This is a place to get help and support for your anxiety whether it is mild stress and anxiety to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Attacks, OCD, or Phobias.  

Parenting can sometimes be challenging when we face the labels of depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia and other mental health diagnosis. The stigma of society, maybe even friends and family makes parenting even more challenging.  Recovery is possible for everyone.    Come discuss how to :  Create a balanced lifestyle for ourselves and our family  Empower ourselves as individuals and a parent  Empower our children to be resilient  Listen to our inner …

Welcome to the San Francisco Chapter of the Happiness Clubs across the country! The mission of the San Francisco Happiness Club is to teach its member how to be emotionally strong in the face of adversity and how to achieve happiness outside of people, places, things, and circumstances. All the teachings are based on the scientific research of positive psychology, the science of happiness. CNN Hero of the year Nominee, Dr. Aymee Coget, specializes in treating depression, anxiety and stress thr …

Anyone needing to get to the bottom of a chronic health concern will really benefit from the information offered here. This group is geared toward folks with Hashimoto's Hypothyroid, Celiac, Gluten Sensitivity, Rheumatic diseases, Depression, Anxiety, Eczema, Psoriasis et al autoimmune disease.

… At our monthly drama therapy workshops, we will use improvisational theater to explore topics such as:    -Addiction    -Depression    -Money    -Intimacy    -Self-esteem    -Motivation    -Life transitions    -Spirituality Drama therapy techniques will include Developmental Transformations, role-play, psychodrama, and ritual. Our group work will incorporate elements of attachment research, object-relations, self-psychology, psychodynamic theory, Jungian analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, a …

This group was created to bring valuable feelings of assistance from people in similar situations that have children ages 8-15 who are diagnosed with ADD, aspergers or bi-polar. This successful group of activity-centered support lies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, frank discussions, friendships and a focus on group events. The core values are honesty, patients and love.  Proactive encouragement and objective empathy  Freedom from the isolation of day-to-day living   Activity-Based Support …

Learn about Sudharshan Kriya an amazing breathing technique that is life-transformational! Experience the joy felt by millions around the world. To learn more watch a video from MSNBC at: http://us.artofliving.org/video/player-wmv.html?videofile=msnbc_ntsc768&videotitle=MSNBC-News This Meetup Group is to bring awarness about the great secret in the breath. You have an inbuilt ability to calm the mind, heal the body, and energize the whole system in minutes. It also evolves into Meditation, Sri S …

Tending the Fire Within: A Therapy Group for Men In This group we will embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we will share and learn to work with our anger, humiliation, grief, loneliness, and sense of power in order to create lives with more passion and connection. By supporting each other’s experience, we will dive more deeply into our own expressions of masculinity and learn how we can feel more alive by holding our issues with compassion and hear …

… If you’re at a transition point in your life, needing to make a next step forward and not sure how… or if you're looking to heal old wounds (or problematic patterns, habits, compulsions, addictions) that you've worked on before, but that just haven't gone away... or, if you have ever felt like there is "part of you missing," or like you've never gotten over some traumatic event that happened in your life, including a difficult breakup... or, if you suffer from depression, anxiety attacks, low en …

Purpose of group: for people in Oakland and Bay Area who would like to immerse in events with a focus on practical application of NVC in daily life. You are invited to join this group whether or not you have had any exposure at all to Nonviolent Communication-or years of experience. Join if you want to PRACTICE with others hearing and being heard in ways that invite understanding, clarity and connection.

… Anybody can do it, and it can help relieve a broad range of issues such as stress, post traumatic stress disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, sleep disturbances, relationship issues, weight concerns/eating disorders etc.  In fact, most practitioners say you can tap on anything.  It is not, however, intended to replace medical advice/treatments. Ultimately, the goal of EFT is as a self-help tool.  Sometimes, however, guidance and support can be useful.  The circles are a good opportunity f …

Stress is a major cause of emotional, physical and social difficulties. With limited time and budget we need to learn skills that minimize stress in the shortest amount time. And we need to learn techniques which can be used anywhere and anytime. This group will give you the skills to tame your stress,reduce anxiety and anger. These techniques are compatible with any philosophy, religion, etc. Although some of the techniques can be applied in seconds, you can also deepen the practices at your ow …

… Come and participate in a variety of life topics that focus on improving the self, from low self-esteem, to relationships, to goal setting, to depression, to addressing any personal (or other) barriers to success such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, "roller-coastering", anxieties, procrastination and any related issues. Real help is possible, as a few of us have experienced. Free support group meetings conducted by professional Mind-Body-Spirit therapists who care. …

I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra, 16 years ago in 1996. I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy and teaching of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, a negative person, insecurities, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. At times, I really thought that …

… As we dance, we: * awaken to and steady our connection with our essential Self: Power, Wisdom, Love * cleanse physical toxins and repressed/unbalanced emotions * liberate anxiety, stress and depression * actively create inner vitality and brightness, physical strength and exuberance * tap deeper personal power (which supports self-esteem, healthy relationships, success in business, dormant talents) * discover and realize our Essential Purpose There is no need for a spiritua …