Do you or have you experienced anxiety and depression? As a person in recovery from both, I believe that we can come together to share our stories (confidentially) and support each other. I am currently training to become a Peer Support Counselor and I hope to find women 21+ in the Fairfax/Annandale area to meet every other week or so. Please join me!

Arlington Bipolar and Depression Support is to provide support to those living with the effects of being bipolar.

We welcome you to join our support group, where you will find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting, and can make a positive difference in the lives of others. There is no charge to join or attend our meetings, and you don't have to be a Meetup member. (Note: Our group is actually much larger than what you'll see represented on this website. About 20 people usually show up to each meeting, most of whom are not even Meetup members.) To learn more about our support group a …

Meet with hypnosis and NLP practitioners to discuss techniques, exchange ideas, etc. Particularly looking at areas of hypnosis, conversational hypnosis, NLP anchoring and other ways of inducing change or trance. We are a fun group of people ranging from beginners to experienced professionals looking to share and explore ideas, techniques. This meetup is a safe place for beginners and experienced professionals to try new techniques, polish up existing skills and learn new ways and new skills. We …

Everyone deserves to have a friend and this group is meant to help shy or anxiety-full young adults (in their 20s and 30s) from the northern Washington suburbs (Potomac, Rockville, Chevy Chase) to make friends thru meetups for drinks and conversations (perhaps more and different events down the road). Please don't hesitate to join if you are in your twenties and thirties and are struggling, for whatever reason, in finding a friend.

Action for Happiness (USA) is a movement for positive social change. We're bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone. For fifty years we've aimed relentlessly at higher incomes. But despite being much wealthier, we're no happier than we were five decades ago. At the same time we've seen an increase in wider social issues, including a worrying rise in anxiety and depression in young people. It's time for a positive change in …

I'm giving away my favorite Integrative Nutrition book. Download your e-book here and boost your health and happiness levels really quickly! Great recipes are included along with why diets don't work for weight loss and what does really work. http://jessica-ann-wagner.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com/book Dear New Friends, I'm so glad you found us! Welcome! Please make yourself at home. Be still and breathe deeply. Relax, feel comfortable, and just be you. You can feel free to leave the stre …

This is a typical book club, discussion will be held at a Takoma Park cafe or restaurant (not at the library). We will discuss about 6 to 12 books a year rotating through a list of topics including Economics and Distribution, Environmental Politics. School Lunch Politics, Vegetarianism, Veganism and Animal Rights (as a political topic), Language Policy, Gun Control and citizen activism (and more). The hope is that we can support progressive authors, and learn what we need to learn to move forwar …

All G/T kids need to meet, chat with, and play stimulating educational games with their peers. Underachieving gifted kids may have AD/HD, Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments, Depression, OCD or OD, or have trouble making friends. They may hate to read or write. They're also creative, have great imaginations, are funny, and super-sensitive. They have high potential, but haven't met it recently. They tend to be visual, right-brained learners. BRAINRELIEF, LLC holds workshops or suppo …

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI Northern Virginia sponsors local support groups, educational programs, and advocacy with the goal of affording individuals with mental illness opportunities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Anyone interested in knowing more about mental illnes …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

Anxiety is the No. 1 mental health problem in the U.S. You are not alone! I am creating this group because I have not been able to find one in the Montgomery County area. I envision a regular meeting for people to share their experience with anxiety, learn coping techniques, make friends and plan social outings. Anxiety disorders include panic, OCD, phobias and social anxiety. Depression often co-occurs.

