We're geeks. We do strange and interesting things with technology for fun as well as for profit. We also get depressed to varying degrees from time to time, and sometimes it becomes a lot to bear. In the past year we lost a few of our friends and colleagues to depression, but it doesn't have to be this way. You're not alone - none of us are. The purpose of this meetup is to help one another through the rough times and enjoy the good times. If you're a geek of some kind and have or are prone to d …

It's something we hear about from celebrities, but not as much in the real world.....post partum depression. This group is for all of the moms out there that want someone to talk to who understands and can relate. We can have playdates, mom's night out, mom's night in, and have our own discussions to help us grow as moms and women. We can help each other get through these tough times!

Everyone deserves to have a friend and this group is meant to help shy or anxiety-full young adults (in their 20s and 30s) from the northern Washington suburbs (Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase) to make friends thru meetups for drinks and conversations (perhaps more and different events down the road). Please don't hesitate to join if you are in your twenties and thirties and are struggling, for whatever reason, in finding a friend.

Anxiety is the No. 1 mental health problem in the U.S. You are not alone! I am creating this group because I have not been able to find one in the Montgomery County area. I envision a regular meeting for people to share their experience with anxiety, learn coping techniques, make friends and plan social outings. Anxiety disorders include panic, OCD, phobias and social anxiety. Depression often co-occurs.

… The goal of this group is to build a support team of people who have experienced what it's like to live with anxiety and to share our solutions and challenges. This is a peer lead support group. It is your personal choice as to where you want to go with the direction of your life/mental health/etc. This group DOES NOT replace professional therapy, medication, exercise, making healthy choices or the existing relationships in your life.  Every person is responsible for their own health and happine …

Meet with hypnosis and NLP practitioners to discuss techniques, exchange ideas, etc. Particularly looking at areas of hypnosis, conversational hypnosis, NLP anchoring and other ways of inducing change or trance. We are a fun group of people ranging from beginners to experienced professionals looking to share and explore ideas, techniques. This meetup is a safe place for beginners and experienced professionals to try new techniques, polish up existing skills and learn new ways and new skills. We …

… Counseling:Therapy sessions may include: Stress management and improved coping with lifestyle changes; managing symptoms of depression, anxiety and anger through relaxation techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, progressive relaxation, and visual imagery; improved relationships through communication skills training; also self-esteem and women's issues. Cranial Sacral Therapy: A light touch healing practice which brings the body back into physiological and energetic balance. The practitione …

I am an OCD suffer myself and noticed there are no groups in the NOVA area and would like to meet up with others with OCD or have family members who suffer from OCD as a better way of understanding what we are going through and discuss treatments or anything that has been useful while dealing with this illness. I am open to meeting up in different areas in the NOVA area, though I am here now in Great Falls. Look forward to meeting you!

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… To that end, we will have weekly or bi-weekly meetups to tap together on a number of different themes, such as Letting Go of Stress and Anxiety, Finding Pain Relief, and Creating More Abundance. I aim to foster a light-hearted and playful environment in which we can explore this highly effective healing modality together. Anyone is welcome, whether you've done EFT for years or are completely new to the technique. About Emotional Freedom Techniques EFT or "Tapping" is a modality that combines the …

                            Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. It’s also free.

… The shadow can appear in our lives as depression, shame, guilt, procrastination, anxiety, or even as an addiction. You're tired of the shadow having this dominion over you and sense that your magnificence is being obscured by it. Therefore, you wish to face and integrate this part of yourself. Perhaps you've experimented with or looked for a support group before but couldn't quite find the right fit. Maybe these "support groups" weren't even supportive, in the sense that you didn't feel you were …

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI NoVA sponsors local support groups, educational programs, and advocacy with the goal of affording individuals with mental illness opportunities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Anyone interested in knowing more about mental illness, or seeking suppor …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum bo …

This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

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