Support Group Meetings & Activities Calendar
Seattle Dizzy Group Events are FREE to attend.
Friends and family are always welcome to accompany dizzy loved ones.
We hope you can join us!
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November 2023
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Online Series
(Saturday, November 11th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: “Fall Into Place”
Boost Your Brain’s Balance online series hosted by Seattle’s Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists in partnership with Seattle Dizzy Group offers presenters who share everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance. This series is an opportunity to connect with others and learn strategies to help manage vestibular symptoms. Support group meeting will follow the speaker presentation.
12-1 pm Speaker Presentation by Dr. Morgan Kriz with Q & A
1-2 pm Support Group open discussion (following the presentation)
Event link: zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
Zoom Meeting ID: 765 700 0305
More info about our speaker: www.vestibularspecialists.com
*Presentation videos available in the BYBB “VIDEO VAULT”*
September 2023
Celebrate Balance Awareness Week & Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Show Your Dizzy Spirit! Online Photo/Video Contest & Giveaway September 17-23, 2023
Show your support for those living with dizziness/imbalance and enter Seattle Dizzy Group’s online contest and giveaway by posting a balance-focused photo or short video on social media sharing how you are celebrating Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Week and helping to raise awareness and make vestibular/balance disorders more “visible” to others.
*Contest entry deadline is September 30th*
More information and participation details:
www.seattledizzygroup.org/balance-awareness-week
Balance Awareness Week: Vestibular Disorders Association
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: National Council on Aging
March 2023
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, March 18th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: Marching Forward in April Showers
Boost Your Brain’s Balance online series hosted by Seattle’s Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists in partnership with Seattle Dizzy Group offers presenters who share everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance. This series is an educational opportunity to connect with others and learn strategies to help control vestibular symptoms.
Please join Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists Dr. Kaela Pauly and Dr. Morgan Kriz as they discuss how weather changes may impact vestibular symptoms. Q&A with the specialists and a support group discussion will follow (about 1 pm).
This is a free series to raise awareness for vestibular disorders.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
*Presentation videos available in the Boost Your Brain’s Balance “VIDEO VAULT” *
November 2022
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, November 12th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: Seasons Change, Symptoms Change
Boost Your Brain’s Balance series is an educational opportunity to connect with others and learn strategies to help control vestibular symptoms. Join Seattle’s Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists for a virtual event with presenters who share everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
Please join Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists Dr. Rebecca “Becca” Switzer & Dr. Morgan Kriz to learn ways to manage persistent symptoms during stressful times and prepare your body for seasonal changes. A Q&A with the specialists and a support group discussion will follow.
This is a free online event to raise awareness for Seattle Dizzy Group, support group and the Vestibular Disorders Association, a key resource for helping those with vestibular conditions.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
*Presentation videos available in the Boost Your Brain’s Balance “VIDEO VAULT” *
September 2022
Celebrate Balance Awareness Week & Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Show Your Dizzy Spirit! Photo/Video Contest & Giveaway (Online) September 18-24, 2022
Show your support for those living with dizziness/imbalance and enter Seattle Dizzy Group’s online contest and giveaway by posting a balance-focused photo or short video on social media sharing how you are celebrating Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Week and helping to raise awareness and make vestibular/balance disorders more “visible” to others.
More information and participation details:
www.seattledizzygroup.org/balance-awareness-week
Balance Awareness Week: Vestibular Disorders Association
Falls Prevention Awareness Week: National Council on Aging
Support Group Meeting – Sat, September 24th – 2 pm (Online)
Join us online for a celebration and group discussion in honor of Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Vestibular Therapy Specialist Dr. Morgan Kriz will lead us in a short movement exercise and briefly discuss and answer questions about vestibular/balance disorders and falls prevention. Afterwards, we will have a time of support group sharing and celebrate with a give away.
This is a free event, any donations received will go to
Vestibular Disorders Association & Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: www.zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
March 2022
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, March 12th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: March Your Way Forward
Boost Your Brain’s Balance series is an educational opportunity to connect with others and learn strategies to help control vestibular symptoms. Join Seattle’s Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists for a virtual event with presenters who share everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
We will have a short movement session for maintaining strength and balance, and discuss ways of keeping habits and having perseverance through this time of year. Vestibular Therapy Specialist Dr. Morgan Kriz will present and be available for a brief Q&A. A support group discussion will follow.
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
*Presentation videos available in the Boost Your Brain’s Balance “VIDEO VAULT” *
December 2021 – February 2022
No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a winter break and will not meet in December or January.
Enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year!
November 2021
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, November 13th – 12-2 pm)
Speakers on the Topic of: Rest & Relaxation
Boost Your Brain’s Balance series is an educational opportunity to connect with others and learn strategies to help control vestibular symptoms.
