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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

… Lack of touch is known to cause depression, low immunity, early mortality & just plain unhappiness & pain, & drive people to overeat, do drugs, & get in incompatible codependency situations. We never need to be heartbroken 'cause we're single, or tormented about our sexual orientation, or anything such. We can just be human, embrace each other in a very essential way beyond sex and possession & be irrestrictedly affectionate, regardless of gender. The many tensions, frustrations & fears of our l …

… 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 …

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 …

This meetup is for people in the San Francisco Bay area who are in a loving relationship with a person who is chronically ill. We will meet and share our experiences, inspirations, at times vent, and provide support for one another. I have had for the past year, a very sick partner. There are times when i feel like no one in the world understands what i am going through. Resentment, and depression and guilt are just a few of the emotions i go through on a daily basis. I struggle in being a careg …

… 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 …

Freedoms is a group of fantastic Bay Area folks who are interested in exploring Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), practicing 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 a …

… As we dance, we: * awaken to and steady our connection with our essential Self: Power, Wisdom, Love * cleanse physical toxins and repressed/unbalanced emotions * liberate anxiety, stress and depression * actively create inner vitality and brightness, physical strength and exuberance * tap deeper personal power (which supports self-esteem, healthy relationships, success in business, dormant talents) * discover and realize our Essential Purpose There is no need for a spiritua …

… Long standing problems with health, depression, relationships, failed finances, etc. are usually a result of unconscious 'entanglements' in the family soul. Doing a constellation is a way to bring those entanglements to light, and to allow for some resolution to happen. Quite often after a constellation, other members of the family who were not present for the constellation--and didn't even know it was happening--report dramatic shifts as a result. Because the family is a system--like an energet …

I started to chant Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, the title of Shakyamuni’s last writing known as the Lotus Sutra, 16 years ago in 1996. I also became a member of the lay Buddhist branch based on the philosophy and teaching of Nichiren Daishonin called the Soka Gakki International-USA. I had experienced tremendous unhappiness, hopelessness, miseries, depressive state, no confidence, no esteem, a negative person, insecurities, stress and anxiety up until this point in 1996. At times, I really thought that …

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 …

The teaching and discussion of Taoist Healing techinques, wisdom & theories and practical applications in your own life. The teaching and discussion of Chinese Shamanism and practical applications.