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Support groups

Now Enrolling: Teen & Tween Virtual Support Groups!

  • Connect with others who truly understand what it’s like to live with T1D
  • Share experiences and challenges in a judgment-free setting
  • Learn coping tools for stress, diabetes burnout, and social situations
  • Build confidence and community through fun, structured activities

Session Topics:

September: Getting to Know You – Building Trust and Setting the Stage 
October: Diabetes and Emotions – Coping with Feelings of Stress, Anger, or Sadness
November: Friends & Social Life – Navigating Peer Relationships and Diabetes
December Dates may vary due to Holidays: Family Matters – Communicating with Parents, Caregivers, and Siblings
January: School & Activities – Thriving at School, Sports, and Beyond with T1D
February: Burnout and Self-Care – Preventing Diabetes Burnout & Caring for Your Well-Being
March: Looking Ahead – Goals, Independence, and the Future with T1D
April: Celebration & Closure – Reflecting on Growth and Sustaining Support

Group Details

Tween Group (Ages 9–12)
Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month  Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m

Teen Group (Ages 13–18)
Dates: 4th Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Format: Virtual (Zoom – link will be provided upon registration)
Cost: $25 per person, per session
Facilitators: Brittany Carey, LMSW & Jacinta Florek, LMSW, MPH
Group Size: Limited to 15 participants per session
Open Enrollment: Join at any time during the 8-session cycle

How to Join
Please email [email protected], or go to our Contact Us page, and provide the following information:

  • Your (parent/guardian) full name
  • Your child’s full name (legal)
  • Your child’s date of birth
  • Phone number
  • Email address
You’ll receive a registration invitation prior to the first session

Let’s help T1D youth find connection, support, and strength – together.
Blue Branch Advocacy and Counseling, LLC
Phone: 734-237-6067 
[email protected] 


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