Young Adults 26-40
250 Members
This online group serves the members of our arthritis community who are learning to thrive as an adult with arthritis while balancing education, careers, friends and family. We invite those who are looking for support, education, expert speakers, and connections to join us and meet others who can relate to navigating this next stage of life, as it unfolds. Please visit our Young Adults 18-25 Connect Group if it is more relevant to your season of life.
Connect Groups offer connections, education, and empowerment. People living with arthritis from across the country come together online for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on topics, as well as fun group activities.
We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills, and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive.
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, April 21st, 20267:00 PM ET1h
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Virtual Event
- 6 people attending
Mindfulness isn’t just something you do on a meditation cushion—it’s a way of being that can support your resilience and well-being. Join guest facilitator Katy Oberle for an interactive session on mindfulness in which you'll learn (and experience!) creative mindfulness skills and tools that you can integrate into your life. Come with your questions and gripes about mindfulness/meditation, and let's share a meaningful, fun hour together.
Katy Oberle Bio:
Katy Oberle, MS, IMFT is a trained therapist, mindfulness coach, musician, speaker, and facilitator who helps individuals and organizations cultivate mindfulness, resilience, connection, and joy through evidence-based mindfulness, expressive arts, and sound-based practices. She is also Co-Founder of The Be Sanctuary, a wellbeing and healing arts collective in central Ohio. Her husband Ed is a pediatric rheumatologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, and Katy and Ed have both been involved with the Arthritis Foundation, volunteering at the JA Family Summit and participating in local AF events throughout the year.
Katy Oberle Website:
https://www.katyoberlecreative.com/
- Event List
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Tuesday, April 21st, 20267:00 PM ET1h
-
Virtual Event
- 6 people attending
Mindfulness isn’t just something you do on a meditation cushion—it’s a way of being that can support your resilience and well-being. Join guest facilitator Katy Oberle for an interactive session on mindfulness in which you'll learn (and experience!) creative mindfulness skills and tools that you can integrate into your life. Come with your questions and gripes about mindfulness/meditation, and let's share a meaningful, fun hour together.
Katy Oberle Bio:
Katy Oberle, MS, IMFT is a trained therapist, mindfulness coach, musician, speaker, and facilitator who helps individuals and organizations cultivate mindfulness, resilience, connection, and joy through evidence-based mindfulness, expressive arts, and sound-based practices. She is also Co-Founder of The Be Sanctuary, a wellbeing and healing arts collective in central Ohio. Her husband Ed is a pediatric rheumatologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, and Katy and Ed have both been involved with the Arthritis Foundation, volunteering at the JA Family Summit and participating in local AF events throughout the year.
Katy Oberle Website:
https://www.katyoberlecreative.com/
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My name is Katlyn Flowers, and I am a 27 year-old young professional in Houston living with rheumatoid arthritis/ fibromyalgia/ and osteoarthritis. I am launching a new Arthritis Foundation Young Professionals group in our city. This group will bring together community-minded young adults in their 20s and 30s who are interested in networking, volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy to support people living with arthritis in the Houston area.
Young professionals are exactly the type of leaders who can help shape this new initiative and expand its impact in our community. With that in mind, your organization is invited to:
Share our upcoming interest meeting with your members
Encourage potential leaders to attend and explore board/committee roles
Collaborate on future service, social, or fundraising events that align with your group’s mission and ours
Interest Meeting Details:
Date/Time: Jan 17th @ 2:30PM
Location: Memorial Church of Christ
Purpose: Introduce the Arthritis Foundation Young Professionals – Houston, gather input, and identify interested members and leaders.
If you are open to sharing this opportunity with your network or would like to discuss a partnership or co-hosted event, please feel free to contact me directly at this email.
Thank you for the work you already do to invest in Houston’s next generation of leaders and for considering this opportunity to support young adults living with arthritis.
Hi, my name is Stephanie I'm new to the group. When is your next zoom metting?
Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday!
We are writing to share exciting news about our Young Adult Connect Group! We recently renamed this group to "Adults 26-40 Connect Group." We made this change to better serve our young adult arthritis community. What does this change mean? First, you are always welcome in this group. By renaming this Connect Group, we are able to create a second Connect Group named "Young Adults 18-25 Connect Group" (more below). Our Adults 26-40 Connect Group will continue to meet with the three of us facilitating discussions focused on the joys and challenges of thriving with arthritis as we all navigate education, jobs, families, and friends.
The Young Adults 18-25 Connect Group is new group and will be led by a group of facilitators who are currently navigating the unique challenges of this young adult age group including transitioning from juvenile to adult rheumatology, moving away from home for work or school, and starting first jobs. You as a Connect Group member can choose which Connect Group meets your needs. And remember, you can always join more than one Connect Group! There is always a place for you in our Connect Group.
Hi, my name is Yesenia and I'm 27. I got diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis a few months back and I am learning to live with this at a young age. I have been having a hard time when those around me make comments about being too young to have these aches, as if I don't recognize it myself.. Any tips or suggestions on how to respond to these comments when receiving them over and over again?
Hi All!
I'm applying for a scholarship but it requires a member from here to be a recommender and to submit a form for tomorrow. Anyone that would like to talk about my experience and do so? I'm returning to school for a teaching certificate and masters; I was diagnosed as a child with JIA and I'm happy to share my experience. 🙂
Is there some other chat we can all connect? I was looking for upcoming events and it says nothing.
Hi Alex!
This is probably the best chat!
Events will be up soon! We are switching facilitators and getting 2025 organized. Stay tuned and we should have an upcoming event within the next month or two. You're welcome to post on this forum with anything you want to talk about!
Welcome to the group,
Jamie P
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