This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

W are a faith-based support group for women who would like to learn more about making improvements in their lives in the area of relationship connections, boundary setting and grieving losses. Members will also explore areas such as depression, anger, unforgiveness and self-worth as well as spiritual growth challenges and serving in ministry. Encouragement and emphasis will be on helping you to evaluate current behaviors, thought processes and past experiences within the context of a small group …

The Mindfulness Center is a holistic wellness center in Bethesda, MD, offering wellness classes and services including yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage and more. SERVICES & CLASSES meditation, yoga, tai chi, breathwork, prenatal yoga, nia yoga dance, acupuncture, massage, bioenergy, hypnosis, biodanza, body sculpting, personal training, stress reduction, qi gong, connecting couples, nutritional consulting, wholistic yoga, pilates, group acupuncture, chakra yoga, connecting coupl …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing. We discuss topics like: -Depression and …

Throughout life I have realize that when you help others you would get blessings in return. The purpose of this group is to give a helping hand to other in their time of need and also volunteering to make a difference in other people’s lives. Well helping others we will also be developing strong friendship with others. I will be 27 years old in a week so I am still young and like to have fun so after helping others we will be having a lot of get together and just hanging out and having fun. We a …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

This group is for those suffering from mental illness who are Christians or are interested in Christianity. We meet once a week for peer-to-peer therapy, to discuss different techniques that can utilized to assist those suffering from mental illness. We are looking forward to meeting those who are interested in joining.

I am passionate about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the incredible benefits that can come from the simple act of tapping on specific points on the body while holding an intention for healing. It sometimes seems too good to be true yet, as a practitioner, I've seen too many successful results to doubt its power. I want to continue to spread and share this amazing technique with the Washington DC community. To that end, we will have weekly or bi-weekly meetups to tap together on a number …

The ending of a romantic relationship can be one of the most painful and difficult events that you can experience. Someone important to you has suddenly disappeared from your life. You experience a loss, and that loss is called "heartbreak." Along with this loss comes a whole basket of feelings and emotions, including depression, anxiety, anger, denial, etc. What further complicates this loss, however, is the fact that the other person has the nerve to still be alive! And that comes with a lot o …

Are you feeling stuck and want to work out your issues? Do you value self-reflection and want to find greater understanding of yourself? Are you looking for support in changing your life for the better? If you answered yes, consider participating our upcoming Personal Growth Support Group. A support group is a safe, protected environment where you can get help and support from others while you learn to make changes in your life. Discussing current and past issues and receiving feedback from t …

This group is for women who are currently going through anxiety and panic to meet others, as well as those who have recovered to share their success stories.

Are you breathing right? Have you ever counted how many times you breathe in a minute? Breathing is the first act of life and it’s the last act of life. In between, the whole life we are breathing in and out, but not attending to the breath Ninety percent of the impurities in the body go out through the breath because we are breathing twenty-four hours a day. The breath is our best friend -- it's always with us. And yet, we hardly know much about it. What's more ... it holds some timeless sec …

This is a support group for women in Peri menopause / menopause. We get together to discuss, share, educate our new and challenging life change IE: hot flashes/ nite sweats, mood swings, depression, low libido, memory loss, weight gain etc. Feel like menopause has knocked the sexy out of you, feel alone dealing with the new you, who you didn't invite. Lets help and inform one another how to embrace this new phase into women hood. Your not alone and your not losing it. Diva's in menopause are her …

Learn and experience the power of transforming challenges in our lives using various self-help tools for managing stress, pain, disorganization, and poor communication. This group will meet monthly to experience innovative interventions to help create meaningful and powerful goals with solutions to what is keeping you stuck with a support group and accountability to insure success. Change negative self perceptions by transforming anger, pain , anxiety, learning challenges, and stress to create m …

Sahaja Meditation is meant for everyone who desires to find his or her true self, which is full of peace, joy of life and love for others. It is not just a book or a set of exercises but a living science that will open up to you gradually as your meditations become deeper and your experience stronger and more fulfilling. Sahaja Meditation was founded by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. It involves the awakening of a subtle spiritual energy known as the Kundalini which lies dormant in the sacrum bone, …

This is a Bangladeshi singles club. Being single is not anything to be ashamed about in our age! We live in a time when most relationships break up and there is no guarantee that even the best ones will last. In the meantime, there is much to enjoy in life, and singleness has a great many benefits that those couples you envy would give an arm or a leg for! I started this group to focus, being Single and Bangladeshi how we can live our life happy, not controlled and be proud. Take charge of your …