The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-Greater Chicago, a non-profit self help group of lay persons, endeavors to help people whose lives are affected by mood disorders to better their lives: By offering support groups for members, families and friends. By educating those with the illness, their families and friends. By counteracting the isolation caused by such illness, providing a sense of community, sharing the experience of the illness and its management. By restoring self-esteem s …
We welcome you ~ anyone in Chicagoland, suburbs, state or anywhere. The group seeks to break the isolation of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. We have four aspects, 1} TOPIC meetings 2} SUPPORT leads 3} SOCIAL gatherings 4} ONLINE Message Board See next for details .. 1} *TOPIC meetings are held occasionally, to explore specific subject areas, and for mutual encouragement. 2} *SUPPORT: see Discussions -> Message Board. Talk-lines & Lifelines are posted, as well as See …
The Hope.Support.Power group has been created to join together people who are losing hope and direction with their lives-- but aren't ready to give up. The group will offer collaborative encouragement and healing as well as opportunity to experience proven techniques that empower each member to make the changes necessary for a happier and healthier life. It is ideal for everyone seeking a more productive life and for those people stuggling with: Depression Chronic pain Loneliness High Stres …
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Based on the Book All Children Flourishing; it is parenting guide for all children but developed for children with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration, Twice Exceptional, Gifted, High Intensity, Highly Sensitive, Spectrum/Autistic qualities, Anxiety/Depression, School Refusal, Homeschooler, Educators and Therapists
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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 …
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… Research has shown iRest/Yoga Nidra to effectively reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and chemical dependencey. Active duty military and veterans have benefited from iRest. (For more information visit www.irest.us) “If you have ever had a bit of a problem with meditating, please try to attend iRest. As facilitated by Jacqui, it is wonderfully relaxing and a powerful way to explore the inner self." ~ Dianne Reddington, Attune Aura Photography Instructor/Facilitat …
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… 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 …
We are a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of mature dogs and cats age 5 years old and older. It all began with a group of people who loved animals. But in particular, the older animals. Dogs who had a little grey around the muzzle, but whose hearts were young and whose love knew no bounds. Cats who lounged around, pretending to be hard of hearing, until the whir of the can-opener proved otherwise. These animals had once been loved, cherished, and part o …
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Welcome! This group is designed to guide you in making most important life decisions and assist you in effortless conception, harmonious pregnancy, and raising healthy, creative and co-operative baby. Our goal is to help FUTURE MOMS to: Understand and eliminate barriers to your successful conception and pregnancy Resolve any previous relationship traumas, including childhood and relationship issues with parents and significant others that often present major barriers for successful conception, …
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… The goal of this group is to make friendships in a non-threatening, low key, safe, and fairly mentally stable environment (to clarify, depression, anxiety, OCD, etc, is common among introverts. That is OK as long as you show respectful boundaries with the rest of the group). If you happen to meet someone you want to date at our meetups and the feeling is mutual on their end, we won't stand in the way. However, there are plenty of other singles groups on here that you can join instead if that's w …
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 …
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I have started this group for people who live with chronic pain and chronic illness. To provide a encouraging environment for sufferers, an oasis where they can find tools to enhance their quality of life by providing emotional, relational, spiritual, and practical support through a variety of resources. Heathly people don't understand what it is like to live with an illness everyday, it makes us feel alone and misunderstood. But you are not alone and I look forward to meeting you and bring som …
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The primary purpose of the group is to reduce social anxiety. The means to this end is by meeting frequently in a small group facilitated by a trained professional. The facilitator will introduce members to one another and encourage conversation with questions and comments. No pressure will be exerted, but rather periodic invitations to participate. As the group develops, members will be encouraged to take over the facilitators tasks but only if they feel comfortable doing so. If a large number …
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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.
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I started this group due to my own social anxiety and my desire to work through it without the high cost of therapy! The purpose is to discuss our experiences in a supportive environment, I believe this initial "exposure" type therapy will be beneficial. The more we can talk and share with and in front of eachother the easier it will become in our daily lives! Join this group if you are tired of avoiding social situations or feeling uncomfortable when you are in them, join this group for practic …
… Due to the collective whole of these pictures, some people develop ailments and mental or emotional distress and issues such as chronic stress, anxiety, depression, hypertension, fear and nervousness, worry and even OCD amongst many others. After practicing Maum Meditation, many people have completely eliminated these problems altogether. Nearly all others improve exponentially upon management of their conditions and eliminate most of them. Through the 7-step method of subtraction, people bec …
No One Told Me It Would Be This Hard: A Postpartum Support Group for Moms Is having a baby different than you thought? Feeling anxious, sad, irritable or overwhelmed? Having difficulty bonding with your baby or feel you should love your baby more? This group is open to all mothers with babies up to 12 months old who are emotionally struggling with adjusting to motherhood. The group is led by a licensed therapist and offers moms the opportunity to share their feelings and experiences in a support …
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This group is for NoStigmas volunteers a.k.a. Stigma Erasers. If you want to help build a community of hope & understanding and be an advocate for those touched by suicide & mental health issues, join our group to learn more about how to get involved! The mission of NoStigmas is to raise awareness and erase the stigmas of suicide and mental illness by sharing stories of hope and inspiration from those touched by suicide and mental illness and educating the general public about mental health issu …
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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