body such as the ones in our faces, vocal cords, and the ones needed to hold our eyelids open, chew, swallow, talk, walk, smile, grasp, and breathe! This disease effects patients differently, and even for the same patient, the disease is unpredictable! The MG symptoms can vary in which muscles are affected, the intensity or severity of weakness, frequency & duration. Please check out our Myasthenia Gravis page for helpful info about the disease. the many resources available in our larger MG community & patient orgs.
The Gastroparesis Guild of Grit & Gratitude is an online Mental Health & Wellness Support Group, for Patients Living with Gastroparesis. A gathering of GPers who connect over our Grit, with Gratitude for one another! We will share in empathy, support, reflection, and discussions about living with this rare disease, and how to make any/all aspects of life better. Group Meets 1x/weekly on Zoom. Wednesdays @ 11:15am-12:30pm. Investment in yourself: $47 per Session. Sliding Scale is available if you have Financial Hardship. Contact us so we can see how we may be able to accommodate and empower you! We can't wait to welcome you to our GP support group and the EveryBody Empowered, LLC community. Join us!
Symptoms of Gastroparesis include: nausea, vomiting, bloating/distention, early satiety, stomach/abdominal pain, GERD/acid reflux, weight fluctuations. Symptoms can be life-altering and are often debilitating. Some patients experience malnutrition and require surgical intervention or procedures to deliver artificial nutrition. For more info about Gastroparesis, Resources and Patient Organizations, visit our Rare Disease Advocacy page.
*Sjögren's Strength & Solidarity Collective* Mental Health & Wellness Online Support Group
This group is for patients living with Sjögren's Disease. Group meets 1x/weekly on Zoom, for 75 mins. Mondays 2:30pm-3:45pm EST. Investment in Yourself: $47 per Session. Sliding Scale is available for those with financial hardship. Contact us to inquire and we will do our best to accommodate & empower you! Join us!
Sjögren's Disease is underrepresented, and often misunderstood even amongst the healthcare community. So while it is technically a common disease, awareness about the disease is lacking, making it on par with the rare disease community experiences. Our EBE Founder, CEO & Coach Aimee Z. is a Sjögren's patient herself and has included a Sjögren's webpage via our "Rare Disease Advocacy" tab. There you can find helpful disease info, patient resources and patient organizations as you learn more about what is going on in the Sjögren's world. You can use the button below to check out the page.
Living with Sjögren's Disease aka Syndrome, is a challenge to say the least. Nobody seems to be talking about managing all the intersections of life as a Sjögren's patient. Except here, in EBE's Support Group. Learn strategies, tools, and best practices to improve self-care, your mental health, social-emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Find hope. Restore resilience. Get empowered! Create new friendships and gain the support that's been missing in your life. We are here for you! The Sjögren's Strength & Solidarity Collective Online Support Group meets Mondays 2:30-3:30pm EST on Zoom. Investment in yourself: $47 per Session. Sliding Scale is available for those with financial hardship; email us for info so we can do our best to accommodate & empower you. We look forward to welcoming you in group!
Say Hello to Customizable Groups & Retreats!!!
Empowering Support Groups & Coaching with Aimee
Experience learning, growth, empathy, support, healing, inspiration & empowerment in Group!
Check out our Empowering Online Support Groups to find the right one for you; or contact us to Create Your Own Customized Group!
In-depth information about each Group is listed below. We provide a safe space for individuals from each branch of our Healthcare Communities to receive support, empathy, healing, & coaching to encourage learning, resilience, empowerment and personal growth. Reflection, Discussion, Journaling, Coaching and Customized Fun & Cathartic Activities are included in the Group experience. All groups are virtual, on Zoom, and either 75 minutes or 90 minutes in duration.
