When Your Body Feels Unsafe
Staying Present & Advocating for Yourself During Medical Appointments
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EST
Format: Live Webinar on Zoom + Replay Access
This Workshop Is For You If:
You've ever left an appointment remembering everything you meant to say, once you left the building
You find yourself agreeing automatically, minimizing your symptoms, or saying "I'm fine" even when you're not, just to keep things easy for everyone else.
You want practical, in-the-moment tools for staying present and connected to yourself, not just information to read about later.
You're navigating chronic illness, medical trauma, or appointments that bring up more than you expect and you're ready for a different kind of support.
About This Workshop
Join Amber Amick, LPC, NCC, CPCS and Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC for a conversation about something so many of us recognize: you knew exactly what you wanted to say at your medical appointment... until you got into the room. Then your mind went blank, you said "okay" even though you weren't okay, and you remembered everything you meant to ask the moment you got back to the parking lot.
You think “I did it again, I just didn’t prepare hard enough.”
But it was never about how hard you could prepare. Shutting down in the doctors office is an incredibly adaptive response to a space that’s historically been unsafe for us.
Medical appointments ask so much of us (remembering, explaining, deciding, advocating, coping, often all at once), and Amber’s walking us through a simple framework that you can actually use next time you feel yourself starting to spiral or shut down in the doctor’s office.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Format: Presentation and discussion (plan for 75 minutes)
What You'll Learn:
Why your body responds way before your words do
How to recognize your own activation patterns. (whether that's more energy and urgency, shutdown and blank mind, or appeasing and going quiet.)
Her simple, repeatable way to check in with yourself, stay connected in the moment, and communicate what you need.
Discreet grounding tools and micro-movements you can use during an appointment without anyone noticing.
Simple phrases for when words are hard to find, how to name a flare day, ask to reschedule, set a boundary, or ask for support in the moment.
How to build a before/during/after plan so you walk into your next appointment feeling more prepared, not just hopeful.
About the Presenter
Amber Amick, LPC, NCC, CPCS is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and co-founder of Kula Wellness Group, a group therapy practice with locations in Decatur and Peachtree Corners, Georgia. With over a decade of clinical experience, Amber specializes in trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatically oriented therapy, with advanced training in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing.
She works with clients across the lifespan, from age five through adulthood, both in person and virtually throughout Georgia. As a board-approved supervisor (CPCS), Amber is also passionate about supporting the next generation of clinicians. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through relationship, nervous system safety, and the integration of mind and body.
Learn more at kulawellnessgroup.com
What's Included:
Live interactive workshop session with Amber Amick, LPC, NCC, CPCS & Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, host of The Chronic Illness Therapists Podcast
Lifetime access to the workshop recording
Community discussion during the workshop
Cost: $27 USD
(Or Pay-What-You-Can) with discount codes:
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off
WORKSHOP75 for 75% off
WORKSHOPFREE for 100% off
Accessibility Notes:
Live captions provided
Workshop recordings include transcripts
The exercise can be done on paper or entirely on a computer, whichever works for your body that day
Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com for specific accommodation requests, preferably 7 days before the event. However, if you think of a need within those 7 days, please let us know.
FAQs
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Amber Amick, LPC, NCC, CPCS is a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-based, and somatically oriented therapy, with advanced training in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing. She works with clients navigating medical trauma, chronic illness, and nervous system dysregulation.
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No, this workshop is not therapy or a prescription of any kind. While Amber and Destiny are both licensed and certified professionals, this educational webinar is designed to teach a practical framework — Notice, Ground, Advocate — for staying present and communicating your needs during medical appointments. It offers general information to support your wellbeing, but it is not a substitute for personalized mental health treatment or medical care. If you're seeking therapy or individual support, we're happy to connect you with referral resources.
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Nothing you need to go buy :) Just something to take notes with if you’d like.
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Yes. Your registration includes access to the recording.
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The workshop runs from 60 to 75 minutes, depending on how the discussion portion goes. We encourage you to take as many breaks as you need or to listen while doing another task. We honor your need to step away when needed.
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While this workshop was designed with chronic illness in mind, it's also valuable for anyone looking to understand nervous-system-informed approaches to medical appointments or seeking a more compassionate and sustainable approach to caring for themselves. The tools and strategies we share can benefit anyone who feels overwhelmed, unheard, or unsure how to advocate for themselves in a doctor's office.
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Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com with your specific accommodation request, ideally at least 7 days before the event so we have time to prepare. If a need comes up later or you register within that 7-day window, we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Questions?
Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com for specific accommodation requests, preferably 7 days before the event. However, if you think of a need within those 7 days, please let us know.
Your sustainable path to managing your health is one step at a time.
A note about recordings: While the live session offers the best opportunity for interaction and community support, we understand that health can be unpredictable. Your registration includes lifetime access to the recording.