Virtual/Call-In Support Group is held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm EST (see full schedule below). The group is dedicated for burn survivors and their loved ones. To honor their support needs, we ask that all participants identify within these categories.
All groups meet at 7 pm EST.
The 2nd Monday of every month is dedicated to general discussion.
2025 Dates: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
The 4th Monday of every month will feature rotating topics and special guest speakers.
January 27 | Topic: Exploring Our Bodies: Developing a Positive Self-Image Practice with Jenn Harris, MSW, LICSW and Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT
Jennifer Harris, MSW, LICSW is Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist in trauma informed care working with people impacted by trauma and loss. Jenn was introduced to the burn survivor community and Phoenix Society several years ago when she worked at the Massachusetts General Hospital Burn Unit. For the past five years, Jenn has been in private practice in Boston, MA and has remained involved with the Phoenix Society in support of programs and virtual peer support.
Cindy Rutter has been an advocate for Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors and involved in the burn community for more than 40 years. Cindy has been a burn survivor for 66 years and is the former nurse manager of the burn unit in San Diego. 10 years ago, she completed her master's degree to become a psychotherapist and is currently in private practice in San Diego.
February 24 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
March 24 | Topic: Building Relationship with Self and Others with Jenn Harris, MSW, LICSW and Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT
April 28 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
May 26 | Topic: Sexuality and Intimacy with Jenn Harris, MSW, LICSW and Cindy Rutter, RN, BSN, LMFT
June 23 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
July 28 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
August 25 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
September 22 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
October 27 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
November 24 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
December 29 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
At the beginning of each support group, basic ground rules will be shared to create a supportive setting. We also ask that everyone acknowledge understanding that this group is focused on peer support for burn survivors and their loved ones, and is not a substitute for local emotional support.
You must sign-up in order to receive instructions and a weblink for joining the group.
To participate, please review our Virtual Group Safety Agreement and then fill out the form below. On the day of the support group, you will receive an email with the web link and additional instructions for joining.
The group is focused on peer-to-peer support for survivors and loved ones. It is facilitated by staff and emotional support providers connected to Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Active participation from Phoenix SOAR (Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery) trained volunteers will be included, and conversation by all participants will make support grow for all present!
Please contact Phoenix Society at info@phoenix-society.org.