Virtual/Call-In Support group is held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 8 pm EST. Special topic Virtual Support Group is also held on various 4th Mondays of the month throughout the year (see 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 8 pm EST.
The 2nd Monday of every month
2024 Dates: January 8, February 12, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Additional Mondays through out the year. Stay tuned for more 2024 dates!
May 20 | Topic: Grief and Loss with Jill Sproul
Jill Sproul, MS, RN, has worked in burn care for over 30 years. She started her nursing career in 1990 as a new graduate nurse from San Jose State University and started in the Burn Center at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. In 2017, she became the Chief Nursing Officer for Valley Medical Center and became the System CNO for the hospitals and clinics in 2019. She served in that role until June 2023, when she retired from Santa Clara County. Jill now serves as Phoenix Society's Senior Director of Programs & Services.
In addition to working clinically in burn care, Jill’s passion has been community outreach and aftercare, and she has participated in and expanded access to numerous aftercare programs. Jill is most proud of her contributions to the Phoenix SOAR (Survivors Offering Assistance in Recovery) peer support program as part of the National Advisory Committee.
Jill sustained a burn injury as a child in a campfire accident and, through her involvement within the burn community, met her husband, who is also a burn survivor. They have four grown children.
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.