Virtual/Call-In Support Group is held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm EST (see full 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 7 pm EST.
The 2nd Monday of every month is dedicated to general discussion.
2025 Dates: August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
The 4th Monday of every month will feature rotating topics and special guest speakers.
July 28 | Exploring Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions with Blake Tedder and Jenn Harris, MSW, LICSW
In 2001, when he was 16, Blake and his father survived a plane crash in the mountains of Colorado. He received burns on 35% of his body and was hospitalized for three months and underwent physical therapy for over a year. The journey through the physical challenges, disfigurement and PTSD associated with his injury, ignited in him a deep desire to heal himself and help others, ultimately leading him to certify as yoga instructor and to later receive a master's degree in Social Work. He has volunteered in many capacities for over a decade with the UNC Jaycee Burn Center's Aftercare Program and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, among many other organizations. His small Blake Tedder Burn Endowment funds healing initiatives for burn survivors in North Carolina.
Jennifer Harris, MSW, LICSW is Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist in trauma informed care working with people impacted by trauma and loss. Jenn was introduced to the burn survivor community and Phoenix Society seven years ago when she worked at the Massachusetts General Hospital Burn unit. For the past several years Jenn has been in private practice in Boston, MA and has remained involved with Phoenix Society in support of programs and virtual peer support.
August 25 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
September 22 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
October 27 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
November 24 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
December 29 | Topic & Guest: Coming Soon!
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.