The only reason to join my meetup is if you're someone who wants to know as much as possible about bipolar disorder, especially in regards to how best to thrive with our disorder. I come armed with numerous thorough, expensive and informative Psychiatric textbooks, a few Clinical Psychology Textbooks, as well as numerous excellent books on Bipolar Disorder, which you will have full access to once you join the group. The books alone are worth thousands of dollars. Then I also add to the mix profe …

The purpose of this group is to meet other people suffering from bipolar disorder. To discuss symptoms (and how they effect our jobs, activities and relationships), moods, medications, natural solutions, and treatments in a group that attempts to be as neutral and positive as possible. And maybe even make some new bipolar friends. I started this group because I was dissatisfied with other groups I had joined in the past. Certain discussions at such group(s) seemed to veer off into inappropriate …

Se voce esta triste,desanimado com a vida,se perguntando que sentido tem essa vida?,se sentindo depressivo sem vontade de sair de casa,com dificuldade de relacionamento com seus filhos ou passando por problemas no casamento.Não desista, ainda há uma saida.

This group presents information, experiences and news to evoke full human potential. Welcome to Spiritual Transitions! My name is Laura Schwalm-Anthony and I am a Master Psychic Healer, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Modern day Spiritualist. I have over 18 years experience in helping people all over the world heal and balance their body, mind and spirit. I look forward to sharing the information which I have learned, not only through books but through physical practice and experiences. In …

AFC who wants to meet other AFC, or PUA who like a wingman or two for going out sarging. Share your tactics or stories of success/failure routines. Share any hot spots in or around NYC for meeting HBs. Our goal is to help each other improve our skills and become more successful in building relationships by going out to the field and practice approaching and closing. Lair Seduction Master Pick-Up Artists PUA P.U.A. wingman wingmen Master Pick Up Artists MPUA mpua's men's group socializing skills …

We are an LGBT peer-led discussion and support group dealing with emotional health and wellness. We provide a safe, open and non-judgemental environment encouraging members to listen to each other, share experiences and learn ways to cope, heal and grow. We do this in an atmosphere of welcome, acceptance and empathy. We currently meet the 2nd Thursday of the month at the LGBT Community Center in New York City.

My goal in life is personal growth through as many means as possible, and I would really like to support others in this endeavor as well. I am a firm believer that real growth and change happens when you connect with other people and have the safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, and be accepted for who you are anyway :). I would like us to gather together and do various activities and exercises to uncover those areas in ourselves that need work, to support each other in this process, and …

A movement empowering New Yorkers to do more of the things they love by recharging through meditation, a practical way to refresh every day, invented thousands of years ago. Reinvented in 2011. In 2013, IMeditateNY is going nonvio - supporting a nation-wide campaign by the Art of Living Foundation in raising awareness to the power of nonviolence. In the US alone, 10 million crimes (acts of violence) are reported each year. For each act of violence, we pledge 100 acts of nonviolence, making the v …

The Laughter Salon with NYC's Laughter Stylist, Francine Shore is designed for baby boomers, gen Xers and all betwixed , between and bedazzled!. We have been meeting for the last 5 years and I'm thrilled to join Meet Up for my ongoing event!! My workshops infuse cardio-vascular movement through a "Laughter Lifestyle. This is the latest stress -busting  fitness trend for everyBODY! Laughter yoga is performed standing up and is based on yogic principles that integrate laughter exercises with move …

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused psychotherapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or neg …

This group is being formed to help diabetics manage the daily challenges that comes with diabetes. Through both a psychotherapeutic and educational approach members will grow and learn better ways to manage their diabetes both physically and emotionally. As a group member you will: • Be assisted in managing emotional instability and mood swings from low and high blood glucose. • Learn how to identify whether your mood is based on your environment, relationships with others, or blood glucose lev …

Yoga Nidra (Integerative Restoration) is a profoundly transformative practice that leads to lasting psychological change, as well as physical and emotional healing. It teaches how to live a contented life, free of conflict, anxiety and fear and suffering by revealing our inherent ground of health and wholeness. Yoga Nidra teaches us how to embody skills that we can use throughout our lifetime, that provide us with a sense of mastery when encountering difficult situations, and teaches us how to …

This group is created by Cure Alliance for Mental Illness (www.curealliance.org), a nonprofit organization devoted to education about mental illness and advocating for cures. We welcome everyone interested in learning about and raising awareness of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental illnesses. This is not a support group; instead we seek to employ scientific and clinical knowledge towards eliminating the stigma of mental disorder …

I will be talking about the neuroscience of female orgasm, and how it can be used to treat depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. I'll also be talking about the medical and scientific evidence supporting my work, and future research endeavors.

