ALS Support Group for Families of PALS

Who:         Family members coping with a loved one affected by ALS
What:        A group formulated for the emotional support of family caregivers
When:       The 3rd Thursday of each month –  7-9 PM – next date- Thursday, May 23, 2013 (date changed due to ride conflicts).
Where:       Faculty Lounge of the SBU School of Social Welfare, Level 2, Health Science Center
Why:           ALS impacts the entire family.  Family caregivers face unique needs from the patient. This group   provides a safe setting to encourage free exchange and exploration of  emotions without judgment or guilt.
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