Virtual Support Groups
- These support groups do not intend to replace individual professional care; a counsellor with lived experience of EDS/chronic illness will facilitate.
- Advanced registration for each session is required: a link will be sent to EDS Canada Foundation Members upon registration (10 participants per group maximum). All sessions are listed at Eastern Standard Time (Ontario time zone).
- Participants in the group will be able to receive and offer support to others with similar experiences.
- Participants are encouraged to join by video for increased connection with others.
- Groups are offered the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, September to June
Registration fee of $10.00.
If you are unable to pay the registration fee, please email our Admin Assistant Erin Stadt at [email protected] to obtain a promo code.
Upcoming Virtual Support Group Dates:
Some of the Topics planned:
- Identity: The identity shift with chronic illness
- Compassion: Supporting connection with self and others
- Grief: Being with the multiple losses of chronic illness
- Befriending ourselves: Harnessing the nervous system to support healing
- Awakening from disconnection: Spirituality and chronic illness
- Body wisdom: Exploring a deeper meaning of symptoms
New Drop-In Support
Connect with the EDS Community
Come meet others living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Whether you’re looking for people in your local area or those who share similar life experiences, these drop-in sessions are for you. We created this space to help you connect, share resources, exchange healthcare provider recommendations, and simply find a place to feel heard. These are provided free of charge and we have the following ground rule: Please respect the privacy of others, be respectful and kind to each other.
To join the community, please click on the meeting link and register your email, Zoom will send you a meeting link.
Monday June 15th: LGBTQ Drop-In 6-7 pm EST and BC/Yukon Drop-In 6-8 pm PST
Tuesday June 16th: Vascular EDS and Vascular Issues Drop-In 5:30-6:30 pm EST and AB/NWT/SK Drop-In 6-8 pm MST
Wednesday June 17th: Manitoba/NU Drop-in 6-8 pm CST
Thursday June 18th: Ontario Drop-In 6-8 pm EST
Friday June 19th: Quebec Drop-In 6-8 pm EST
Saturday June 20th: Caregivers Drop-In 2-4 pm EST and Maritimes Drop-In 6-8 pm Halifax Time
Monday June 29th: Maritimes Drop-In 6-8 pm Halifax Time and AB/NWT/SK Drop-In 6-8 pm MST
Tuesday June 30th: LGBTQ+ Drop-In 6-7 pm EST and BC/Yukon Drop-In 6-8 pm PST
Thursday July 2nd: Manitoba/NU Drop-in 6-8 pm MST
Friday July 3rd: Ontario Drop-in 6-8 pm EST
Saturday July 4th: Quebec Drop-in 6-8 pm EST
Monday July 13th: Quebec Drop-In 6-8 pm EST
Tuesday July 14th: Maritimes Drop-in 6-8 pm Halifax Time
Wednesday July 15th: LGBTQ+ Drop-in 6-7 pm EST and BC/Yukon Drop-In 6-8 pm PST
Thursday July 16th: Vascular EDS and Vascular Issues 5:30-6:30 pm EST and AB/NWT/SK Drop-In 6-8 pm MST
Friday July 17th: Manitoba/NU Drop-In 6-8 pm CST
Saturday July 18th: Caregiver Drop-In 2-4 pm EST and Ontario Drop-In 6-8 pm EST
Tuesday July 28th: Quebec Drop-In 6-8 pm EST
Wednesday July 29th: Maritime Drop-In 6-8 pm Halifax Time
Thursday July 30th: LGBTQ+ Drop-In 6-7 pm EST and BC/Yukon Drop-In 6-8 pm PST
Friday July 31st: Ontario Drop-In 6-8 pm EST and AB/NWT/SK Drop-in 6-8 pm MST
Saturday August 1st: Caregiver Drop-In 4-6 pm EST and Manitoba/NU Drop-In 6-8 pm MST
More dates to be posted soon…