We're a friendly, casual group with no admission fee, no dues, no facilitator and almost no structure.  We sit, talk, eat and drink.  We are women, men, straight, gay, Bipolar I, Bipolar II, medicated, unmedicated, you name it.  We meet every other Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Mission district of SF.  Check the calendar for exact dates.

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 throu …

Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting. When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 pm to 8:45 Where: 1300 Grand Street, Alameda 94501 Gently and lovingly inquire into troubling thoughts -- thoughts like "I made a mistake" -- "I need him to love me" -- "She should respect me more" -- "I need to figure out what to do." Leave feeling lighter and freer and more in touch with your compassion for yourself and others. Simple yet profoun …

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 conditions. You are probably reading this right now because you suffer from an autoimmune condition and know from personal experience that certain foods contribute to your body discomfort and inflammation. You are …

Shamanic journeying is amazingly simple to learn and do, yet it’s a practice with the potential to bring great healing, depth, wisdom and clarity to your life. 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'v …

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 …

Sick of setting goals but not meeting them? .. of having aspirations and desires but not the balls or perseverance to reach them without giving up or getting distracted? .. of desiring closeness but sabotaging it or pushing away? "Self Sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY You will open to more ease and aliveness through: - learning to recognize self sabotaging forces/ voices/ behaviors - gaining tools to manage th …

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.

Freedoms is a group of fantastic Bay Area folks who are interested in learning more about Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT),  in a safe environment and building community at the same time. EFT often works when nothing else will. This energy psychology technique has been used successfully on a wide range of emotional as well as physical conditions, including anxiety, addictive cravings, depression, traumatic memories, phobias, pain control, stress, disease and personal performance. It has the ab …

Presented by the Living Arts Counseling Center Theater for Self-Improvement Drama Therapy Workshops and Groups **No previous theatre experience necessary. Shy people encouraged to join** Would you like to feel better about yourself? Would you like to improve your relationships with your family, co-workers, or partner? Are you lacking the motivation and confidence needed to achieve your dreams? Are you struggling with depression, social anxiety, addiction, or another painful issue? Drama therap …

Have you ever felt you were stuck in unhealthy patterns (either your own, your family’s, or society’s) which you could not change no matter how hard you tried?  If so, EFT might be the right modality for you. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is an integrative mind-body healing technique that combines elements of classic psychotherapy, tapping on acupressure meridian points, and universal concepts of love and acceptance to heal physical and emotional imbalances. The beauty of EFT is its simplici …

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.

We all possess a natural ability to self-regulate our emotions. For example: after a car accident, or a relationship break up there may be a period of heightened emotions. It may seem like the experience 'will never end'. Yet, eventually the emotional experience of the trauma naturally resolves itself; one day we find ourselves driving without a second thought, or madly in love with another person. However, for some of us, this natural ability may become 'blocked'. And, for many individuals, t …

BAASICS (Bay Area Art & Science Interdisciplinary Collaborative Sessions) is a series of San Francisco-based evening programs that bring together working artists, scientists, and other creative individuals to present engaging, multi-media programs that explore a given theme. In the United States, the contemporary fine arts and sciences are generally set apart from popular discourse, and despite much talk of commonality between artists and scientists, there is little substantive dialogue between …

Chakra Trance Journey is an ancient shamanic and yogic form of Healing, Empowerment, and Meditative Presence. Let your body-wisdom guide you. Disconnect from the internal dialogue, and move naturally into deep movement. Feel directly the powerful energies that reside within your miraculous body. Breathe deep, move free, and BE. This dynamic meditation is completely unique and personal to each individual. We dance with eyes closed and embark upon our own inner journey of transformation. As we d …

This group is for people who want to get support in having a more thriving and fulfilling life. You may find yourself getting stuck, feeling anxious, in unfulfilled relationships, or lacking a sense of purpose.

Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to seven (7) participants. The group meets every Tuesday, from 9:15 AM to 11:30 AM. An 8-week commitment is required. The cost is $55/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or FSA reimbursements. Location: 155A Kentucky Street, Suite No. 6, Petaluma, CA 94952 To schedule your no cost pre group interview please email …

This is a group for people with social anxiety who are interested in getting together for fun and social activities in a safe and supportive environment. I started this group because I know how difficult it is for people who have SA to participate in activities with others who don't have social anxiety. Looking forward to meeting all of you. "Leave your worries for a while; they'll still be there when you get back."

Emotional Freedom Technique is a potent and simple self-healing tool. EFT combines various effective eastern and western therapies with the universal healing power of acknowledgement, love, and compassion. This modality rolls them into one while applying a percussive tapping on the meridians (the same system used in acupuncture) to release excess emotional charge from the bodies energetic wiring that has jammed the body's natural ability to rapidly heal and balance itself. EFT unlocks and defuse …

Do you suffer from ELSE (Extremely Low Self Esteem)? <Hey I just created that; do you like it?> Many people do. But I am learning that you don't have to suffer with that for the rest of your life. I'm a pilot as well as a public speaker. But yes, I have ELSE. Hard to believe? Believe it. I'd like to create a community for those who have some of the same issues in life. There are so many great places to eat here in San Francisco. Let's get together for a delicious lunch or dinner ... so we can le …

This is a support group for stutterers, organized as a Chapter of the National Stuttering Association (NSA). People who stutter, their family and friends, and anybody interested in increasing their understanding of stuttering, are all welcome to join our meetings. We do not promote any particular therapy and we encourage people to seek their own understanding, acceptance and solutions. The group provides a supporting environment for individual choices and personal issues related to stuttering. W …

This is a group for anyone who is excited about raising their Level Of Consciousness and improving their health in order to have a more fulfilling life. If you enjoy Dan Millman, Og Mandino, Napoleon Hill, T. Harv Eker, David R. Hawkins, Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Louise Hayes, Wayne Dyer, NLP, Family Constellations, Caroline Myss, or any of the many self-help, self-empowerment gurus of our time, then you are going to love the safe haven that this group creates. Expect to be challenged. Expe …

Discussion group for people who want a relationship or want to improve the existing relationship.

Historical Aircraft Restoration Group Our goal is the restoration on Vintage Aircraft and there restoration to air shows quality for everyone to be able to enjoy. QB Historical Aircraft Restoration Group working AKA Vintage Aircraft Flyers is historical aircraft preservation and restoration group dedicated to collecting and restoring vintage aircraft to flying condition. Most of the aircraft are 70 to 100 years old. We are looking for new members who have vintage aircraft and also business and c …

The purpose of this group is to help people get the tools they need to improve their lives and shed some of their anxieties and sadness. We work as a team to overcome negative emotions, difficulties, inabilities, communication and relationship problems. Our approach is completely drug free.  We have the purpose of empowering people to help themselves and others. Our ideal member is interested in learning new things and willing to try them out to see how they work in real life.  If you are lookin …

Offspring of Toxic Parents A monthly support group for the adult children of self-absorbed and toxic parents Did your mother or father often criticize and attack you? Did they ignore and discount your feelings and needs? Did the world revolve around their moods and demands? A self-absorbed or narcissistic parent is one who puts his or her needs first. They have little empathy and cannot recognize the feelings of others. They expect understanding and admiration but are unable to give them in r …

We, APPLE FamilyWorks, are pleased to announce our new women's support group. Join other women in a supportive environment to help one another through the stages of divorce process — from contemplation, to separation, to divorce, to what’s next. We have more than 34 years helping the community!! 8 consecutive sessions - When: Wednesdays - Time: 6 pm to 8 pm - Where: 4 Joseph Ct. San Rafael - Fee: $25 per Session(8 weeks commitment required) - Topics: • Overcoming hurt and anger • Managing anxiet …

This is a group about how non-experts can do better than the health advice of experts. For example, how to reduce acne without taking the drugs recommended by a dermatologist. How to reduce the symptoms of Crohn's disease or IBS without taking drugs. How to reduce depression without taking anti-depressants. Because of online information and cheap measurement, this has become more possible than ever before. We will share stories about this.