The Rest Stop
A Support Group for Teens with Chronic Pain & Disabilities
Take a Break. Find Your People. Feel Seen.
The Rest Stop is a monthly support and process group for teens (ages 15 - 18) living with chronic pain and/or disabilities. Whether your pain or disability is visible or invisible, this group is a place to rest, connect, and share real talk with others who "get it."
What to Expect:
A safe, judgment-free space to talk about life, school, and coping.
Tools for managing stress, pain, and tough days.
Validation, support, and empowerment.
Led by a licensed mental health therapist.
You are not alone. Let’s build a space for support, community, and healing.
Group Meets: Monthly on Saturdays
Location: Clarity Counseling - 16701 SE McGillivray Blvd Ste 120, Vancouver, WA 98683
Cost: $100 per session *may be partially reimbursable by insurance
Advance registration is required. Space is limited. For more information or to find out if space is currently available, use the button below to fill out an inquiry form.
Sample Group Topics:
Understanding Chronic Pain & Disability: The Mind-Body Connection
Dealing with Medical Trauma & Advocacy Fatigue
Coping with Ableism & Stigma
Mental Health & Chronic Pain: Anxiety, Depression & Trauma
School & Work Accommodations: Knowing Your Rights
The Grief of Chronic Illness & Disability
Friendships & Dating While Disabled
Dealing with Family Dynamics & Caregiver Stress
Body Image, Self-Worth & Disability Identity
Pacing, Energy Management & The Spoon Theory
Coping with Uncertainty: The Fear of the Unknown
Finding Joy & Meaning in Life with Chronic Illness/Disability