Introducing Scoliosis Bracing Groups!
This is a monthly meet-up for kids in scoliosis braces! Check out our flyer with more info and instructions on how to register, below.
Bracing Patients, use the links below to find helpful resources
- Patient/Peer Support and Education
- Home | Scolios-us
- Higgy Bears | Scoliosis, Scoliosis Brace, Scoliosis Treatment
- Scoliosis Peer Support Groups | curvygirlsscoliosis
- Patient Brochures | Scoliosis Research Society
- Patient to Patient Connections
- Feel free to reach out to our Mental Health Coordinator if you’d like to connect with a former patient or their caregiver to hear about their experience, discuss surgery expectations, recovery tips, items they brought to the hospital, and what they found helpful.
- Parent/Caregiver Support
- Parent to Parent USA (P2P) | P2P connects parents of children with special needs, including those with scoliosis, to trained support parents who have faced similar challenges. They offer emotional and informational support, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding. You can find support near you through their website.
- This blog lists online communities for parents seeking support and advice. Platforms like Facebook host various groups where parents share experiences and resources. For instance, “Mommies of Miracles” is an international, peer-driven support group for mothers of children with complex medical needs.
- Parent Support Groups | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | NAMI offers support groups like the Family Support Group, which provides a safe space for parents to share experiences and coping strategies. This can be particularly beneficial for parents navigating the emotional aspects of their child’s health journey.
Bracing Wellness Packet
Use the following resources to discover some info, resources, and fun:
- My Body and My Brace
- Comfort | Tips and Tricks
- Curvy Girls Flyer
- Draw Your Dream Brace!
- Scolios-us Empower Hour Flyer
- Fashion | Tips and Tricks
- Grateful for My Struggle, Because Without It I Wouldn’t Know My Strength
- Higgy Bears Brochure
- Learning to Love
- Scolios-us Mentor Program Flyer
- Ask Us About Our Mental Health Program
- My Bracing Tracker!
- Connect with Someone Who’s Been There
- Summer | Tips and Tricks
- Telling My Friends
Note: after you click on any of the links above, simply close the new tab or window to return to this list of resources.