Join Seattle’s Vestibular Physical Therapy Specialists for a virtual event with presenters who will discuss everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance. Come learn quick and easy ways to relax and unwind including vagus nerve stimulation and breathing techniques to help vertigo symptoms.
Dr. Megan Daly
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
*Presentation videos available in the Boost Your Brain’s Balance “VIDEO VAULT” *
September 2021
Balance Awareness Week is September 19th-25th!
(www.vestibular.org/BAW)
Zoom Support Group Meeting – Sat, September 25th – 12-2 pm)
Join us online for a group discussion in honor of Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
Join Event: www.zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
June 2021
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, June 5th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: It Literally IS In Your Head
This virtual series features speakers who discuss everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
We will discuss the “invisible” condition of a vestibular disorder and how to develop coping strategies for your brain.
Cheryl Carp
Morgan Kriz, Vestibular Therapy Specialist
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: www.zoom.us/my/vestibular.pt
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
March 2021
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, March 13th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: Eye-Brain Connection
This virtual series features speakers who discuss everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
Learn how the eyes work with the brain and how vision problems relate to conditions such as migraine and 3PD.
Dr. Lisa Dok, Neuro Optometrist, Seattle Vision Center
Morgan Kriz, Vestibular Therapy Specialist
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: Zoom Meeting ID 765 700 0305
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
February 2021
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, February 6th – 12-2 pm)
Topic: Love Yourself
This virtual series features speakers which discuss everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
Morgan Kriz, Vestibular Therapy Specialist
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/brainbalance
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
December 2020 & January 2021
No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a winter break and will not meet in December or January.
Enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year!
November 2020
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(Saturday, November 14th – 12-2 pm)
Speakers on the Topic of: Rest & Relaxation
Join Seattle’s Vestibular Therapy Specialists for a virtual event with speakers who will discuss everyday tips for how to improve your brain’s balance.
Laurie Gribschaw, Physical Therapist – “Rest & Recovery”
Marci Toombs, Ayurveda & Mindfulness Meditation – ”Relaxation Techniques”
Morgan Kriz, Vestibular Therapy Specialist
This is a free event with the intent to raise awareness and fundraise for Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/brainbalance
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
October 2020
Zoom Support Group Meeting – Sat, October 10th – 12-2 pm
Speakers on the Topic of: Adapting to Connecting Virtually
As we continue to adjust to being more isolated at home these days, we are needing to adapt to using technology to stay connected virtually. Technology offers many benefits, but it can also come with unexpected challenges for those who are struggling with a vestibular/balance disorder.
We will hear from Physical Therapist Tim Paizer about “Keeping Balanced in the Home” and Physical Therapist Morgan Kriz will share with us about “Adjusting to Visual Environment.” We will also discuss ways to overcome various challenges.
More info about our speaker Morgan Kriz: vestibularspecialists.com
If you are not already a member of Seattle Dizzy Group, please complete our membership form to register for the meeting.
After you register, you will be emailed the Zoom meeting ID and passcode.
September 2020
Balance Awareness Week is September 13-19th!
(www.vestibular.org/BAW)
Online Events:
Uncovering the Mystery Virtual Conference (September 14-18th)
VeDA’s first Virtual Vestibular Conference takes place this year in conjunction with Balance Awareness Week. Mark your calendars on September 14-18, 2020! You don’t want to miss this unique online conference, which brings together vestibular experts and patients from around the world to explore the mystery of the vestibular patient experience.
– Integrating Complementary & Alternative Treatments in Recovery
Reserve your space and register for each session individually.
More info: vestibular.org/article/baw/virtual-vestibular-conference
Boost Your Brain’s Balance Zoom Video Event
(September 19th – 12-2 pm)
In honor of Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Seattle’s Vestibular Therapy Specialists is hosting a virtual FUNdraiser on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 12-2 pm.
Dr. Jeffery Singh, Ear Nose & Throat Doctor
Vestibular Disorder Association & Seattle Dizzy Group.
Join Event: zoom.us/my/brainbalance
More info: vestibularspecialists.com
July & August 2020
Summer Break – No Support Group Meeting
Hope to see you soon!
June 2020
No Support Group Meeting
*Meeting CANCELLED due to library closure*
May 2020
No Support Group Meeting
*Meeting CANCELLED due to library closure*
April 2020
No Support Group Meeting
*Meeting CANCELLED due to library closure*
March 2020
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, March 14th – 1-3 pm
*Meeting CANCELLED due to library Coronavirus precautions*
*We will reschedule this speaker as soon as possible*
“Fatigue and Chinese Medicine”
Come hear from Steve Knobler, LAc of North Seattle Community Acupuncture who will share and discuss with us about how Chinese Medicine including acupuncture can help with fatigue and other chronic symptoms (such as lack of focus, dizziness or headaches, weak or sore muscles, irritability, low motivation, or depression).
