A group for patients and their family and friends, regardless of where they are treated. Shares information and strategies for preserving independence and quality of life for ALS patient and caregivers. Facilitated by clinical social workers.
Occasional speakers talk on topics relevant to the group.
Sponsored by The George Washington University Neurological Institute and The National Capital Area Chapter of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. Cancer Support Group For patient with any cancer diagnosis. A group for those with epilepsy and their family and friends. This group closely follows a model developed by David Spiegel, MD whose research reported that weekly group therapy was associated with improvements in mood, anxiety and pain for women battling cancer. Sponsored by the GW Department of Psychiatry.