***Please reach out about availability***

Every Friday from 4:00-5:15 CST via Zoom

*** 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.

Weekly on Wednesdays: 4:00-5:00pm CST, virtual (Zoom) ***group is at capacity, please reach out to join our waitlist

This is a virtual support group for adults (18+) who are navigating the death of a parent or parental figure 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 parental figures; 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; out of pocket cost per session is $35, and limited sliding scale spots are available. We ask for at least an 8-session commitment, with the option to continue longer; open to anyone residing in Illinois.

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.

Wednesday Support Group runs weekly from 5:30-6:45 CST via Zoom. ***Please reach out about availability***

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.

Biweekly via Zoom, Mondays, 8-9am CST 

Welcoming new members in December 2024, reach out to join our waitlist!

This group is a supportive space to process the impact of caregiving on caregivers. Caregiving can be mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging, complicates existing relationship dynamics, and is labor that is undervalued and often made invisible. In this space you will have the opportunity to give and receive support to others; process and reflect on themes and challenges; and take time to offer yourself compassion and care. Each session offers facilitated conversation and 10-15 minutes of gentle, accessible yoga or mindfulness practice. 

This current group is open to anyone living in IL or MN who is caring for a parent or parental figure with a chronic or terminal illness, physical and/or mental. This group is an ongoing group that asks for an initial 8 session commitment, with the opportunity to continue longer. 

Some private insurance plans are accepted; out of pocket cost per session is $35, and limited sliding scale spots are available.

Reach out to Hannah Lee, LSW at Hannah@RoomToBreatheChicago.Com to learn more for further information on registration and next steps!

Thursday Support Group runs weekly from 12 pm - 1:15 pm CST via Zoom. ***Now enrolling new members! Please reach out about availability.

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.