Our Healthcare Community Support Groups were created primarily to support the unique mental health, social-emotional, spiritual and wellness needs of Patients (with rare diseases, chronic illnesses, &-or disabilities), Caregivers and Healthcare Workers from our diverse healthcare communities. These NEW groups are available as follows:
*The Empowered Warriors* for Chronically Sick &-Or Disabled Patients | Thursdays 6:30pm-7:45pm EST
*Remarkably Rare Alliance* for Rare Disease Patients | Tuesdays 4:45pm-6:00pm EST
*Caregivers Coalition of Compassion* for Professional & Personal Caregivers | Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:45pm EST
*Healthcare Heroes Haven* for Healthcare Workers | Mondays 1:00pm-2:15pm EST
*The Superheroes Squad* For Teens ages 14-18, please visit our Teen Support Group page for more info
We have 3 NEW Disease-Specific Online Patient Support Groups:
*MG Consortium for Compassion & Courage* for Myasthenia Gravis Patients | Wednesdays 12:45pm-2:00pm EST
*Gastroparesis Grit & Gratitude Guild* for Gastroparesis Patients | Wednesdays 11:15am-12:30pm EST
*Sjögren's Strength & Solidarity Collective* for Sjögren's Disease Patients | Mondays 2:30pm-3:45pm EST
And we have Theme-Focused Support Groups which include:
*Growing Through Grief Oasis* Support Group focused on Grief & Overcoming a Significant Loss | Mondays 6::00pm-7:30pm EST
*Survivors Sanctuary of Strength & Solace* focused on Trauma Recovery & Restoring Resilience | Tuesdays 8:00pm-9:30pm EST
*Worthy of Loving* [The Art of Sex, Love & Dating While Chronically Sick or Disabled] | Thursdays 8:00pm-9:30pm EST
*The Empowering Sisterhood* Women's Support Group | Thursdays 3:30pm-4:45pm EST
DISCLOSURE: EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner provide support groups, coaching, advocacy & speaker events. EBE and Aimee Zehner are NOT medical, psychological, psychiatric or physical healthcare providers. We do NOT provide medical advice, diagnoses, treatments, or medications. We do not provide clinical therapy. Our Support Groups & Coaching do NOT replace 1:1 Therapy, and we recommend our Support Groups / Coaching Services in addition to any therapy you are currently attending, or planning to attend. We do not provide financial or legal services or advice. We encourage all clients to consult with their providers regarding their overall health & wellness, physical/mental/emotional &/or medical care needs &/or decisions. Please contact 9-1-1 for Emergency Care Services, or go to your nearest Emergency Room in the event of an emergency.
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WHO CAN JOIN A SUPPORT OR COACHING GROUP?
Our groups have members joining from diverse backgrounds from all over the world. EBE's Coaching & Support Groups are designed in a way that allows group members to get what they personally need from the group experience, while empowering one another, no matter where they are on their coaching journey and life path.
All Online Support Groups are private, confidential and intended for adults who are 18 years of age or older, unless stated otherwise. Our Empowering Women's Support Group, is for women only, and open to those who identify as female. We support people who are LGBTIQ/NB, BIPOC, Chronically Sick, Disabled, and more. EveryBody Empowered is a safe space for everyone to coexist peacefully, with the tenets of DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) in mind.
WHAT IS THE GROUP SIZE?
In-Person or Virtual SUPPORT GROUP Size: 5 to 18 members
Customized COACHING GROUP Size: 5 members minimum
CUSTOMIZABLE GROUPS
If you have a group of 5 guaranteed members or more that you would like to create a group with (publicly where others can join, or privately, where there are only members we both agree upon), and to have Coach Aimee as the facilitating Coach/Educator, please email us your inquiry at info@everybodyempowered.com. Additional charges apply depending on the requests for the specific group. Please visit our Customized Coaching section and Retreats page for more info.
MORE ABOUT CUSTOMIZED COACHING If none of our listed groups peak your interest, consider working with us to create a customized group. OR, if you are from a patient organization/institution or other professional company and would like to collaborate with us for Coach Aimee to deliver coaching to your group, or to facilitate a Support Group please send us an inquiry at: info@everybodyempowered.com.
