The M.S. Circle of Friends F.R.O.G.S. Group
(A Multiple Sclerosis Support Group)
Gainesville, Florida
A
unique group with Mighty
Spectacular
people!
F
riendship
R
einforcement
O
pportunity
G
rowth
S
upport
What
is the MS Circle of Friends F.R.O.G.S. Group?
We are a
self-help group whose participants share a common interest in Multiple
Sclerosis. We gather once a month
to meet new friends, educate ourselves, share our experiences and help others.
Our monthly
group meetings feature a variety of subjects and activities, all with the
purpose of living well with MS.
The
Goals of Our Group:
1.
To
share information – including various guest
speakers (physicians, nurses, therapists, specialists, etc.), the latest news on
research and treatments, disability issues, techniques in managing stress,
coping skills and much more.
2.
To
raise moral – our group meetings provide an
open, caring atmosphere where people may discuss common issues in a positive
environment. We share personal
experiences and successes as a way to help and to inspire each other.
We also participate in various social activities to add some flavor to
life.
General
Information
The MS Circle of Friends Group meets monthly, on the fourth Monday, 6:00 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida.
Contact
Information:
Coordinator:
Sarah Maurer
(352) 367-9660
email: maurerlady@yahoo.com
PO Box 357806
Gainesville, Florida 32635
Our
group is sponsored
by The National MS Society,
North Florida Chapter.
The
Benefits of a Self-Help Group
-
learning
new information and strategies
-
finding
reassurance and support from those with similar experiences
-
developing
personal insights and achieving personal growth
-
the
opportunity to be helpful to others
-
feeling
less isolated
-
learning
to express feelings better and to be more sensitive to the feelings of others
-
feeling
empowered and more self-confident in coping with challenges
- developing a connection to a community and personal identification with a social group