Our group focuses on helping each other with the struggles of agoraphobia (Fear of leaving the house or going places), anxiety, weight loss/food addiction and related issues. Sometimes diet, depression, anxiety, isolation, physical pain and other issues go hand in hand. We will also be utilizing a study group platform whereby our members can recommend books for the group to read and then discuss what, if anything, they found helpful. We will be meeting every other Wednesday, starting 10/26/2 …

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 …

Meditation is often defined as taking a moment to sit quietly or to ponder. True meditation, however is much more than this. It is state of profound, deep peace that occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert. This is just the beginning of an inner transformation that takes us to a higher level of awareness. This enables us to fulfill our true human potential. The problem, of course, is how to achieve this state. Within every human being there is a subtle system of three chan …

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You were born with gifts that were meant to heal the problems that our world is facing today, including the troubled global economies, the rise of anger and hatred, the increased occurrences of depression, and the tendency to fall into harmful addictions to escape it all. Despite all this sadness, you have this inner voice encouraging you to unleash your gifts, so you can instantly start spreading the “good” to as many people as possible, but… Are you frustrated because you know you have intuit …

Do you have questions like, "What is the point of life?" and, "What happens if I die?" Alpha is a place to ask anything. Explore the meaning of life from a Christian perspective in a relevant and non-threatening way.

… Tai chi practice connects the student with a natural healing process-Boosts the immune system, Slows the aging process, Lowers blood pressure-Reduces anxiety, depression, fatigue and overall mood disturbances while Minimizing the pain effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma and Improves breathing function. Class Content Introduction Class for 6 weeks (May 22nd through June 28th 2012) Traditional Chen Tai Chi 19 step form Participants will learn the 1st half of traditional Chen …

We want to look at and explore the effects of Gangsters, G-men and Gun Molls during the 1920's and 1930's. These two decades took decadence to a new level. It was a perfect storm of demon alcohol being banned, corrupt government officials, and a public that was thirsty to first have fun in the 20's Jazz age and then escape the misery of the Great Depression. These two decades changed everything about Chicago and the US. Anybody who has an interest in the era, or a relative who stirred bathtub gi …

… 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 …