Two 4-session modules teaching iRest®, a guided meditation that is often deeply relaxing and can assist with body awareness and emotional tolerance. People who practice iRest meditation report more relaxation, improved mood, improved sleep, and less pain. Available to Veterans enrolled in VA Primary Care.

 

Date/Time: Mondays, 10:00am-11:00am

Contact:     Kelly Caver, PhD  (206) 277-4267

This class covers skills for coping with emotions, improving relationships, and practicing good self-care. A new coping skill is presented at every class. No appointments are needed. Just call in to 1-800-767-1750, conference number: 06279#. If you can, let your provider know that you intend to call.

 

Date/Time: Mondays, 10:00am-11:00am

Contact:     Lori Katz, PhD  (360) 419-3668

This 10-session group is for women with chronic pain and other chronic conditions.

 

Date/Time: Mondays, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Contact:     MJ Mariano, PhD  (206) 277-3027

This 8-week class aims to improve older Veterans’ effectiveness in managing problems in daily living and dealing with COVID-19-related mood and anxiety symptoms. Veterans learn and practice skills to improve/maintain their level of functioning, increase life satisfaction and well-being, and maintain health/safety related to COVID-19. This class is offered by telephone with a maximum of 10 Veterans and for Veterans age 60 and older.

Day/Time: Mondays, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Contact: Alice Verstaen, PhD (206) 277-5782 or

Elizabeth Hirschhorn, PhD (253) 583-1436

This class focuses on helping people understand the connection between their body and emotions, and how thoughts, feelings, and behavior affect the way we manage pain. We also emphasize helping individuals to explore ways to continue to live important values despite limitations imposed by chronic pain disorders.

Date/Time: Mondays, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Contact: Grant Shulman, PhD (253)583-3174