Springfield Psychological is offering free, weekly, online support groups for physicians, first responders, Nurses, and long-term care workers. The goal is to provide free emotional support, encouragement and compassionate self-care strategies. This is a support group only and is not intended to provide professional therapy.

Here’s how you can participate in these Helping the Helpers groups. For registration questions, please contact Valerie Ferri.

Physicians Support Group
Facilitators: Ellen Decker PsyD, LPC; Chris Famiglietti LCSW
When: 7:00–8:15 pm on Thursdays (July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13)

First Responders Support Group
Facilitators: Theresa Kelly, LCSW; Frank Hadden, LPC
When: 7:00–8:15 pm on Wednesdays (Wednesday, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12)

Nurses Support Group
Facilitators: Ellen Decker PsyD, LPC & Lavanya Devdas PhD
When: 7:00–8:15 pm on Wednesdays (July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12)

Long-term Care Staff Support Group
Facilitators: Karen Baack, LCSW; Jackie Salmon, LCSW
When: 7:00–8:15 pm on Wednesdays (July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12)