We believe it’s important that everyone can access the right support for their mental health when needed. That’s why we’re launching our new virtual therapeutic support groups.
Our tailored support groups
We’ve worked in partnership with Louise Halling, a professional counsellor and psychotherapist, who lives with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, to design our virtual therapeutic support groups. Through her own lived and professional experience, Louise has a unique perspective into the ways that muscular dystrophy can affect the emotional health of an individual, and their close family members.
Starting in October, the course will bring together small groups over six consecutive weeks, to meet for an hour each week, supported by Louise as the group facilitator.
How it works
The groups are run in a similar style to a ‘facilitated peer support group’, which is essentially a safe and supported counselling and therapy setting. This provides a confidential, trusted, honest, protected space, which encourages open, emotional, and psychological discussion, while also enabling you to build significant connections with one another.
There are three groups:
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Group 1: People living with muscle wasting or weakening conditions and perimenopause and menopause - This group's registration process is currently closed. The waiting list has reached its capacity. We will reopen applications if places become available again.
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Group 2: Men with muscle wasting or weakening conditions who are aged between mid 40’s and mid 60’s.
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Group 3: People living with muscle wasting or weakening conditions aged 20-35
How to get involved
Register your interest. And then, we’ll arrange an online assessment with Louise to talk about your needs and whether you will be suitable for the group.
Please note, places are limited and you may be added to a waiting list until a place becomes available.