07/29/2025
Cornerstone is excited to offer a variety of support groups tailored for individuals navigating Long COVID. Below is an overview of the available group formats for this season.
Peer Supported Group (Long COVID)
This group provides a space for participants to share their experiences and receive support from peers. A facilitator will be present to guide discussions, answer questions, offer mental health support, and suggest coping strategies.
Facilitator-Led Group (Long COVID)
In this group, the facilitator leads discussions and shares valuable research and information. Sessions 1 and 5 will be open for sharing personal stories and supporting one another. Sessions 2-4 will focus on topics chosen by the group, where the facilitator will present research and insights.
Gradual Return to Work (GRTW) Support Group
For clients transitioning back to work after Long COVID, this group will provide a supportive space to discuss challenges, emotions, and coping strategies around the GRTW process. Together with peers, you will explore ways to reduce stress and enhance your success.
Dysautonomia Support Groups
Topics covered include an overview of the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), neurology, sleep and symptom management, and techniques to influence the SNS through mindfulness, breathing, and other regulatory strategies.
Cost and Structure
The total cost for participating in one of the groups is $200. This works out to $40/session. We collect the $200 at enrollment, and then provide individual receipts after each session which you can submit to your insurer if applicable. If you are choosing our Wednesday longer term 7 session group the cost will be $280. The groups are facilitated by Registered Occupational Therapist Kim Hanson and are often covered under Occupational Therapy coverage through extended health benefits. Each session will be 60 minutes long and held biweekly on the same day at the same time.
Groups will run biweekly starting the week of August 11th and the longer term Peer supported Group will run starting the week of September 22nd.
🟢 Mondays August 11th/18th, September 8th/15th,22nd (10am EST - Peer)
🟢 Tuesdays August 12th/19th, September 2nd/16th/23rd (2:45pm EST - Dysautonomia)
🟢 Wednesdays September 24th, October 8th/ 22nd, November 5th/26th, December 3rd/17th (10am EST - Peer)
🟢 Wednesdays August 13th/20th, September 3rd/17th/24th (11:15am EST - Facilitated)
🟢 Thursdays August 14th/21st, September 4th/18th/25th (5pm EST - GRTW)
**Please complete the following survey if you are interested in participating in a support group this Summer**
🔗 Group Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpNDR_fIVDVk4z-z3TwVoHF4XT2bz1v3owLqvYfzPe-_3bRg/viewform
The deadline to submit the survey is Monday, August 4th, 2025.
We will only be contacting those who complete the survey to confirm days/times and offer alternatives if your first choice is not available.
Any questions on this process can be directed to the Administrative Lead, Tanya McKinney tanya.mckinney@cornerstonephysio.com
