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 …
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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
The Hope.Support.Power group has been created to join together people who are losing hope and direction with their lives-- but aren't ready to give up. The group will offer collaborative encouragement and healing as well as opportunity to experience proven techniques that empower each member to make the changes necessary for a happier and healthier life. It is ideal for everyone seeking a more productive life and for those people stuggling with: Depression Chronic pain Loneliness High Stres …
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… The goal of this group is to make friendships in a non-threatening, low key, safe, and fairly mentally stable environment (to clarify, depression, anxiety, OCD, etc, is common among introverts. That is OK as long as you show respectful boundaries with the rest of the group). If you happen to meet someone you want to date at our meetups and the feeling is mutual on their end, we won't stand in the way. However, there are plenty of other singles groups on here that you can join instead if that's w …
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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 …
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This group is dedicated to those who suffer from a trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. "It is difficult to convey to the average non-traumatized person how frightening, disorienting, and upsetting it is to experience intrusive flashbacks to horrors of the past. For one who is suffering or who has suffered from PTSD there are times when the only thing that can help ease the tension of the day is an understanding fr …
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… Research has shown iRest/Yoga Nidra to effectively reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical dependencey. Active duty military and veterans have benefited from iRest. (For more information visit www.irest.us) “If you have ever had a bit of a problem with meditating, please try to attend iRest. As facilitated by Jacqui, it is wonderfully relaxing and a powerful way to explore the inner self." ~ Dianne Reddington, Attune Aura Photography Instructor/Facilitat …
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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 …
… 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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… We do not decline membership based on race, religion, or physical disabilities (this also includes anxiety, depression, recovery groups, etc) Again, if that bothers you, there are other singles meet up groups here who do not care for people's security or safety, so you can try them. If you agree with how we run this group and will abide by what we have clearly described, then we would love to have you join us. You will be so glad you did! And if you do not believe me, then just read th …
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 …
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