Untamed Iona, LLC is excited to announce a new community offering, “Young Adult CIRS Support Group,” led by Brenda Stewart, LMHC, LPC, and Life Coach.
Living with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) can turn your world upside down—your energy, your plans, your body, and even your sense of self. When you’re between 18 and 25, it can be especially hard to find people who truly get it.
This Community Support Circle was created for young adults living with CIRS who want connection without comparison, support without pressure, and a place where they don’t have to explain or minimize their experience.
This is not a treatment group or medical program. It’s a peer-based support space where you can:
Feel less alone in your experience
Connect with others navigating similar challenges
Share honestly (or just listen)
Learn gentle tools for emotional and nervous system support
Build a sense of belonging during a season that often feels uncertain
You are welcome exactly as you are—whether you’re newly diagnosed, years into symptoms, or still trying to make sense of what’s happening in your body.
Series Schedule
The group will meet the following Thursdays at 5pm eastern time online via Zoom.
March 26th
April 2nd
April 9th
April 16th
April 23rd
April 30th
Cost is $249 for 6 group sessions. Space is limited. Reach out to register today!
*Please note this is a community support group rather than a therapy group. Brenda will lead the group as a Life Coach and not in a patient/provider relationship.
Who This Is For
This support circle is for you if:
You’re between 18–25 years old
You’re living with CIRS or suspected CIRS
You feel isolated, misunderstood, or disconnected because of chronic illness
You want community without being “fixed” or pushed
You’re looking for a supportive space that honors both physical and emotional experiences
What You Can Expect
A safe, respectful, and confidential space
Peer connection with others who understand chronic illness
Gentle facilitation and clear group boundaries
A focus on support, regulation, and shared humanity
Please reach out to connect@untamediona.com to sign up for the group. Once the group is filled, further information and the Zoom link for sessions will be provided.