I decided to start this group because since my daughter was born, 17 months ago, I have struggled with postpartum depression and feel as if this mental health issue is completely taboo for most first time or repeat parents. This group is about being open with one another and having a circle of friends that you can relate to and know you are not alone. I hoping to do parent only days and/or nights and also playgroups and trips to different locations around the East Bay and San Francisco. If you a …

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.

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.

Sponsored by the  Living Arts Counseling Center Do you fear social situations? Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you often blushing, sweat, or tremble in social situations? Are you unhappy with your lack of relationships? Welcome to the Social Anxiety Improvement group. We offer professional support groups and casual events where you can: Learn more about social anxiety Meet others who struggle with social anxiety Build satisfying friendships Learn about treatment options for social anxi …

… 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 …

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 …

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.  

Simple yet profound, Byron Katie’s Inquiry is a powerful approach that allows us to challenge self-defeating thoughts and transform anger, depression, and judgment into empowering change in our lives—freeing us to live more fully and with more joy. Join us in an Inquiry Circle to do The Work of Byron Katie in a small, supportive setting on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. These groups are an opportunity to shift the way we experience our life and relationships with The Work’s four ques …

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 …

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 …

… 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 …

… Simple yet profound, Byron Katie’s Inquiry is a powerful approach that allows us to challenge self-defeating thoughts and transform anger, depression, and judgment into empowering change in our lives—freeing us to live more fully and with more joy. These groups are an opportunity to learn how to shift the way we experience our life and relationships with The Work’s four questions. These questions initiate an organic inner process as we let them fall within, into the place of deeper knowing, a …

… 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. …

… Others hide in attitudes that criticize, judge, compare and assume the worst, leading to chronic procrastination, self-doubt, guilt or depression. Some of them lurk in the voices that make us feel bad about healthy expressions of anger, or start whispering scary things in our ear whenever we say ‘no’ or set boundaries. And at times a strong spiritual inner critic that pushes us to be more compassionate, forgiving and open-hearted (and yet makes us feel inadequate) can be an inner saboteur, in a …