More information about our speaker:
www.northseaforme.com
February 2020
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, February 8th – 1-3 pm
“Weather and Vestibular Disorders”
We will discuss how weather impacts vestibular symptoms including how barometric pressure changes may trigger conditions such as Vestibular Migraine. We will also share helpful coping strategies for getting through the colder, wetter winter months while living with chronic dizziness and imbalance.
January 2020
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, January 11th – 1-3 pm
“New Year, Same You”
We will discuss ways to stay hopeful and find peace in the New Year despite the ongoing challenges of living with chronic dizziness and imbalance. We will also share about our holiday experiences as well as wishes for the year ahead.
December 2019
No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a winter break and will not meet in December.
Enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year!
November 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, November 16th – 1-3 pm
*Please note that we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday this month*
“Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)”
Come hear from Vestibular Physical Therapist Morgan Kriz of Puget Sound ENT who will share and discuss with us about PPPD diagnosis and treatment:
Are you overwhelmed and dizzy in Supermarkets, large crowds or even after watching TV? Often times visual distracting environments can cause significant distress for people with a Vestibular Disorder. Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a newly defined diagnostic syndrome described as a common chronic dysfunction of the vestibular system and brain that produces persistent dizziness, non-spinning vertigo and/or unsteadiness. Once recognized, PPPD can be managed. Please join us!
www.pugetsoundent.com/vestibular-rehabilitation
October 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, October 19th – 1-3 pm
*Please note that we are meeting on the 3rd Saturday this month*
This meeting we will be celebrating 13 years together!
October marks 13 years that we have been meeting as a support group. We will share group highlights and favorite personal memories and also hear your suggestions and ideas for the future.
As part of our celebration, you will have the chance to win a free drawing for Seattle Dizzy Group items!
September 2019
Walk for Balance Event – Saturday, September 21st
12-2:30 pm at Green Lake
In celebration of Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Day/Week, Seattle Dizzy Group will host our Ninth Annual Walk for Balance Event at Green Lake. This is a fun community event where we will “Walk a Mile in Dizzy Shoes” together to help create greater awareness for vestibular and balance disorders and show our support for people living with chronic dizziness and imbalance–in Seattle and beyond.
Save the date and plan to join us!
www.seattledizzygroup.org/walk-for-balance
July & August 2019
Summer Break – No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a summer break and will not meet in July or August.
See you in September!
June 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, June 8th – 1-3 pm
This will be a fun time and a great opportunity to show our appreciation for those who help and care for us as well as a chance for our loved ones to learn more about vestibular disorders and the challenges of living with chronic dizziness and imbalance. We’ll invite friends and family to share their perspective with us and also give them the opportunity to ask questions so that they might better understand what we’re going through and how to offer support to us. We’ll also discuss tips for summer.
(Note: There are no kitchen facilities).
Bring your friends and family. Or, come by yourself. No guests required.
May 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, May 11th – 1-3 pm
“Ideas for When You are Housebound”
We will discuss how it can be challenging and sometimes impossible to get out of the house when living with a vestibular or balance disorder. We will share coping strategies and ideas for what to do when you are stuck at home with chronic dizziness and imbalance.
April 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, April 13th – 1-3 pm
*Speaker rescheduled from February 2019*
“Cervicogenic Dizziness”
Come hear from Kaela Pauly, DPT of Cascade Dizziness and Balance PT who will share and discuss with us about cervicogenic dizziness including common causes (such as neck, head, or brain injury), signs and symptoms, and how physical therapy can help.
www.cascade-dizziness.com/our-physical-therapists/kaelapauly
March 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, March 16th – 1-3 pm
*We are meeting on the 3rd Saturday this month due to library room availability*
“Functional Neurology”
Come hear from chiropractic neurologist Dr. Daniel Hanson who will share and discuss with us about functional neurology and how it can help improve balance and reduce symptoms such as headache and brain fog. We will learn how functional neurology therapies work to restore the nervous system and musculoskeletal system and promote natural healing through neuroplasticity.
www.hansonchiropracticneurology.com/about
February 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, February 9th – 1-3 pm
*Meeting CANCELLED due to snow! We will reschedule this guest speaker*
“Cervicogenic Dizziness”
Come hear from Kaela Pauly, DPT of Cascade Dizziness and Balance PT who will share and discuss with us about cervicogenic dizziness including common causes (such as neck, head, or brain injury), signs and symptoms, and how physical therapy can help.
www.cascade-dizziness.com/our-physical-therapists/kaelapauly
January 2019
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, January 12th – 1-3 pm
“Choosing Positivity Despite Chronic Illness”
We will discuss the benefits of choosing positivity and strategies for having a positive outlook despite the struggles of chronic illness. We will also share about our holiday experiences as well as our hopes for the New Year.