WEBSITE DISCLAIMER: All content found on this website [everybodyempowered.com] is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change. EveryBody Empowered, LLC does its best to provide up-to-date and reliable content (such as information, links, resources), but we can not predict when changes will occur that require us to update / change or remove content from our website. Sometimes scientific, medical or world discoveries are made that changes what we thought we knew (such as a new theory, disease causation, a law, or societal norm). Also, "cancel culture." We will do our best to learn about and reflect necessary changes in the content we provide, AND in who or what we recommend or support as resources. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please notify us by email if you notice any content that requires attention or updates, or content that goes missing that you were hoping to save, or that you think should be added. Content on our website is subject to change at our discretion. Also, please remember that EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner do NOT provide medical, psychological, health, financial or legal advice, or therapy. EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner do NOT provide diagnosis, diagnostics, treatments, medicine, medical, financial or legal services. EveryBody Empowered, LLC website content / information is not intended to replace content / information found on reputable primary sources (such as the official websites for The United States National Institutes of Health / NIH, or National Organization for Rare Disorders / NORD), or from your own providers or licensed professionals. Please discuss all personal medical or psychological health, financial, or legal issues, questions or concerns with your own healthcare team, or appropriate licensed provider or professional. Thank you.
The Rundown on GROUP session access/locations, frequency/duration & Enrollment Info:
WHERE DO GROUPS MEET?
Our Groups are held virtually on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom Invitation once enrollment and payment is completed.
Some Groups may meet in-person. Our in-person meetings typically take place in a conference meeting room in the Diamond District / Midtown Manhattan, unless scheduled otherwise. The exact meeting location will be provided to you upon completion of enrollment.
WHEN DO GROUPS MEET? FOR HOW LONG?
Each group meets 1x weekly, 3-4 times per month, on the same day/time with some exceptions (see group's scheduling details on our Booking Calendar). All Support Group sessions are 75 or 90 minutes in duration. We recommend attending for a minimum of 12 sessions (3 months) to have a rewarding and impactful support group or coaching experience for anyone needing short term support. To receive long-term or ongoing support, Group Members (Clients) are welcome to stay for the length of time needed as determined by the Coach and Client. To have a profound coaching experience with major transformations and personal progress, we recommend Clients attend for at least 6-12 months or longer. Self improvement never ends.
LOVE THE GROUP, BUT THE DAY/TIME DOESN'T WORK?
If you really want to join a group but the timing doesn't work for you, Email us at info@everybodyempowered.com. Include your Name, Phone, Email, Name of the Group you're interested in, and list the alternate times &/or days that you can commit to. While we can not always offer our groups at alternate days/times, if there are at least 5 people who express interest in relatively the same days/times, we will do our best to accommodate and create another section of the group. Alternatively, you can inquire about creating a CUSTOMIZED Group, with a guarantee of at least 5 group members to start, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Additional fees may apply, pending details of the request. Send us an inquiry to discuss what's possible. Also check out our Customized Coaching webpage for more info.
PLEASE NOTE: Excluding Support/Coaching Groups, 72 sessions are the maximum number of coaching sessions any Individual, Patient Advocacy or Couples Coaching Client may use in a year. This applies to purchases made via single sessions, bundles, packages and memberships.
ENROLLMENT
When you are ready to enroll in a group or groups, click "Enroll Now." You will be taken to our site integration for enrollment and secure payment processing: www.vagaro.com/everybodyempowered/classes . You will create a new user ID and password, then you will be able to login and select all the coaching services or "classes" you desire and add them to your shopping cart.
In Vagaro, all Groups are listed individually as "Classes" (for programming/site purposes, so just know it's still Support/Coaching). Please note: Couples, Individual and 1:1 Patient Advocacy or 1:1 Young Adult Coaching Sessions are listed under "Services."
Once you are ready for checkout, you will be given the Coaching Contract(s) and Coaching Guidelines for your review, and completion with Signature & Date. Then you will complete payment processing, and be enrolled in the coaching services of your choice. Upon enrollment, you will be able to schedule any 1:1 sessions purchased, and you will be automatically added to Groups. You will receive an email with additional information, and the ZOOM Invite for Virtual, Groups OR the Physical Address for In-Person Groups. You will also receive an Intake Form which we ask you to complete prior to the first group session. Please email us with any questions you may have. (Thanks!)
Introducing: Pediatric Support Groups (Children 5-10yrs & 11-13yrs old)