We welcome you ~ anyone in Chicagoland, suburbs, state or anywhere. The group seeks to break the isolation of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. We have four aspects, 1} TOPIC meetings 2} SUPPORT leads 3} SOCIAL gatherings 4} ONLINE Message Board See next for details .. 1} *TOPIC meetings are held occasionally, to explore specific subject areas, and for mutual encouragement. 2} *SUPPORT: see Discussions -> Message Board. Talk-lines & Lifelines are posted, as well as See …
A support group to help others that suffer from anxiety and depression. Hosted by Mother and Son that both suffered from anxiety, looking to give back to the community. Just a simple round-table discussion, no pressure to talk, just come and listen if you like or tell your story to others who understand. Will have printouts on topics also.
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The primary purpose of the group is to reduce social anxiety. The means to this end is by meeting frequently in a small group facilitated by a trained professional. The facilitator will introduce members to one another and encourage conversation with questions and comments. No pressure will be exerted, but rather periodic invitations to participate. As the group develops, members will be encouraged to take over the facilitators tasks but only if they feel comfortable doing so. If a large number …
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Based on the Book All Children Flourishing; it is parenting guide for all children but developed for children with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration, Twice Exceptional, Gifted, High Intensity, Highly Sensitive, Spectrum/Autistic qualities, Anxiety/Depression, School Refusal, Homeschooler, Educators and Therapists
Do you use food to cope with depression and anxiety? Are you always thinking about your next meal? Are you unhappy with the way you look and feel? Are you struggling to lose weight and stay fit? If the answers to these questions are "YES," then we have a place that can help. Licesned clinical social worker, Ross Alexander, is running a weekly group that tackles the common struggles that people have with overeating and the guilt and depresion that follow. We understand that the body and m …
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I started this group due to my own social anxiety and my desire to work through it without the high cost of therapy! The purpose is to discuss our experiences in a supportive environment, I believe this initial "exposure" type therapy will be beneficial. The more we can talk and share with and in front of eachother the easier it will become in our daily lives! Join this group if you are tired of avoiding social situations or feeling uncomfortable when you are in them, join this group for practic …
… Yoga has scientifically proven results in terms of chronic pain and illness, cancer treatment, anxieties, depressions, trauma histories, self esteem issues, eating and sleep disorders, addictions and self-defeating behaviors. If this sounds like a bucket list of emotional and physical instability, realize that depression is slated to be the #1 illness in the world by 2015, that our world is inherently stressful, and that emotional IMBALANCE is more common than emotional balance. Yoga has proven …
… Due to the collective whole of these pictures, some people develop ailments and mental or emotional distress and issues such as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, hypertension, fear and nervousness, worry and even OCD amongst many others. After practicing Maum Meditation, many people have completely eliminated these problems altogether. Nearly all others improve exponentially upon management of their conditions and eliminate most of them. Through the 7-step method of subtraction, people bec …
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… ght gain and cravings This Meetup is also focused on supporting you in raising calm, co-operative, and creative baby by helping MOMS and other CHILD CARE TAKERS: Fulfill their body/mind/emotional needs and create peaceful harmonious home Eliminate anxiety and mood swings and reduce fear and anger based over-reactions Implement unique communicating and relating strategies based on your family design that are the keys to your family happiness Reduce stress that causes emotional overwhelm, temper …
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No One Told Me It Would Be This Hard: A Postpartum Support Group for Moms Is having a baby different than you thought? Feeling anxious, sad, irritable or overwhelmed? Having difficulty bonding with your baby or feel you should love your baby more? This group is open to all mothers with babies up to 12 months old who are emotionally struggling with adjusting to motherhood. The group is led by a licensed therapist and offers moms the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences in a support …
… Tai chi practice connects the student with a natural healing process-Boosts the immune system, Slows the aging process, Lowers blood pressure-Reduces anxiety, depression, fatigue and overall mood disturbances while Minimizing the pain effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma and Improves breathing function. Class Content Introduction Class for 6 weeks (May 22nd through June 28th 2012) Traditional Chen Tai Chi 19 step form Participants will learn the 1st half of traditional Chen …
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