Living with Chronic Pain & Illness Group
Are you carrying the weight of chronic pain or illness in your daily life? Do you feel like it is limiting your experiences and maybe even stifling your potential? Living with chronic conditions extends beyond physical symptoms—it profoundly affects your relationship with your body and reshapes your future outlook. Many grapple with feelings of loss, mourning not only what could have been but also the daily reality of navigating life in a body that feels different or unpredictable. Social relationships may need reevaluation as you explain your symptoms to others or withdraw to cope.
We recognize that managing chronic pain or illness is a complex journey intertwining mental and physical well-being, often requiring new ways of understanding and self-care.
Join our group to:
- Understand your nervous system’s response to chronic pain and illness.
- Learn about emotional processes and their functions.
- Practice coping strategies that build resilience.
- Explore mindful awareness and its impact on chronic conditions.
- Engage in research-based exercises to coexist more comfortably with your pain or illness.
- Connect with others who share similar challenges.
Together, we’ll help you develop a new relationship with your pain or illness. You may find new ways to live more fully. Through education, practice, and group support, you’ll gain valuable insights to navigate this journey.
Join us in creating a space of understanding, growth, and healing.
Cost: $1999
*A payment plan is available. We have a limited number of reduced rate spaces. Please discuss any financial needs during your intake interview.
Facilitators: Chantel Van Vliet, MC, RCC, Carolynn Turner MA, RCC-ACS, CCS, CT, CGP
Date: Jan 8-11, 2026 (Thursday-Saturday 8:45am to 4:00pm and Sunday 8:45 to 12:30pm)
Location: Lavender Group Therapy, #211-20238 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC
Click ‘Register’ below and enter your information if you would like to have our reception organize an intake conversation with one of our group facilitators. During an intake conversation, you can ask any questions you may have, and together, we can explore if the group is a good fit for you at this time. Registering below does not automatically guarantee your participation in the group.
We will follow up by email and by phone to set a time for the intake interview.
Chronic Pain and Illness Group Therapy FAQs
We understand the importance of having breaks during the day therefore we have integrated several breaks across each day. A core belief at Lavender is meeting participants where they are at, which translates to the creation of a group counselling environment that encourages attending to your own comfort and needs, such as adjusting your position, moving around or engaging in self-care.
Yes, there is a single-person washroom available in the group room.
Our group counselling room is designed to provide ample room so that each particpant has the ability to be as comfortable as possible.
We understand that living with chronic pain and illness can be an uncertain and unpredictable experience therefore we welcome you to show up to group just as you are. We invite participants to engage to the best of their capacity, and at the same time we hope that the environment we create is one where you feel safe enough and comfortable to participate. We continuously strive to create a space for participants where they will feel comfortable and heard.
Due to the closed nature of this group, participants are required to attend every day. If you decide that you cannot continue attending, you have the right to withdraw from the group at any time and for any reason.