Tired, Isolated, and Misunderstood? Group Therapy Might Be the Game-Changer

Living with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) can feel incredibly isolating, exhausting, and misunderstood. You might be navigating a long list of symptoms, multiple moves, and a deep sense of loss—all while feeling like no one truly gets it. In this video, therapist and CIRS warrior Brenda Stewart share the top three benefits of group therapy for CIRS and why it can be such a powerful part of your healing journey. From emotional validation to nervous system support and practical tools for daily life, group therapy offers more than just connection—it offers hope.Whether you're in the middle of a flare-up or just starting to make sense of your CIRS diagnosis, know this- You are not alone, and healing is possible. Find out about 1) What makes group therapy so effective for CIRS 2) How emotional healing supports physical recovery and 3) The power of community for people with mold illness. We have hope for your healing- LOTS of it!

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ABOUT BRENDA-

Finally, a therapist who gets it! Brenda Stewart is a highly respected trauma therapist, certified EMDR therapist, speaker, and author who works with clients who are navigating CIRS. Brenda understands CIRS and trauma both personally and professionally which uniquely positions her to support you in your own healing journey to the other side of CIRS. Brenda holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and is a Certified Tribal Healer through First Nation Medical Board. She provides both individual and group therapy for CIRS patients. She has additional training and certifications in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Polyvagal and Nervous System Regulation, and Attachment focused therapy. She is a Compassion Fatigue Educator and Compassion Fatigue Therapist. She is a published author and has presented at various professional conferences. Maybe most importantly, she is a dog lover! She understands firsthand how our four-legged friends can serve as our largest support “people” when we are challenged with chronic illness.

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You can read about CIRS Shoemaker Protocol starting from the beginning at Step #1 here.

You can read more about Dr. Sparks’s journey as a medical provider hellbent on healing her own erythromelalgia here.

Read about Dr. Sparks’s healing her chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS) and how that connects to EM here.

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