A Virtual Support Group For Folks Diagnosed With Mild Cognitive Impairment

POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 2027

About the group:

  • Due to low enrollment, the October group has been postponed until January

  • Several folks requested to have the group be offered in the winter instead

  • This is for folks who have been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (within the last few years)

  • Limited to 6-8 participants

  • 90-minutes on Fridays, starting January 8

  • Time: 3:30-5:00pm EST for 4 weeks in January 2027

  • Via Zoom (with cameras on)

  • Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) who can still navigate using Zoom technology without much trouble or need of assistance

  • Folks who are ready to share their feelings with others diagnosed with MCI, via a small, supportive Virtual group

  • Those who can plan to attend approximately 3 out of the 4 Friday Zoom meeting (no discounts for missed group meetings, sorry)

  • Those not residing in Massachusetts (where the facilitator is) are welcome. Most participants will be in MA or on the East coast but others are welcome.

  • Much work goes into preparing for and facilitating such a specialized support group (hours of free consult calls, gathering resources, and being available to offer support)

  • As always, I am generous with sliding scale fees (for those who need it)

  • Limited Sliding Scale rates available for those who truly need it (please review the Green Bottle Economic Justice Model graphic before requesting a reduced rate - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/54a1bf90e4b07c077787ed68/t/55d650e6e4b0bb73fdc7b993/1440108774760/GreenBottleSlidingScale.png (Typically, for example, if you can afford to go away, on vacation, you do not qualify for a reduced rate)

    • A place to share feelings, receive resources, feel less alone with the diagnosis, and connect with your innate resilience

    • This is a support group, not a therapy group (but will include space to express emotions). It is led by Bryony Smith, a licensed mental health counselor (and a Board Certified Coach) who is a Certified IFS Therapist, Level 3 trained

    • A mindfulness practice is not required to attend but an openness to it will be helpful (mindfulness skills will be offered in the group meetings)

    • Sliding scale fees of $325 - $380 for the support group (whether you attend most or all 4 group meetings), includes resources that will be available to all participants who sign up

    • Led by a 57-year old psychotherapist who is dedicated to supporting folks with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (who has been exploring mindfulness meditation for almost 30 years)

    • A brief screening call is required to assess fit

    • My training and experience include completing a course in: Therapy for Dementia Disorders from the Center for Mental Health & Aging and many years of supporting folks with MCI and dementia (since 2013)

    • The group container will be held so each person has room to share (strongly encouraged but not required at every meeting)

    • A support group is shaped and enriched by each person’s compassionate presence, attendance, and courage to be vulnerable and authentic

    • This support group does not replace nor provide medical advice. Each participant who registers and attends is responsible for their own health and wellbeing (and should be under the care of a medical doctor)

    • Each of the 4 group meetings in January 2027 will include a topic and some optional resources will be offered

Support Is

Available