December 2018
No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a winter break and will not meet in December.
Enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year!
November 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, November 10th – 1-3 pm
“Vestibular & Auditory Prostheses”
Come hear from James Phillips, PhD, Director of the Dizziness and Balance Center at University of Washington Medical Center who will share and discuss with us about vestibular and auditory prostheses. We will learn how UWMC is currently evaluating these cutting edge devices which will hopefully help to improve the quality of life for many with chronic vestibular and hearing loss.
www.otolaryngology.uw.edu/faculty/james-o-phillips
October 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, October 13th – 1-3 pm
This meeting we will be celebrating 12 years together!
October marks twelve years that we have been meeting as a support group. We will share group highlights and favorite personal memories and also hear your suggestions and ideas for the future.
As part of our celebration, you will have the chance to win a free drawing for Seattle Dizzy Group items!
September 2018
Walk for Balance Event – Saturday, September 22nd
12-2:30 pm at Green Lake
In celebration of Balance Awareness Week and Falls Prevention Awareness Day/Week, Seattle Dizzy Group will host our Eighth Annual Walk for Balance Event at Green Lake. This is a fun community event where we will “Walk a Mile in Dizzy Shoes” together to help create greater awareness for vestibular and balance disorders and show our support for people living with chronic dizziness and imbalance–in Seattle and beyond.
Save the date and plan to join us!
www.seattledizzygroup.org/walk-for-balance
July & August 2018
Summer Break – No Support Group Meeting
We will be taking a summer break and will not meet in July or August.
See you in September!
June 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, June 9th – 1-3 pm
This meeting we will have a Friends and Family Potluck.
This will be a fun time and a great opportunity to show our appreciation for those who help and care for us as well as a chance for our loved ones to learn more about vestibular disorders and the challenges of living with chronic dizziness and imbalance. We’ll invite friends and family to share their perspective with us and also give them the opportunity to ask questions so that they might better understand what we’re going through and how to offer support to us. We’ll also discuss tips for summer.
(Note: There are no kitchen facilities).
Bring your friends and family. Or, come by yourself. No guests required.
May 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, May 12th – 1-3 pm
“Gentle Yoga”
Come hear from yoga instructor Beverly Holstun who will share and discuss with us about Gentle Yoga and how it can help us cope with chronic vestibular illness. We will learn how yoga can help increase mindfulness, reduce stress, and improve balance. We will also have the opportunity to practice a few modified, gentle yoga stretches appropriate for those with chronic dizziness and imbalance (easy exercises which can be done from a seated or supported position to accommodate postural limitations and restricted head movement) as well as breathing exercises to relieve stress and anxiety.
April 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, April 14th – 1-3 pm
“Postural Control & Balance”
Come hear from vestibular physical therapist Morgan Kriz who will share and discuss with us about how postural control helps maintain balance. We will learn about the role of the cervical spine and the somatosensory system (musculoskeletal and joint systems) in relation to balance and dizziness. We will also have the opportunity to practice a few strengthening and stretching techniques for maintaining better posture.
www.pugetsoundent.com/vestibular-rehabilitation
March 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, March 10th – 1-3 pm
“Mind Over What Matters”
Come hear from Lela Becker of Passionate Path Coaching who will share and discuss with us about the mind-body connection and teach us how her Mind Over What Matters System can help us cope with chronic illness and improve our quality of life. We will learn skills to restore a healthy mind-body balance, including practicing techniques to release negative emotions, alleviate stress and anxiety, and reframe our outlook to invite healing.
www.PassionatePathCoaching.com
February 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, February 10th – 1-3 pm
“Isolation & Loneliness”
We will discuss how chronic illness may cause or increase isolation and feelings of loneliness. We will talk about ways to cope with feeling isolated and alone as well as share strategies to maintain social connections while living with chronic illness.
January 2018
Support Group Meeting – Saturday, January 13th – 1-3 pm
“Chronic Illness Dilemmas”
We will discuss common dilemmas of living with chronic illness including the challenge of making decisions with unpredictable health (for example, when to say “yes” to commitments as well as the importance of saying “no” to invitations). We will also share about our holiday experiences as well as our hopes for the New Year.
Past Events:
2017 Events
2016 Events
2015 Events
2014 Events
2013 Events
*Seattle Dizzy Group meetings and activities are open to the public and are not sponsored by the Seattle Public Library.*
*Only medically necessary service animals are allowed at meetings per library policy.*
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