Somebody I Love Is Sick: Virtual Caretaker Support Group

It’s a common experience. A loved one is diagnosed with an illness, or suffers from an injury, and suddenly the spotlight and attention is shifted onto them. You are left to ride out the whiplash of medical care and chaos, and to put on a smile as you navigate fear and uncertainty. You might be angry that your own needs are constantly being neglected, or feel guilt for trying to ask for support of your own. 

This group is intended for people who have a loved one who is sick and is adjusting to this transition. Illness can be temporary, or it can be chronic, or there can be no prognosis at all. Illness can be physical, mental, or a combination of both. Examples can vary from a partner’s difficult pregnancy, to a grandparent’s end-of-life care, to a friend’s recent mental health diagnosis. This group relies on mutual peer support, eliciting the feedback of others to learn strategies for support. 

This is an open, sliding scale group with ongoing admission. Please email rachel@rachelblumlevylcsw.com for more information.

Virtual Bereavement Group

Bereavement groups allow those who have lost a loved one to share their struggles with others who have experienced a similar loss. Starting in 2024, I will be offering an open bereavement group on Monday nights at 7pm for adults over the age of 18. This group is not structured around the particular type of loss or illness, but rather the shared experience of recent loss.

The next session dates are pending. Please reach out if you would like to participate – rachel@rachelblumlevylcsw.com.