Are you someone who needs to create a lifestyle change in order to improve your health? Lose weight, eat better, exercise regularly? You choose what you want to do and how to do it. The group brainstorms solutions for you and keeps you focused on your goals.

Q: How can hypnosis change my life?  A: Hypnosis is a therapy tool that can give you the power to take charge of your life and stop smoking, lose weight, combat anxiety, depression or phobias. Hypnosis does this faster, more safely and more effectively than any other type of therapy or drug. 1.Weight Loss Seminar– learn how you can lose 20lbs in just one month! 2.Stress, Phobias and Anxiety– feel stress free not just now but for the rest of your life. Hypnosis intervenes and eliminates fears a …

This is a nonprofessional support group for anxiety disorders. Our main purpose is to share our experiences of living and struggling with our anxiety disorders and to provide emotional support. Our group is not a substitute for professional group therapy. Our currently biweekly meetings takes place at the Citigroup Building's Lower Level Atrium. This is located at East Midtown, Manhattan and our meetings last about 2 hours. You must agree to follow our Attendance Policy and the Guidelines of Con …

Do you find that people act surprised when you tell them you have a disability? Do they say "But you don't look sick" or ask what's your disability really about? Are you wanting support to move ahead in your life despite your disability? Are you wanting to support a friend or family member that has a medical condition? Well, this Meetup's just for you. It's an environment where people with the "non visible disability" of Fibromyalgia, Lupus, OCD, CFS, HIV, Cancer, Mental health disorders, and ma …

The purpose of this group is to meet other people who suffer from extreme shyness, social anxiety or phobia, and work through and past it forever. We offer support, understanding, and the opportunity to share your story and experiences with others who face the same challenges. Together, we will learn and practice the skills it takes to over come social anxiety forever.

Do you want to feel better about yourself and to have an enjoyable time doing it? This is a group for anyone who is interested in improving their self-confidence, self-esteem, or self-worth. Self-esteem is the sum of self-confidence (a feeling of personal capacity) and self-respect (a feeling of personal worth). We meet on a regular basis to talk about how we're doing, to support one another, and to discuss related exercises. Join us! Why I charge a very small fee: to cover the monthly fee that …

This club is unique, as far as support groups go, because the key is to have fun and facilitate friendships while educating the community about epilepsy. We can introduce each other to favorite New York City venues and bond over similar issues. We usually meet on the last Sunday of every month to discuss a different issue and enjoy a different activity. Anyone's suggestion about places or topics will be greatly appreciated as this is YOUR club. I want this club to be an upbeat experience because …

Sunday Meditation group will meet (30 min. Toning*, 30 minutes of Silence, In the last 10-15 min. there is an optional lie down and Alexander teachers put “hands on” with live music) I look forward to meeting you. My husband and I began meditating and toning together 13 years ago and, at the start of the New Year, I felt prompted to start a group in my Brooklyn home. We had our first meeting and it was fantastic. I introduced toning and, for those with no experience, I very briefly discussed so …

Awaken your body and mind’s innate healing powers Develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships Learn to work constructively with your own emotions Stimulate your minds innate problem solving capabilities Develop new resources and capabilities Become clear about your life’s purpose Develop your intuition by tapping into the innate intelligence that resides within your body and mind Our bodies communicate with us all the time. Many of us are so over stimulated and stressed out that we canno …

I started this group because someone very close to me is a cutter. She is too close to me to help her, in fact, which is an irony many healer types face with issues of family members. I'm a professional health educator (master degree plus certifications) and I use and teach techniques that are extremely effective in eliminating phobias, addictions, obsessions and compulsions. I decided if I cannot help her directly, perhaps I can help others struggling to quit cutting or any other anxiety-based …

A Social Community for people ages 25-50 (or early 50s) whose parents (BOTH) have passed away. PLEASE READ THIS FULLY BEFORE JOINING! SOME PEOPLE HAVE WANTED TO JOIN WHO ARE ESTRANGED FROM THEIR PARENTS OR WHOSE PARENTS ARE ILL. I CAN HELP YOU FIND OTHER GROUPS FOR THOSE ISSUES BUT THIS ONE IS JUST FOR PEOPLE WHOSE PARENTS ARE NO LONGER LIVING. BOTH PARENTS, not just one parent. This group is restricted to people whose parents have passed away (both of them). Some people have wanted to join whos …

For more information about service and this group visit my page /log -http://www.askthecognitivebehaviortherapist.wordpress.com/ -http://www.askthecbt.com This group is about educating health professionals & non health pros on Cognitive Behavior Therapy & Biofeedback: how it can directly impact one's life by providing symptom resolution (anxiety, depression, procrastination, pain, insomnia, phobias, body image concerns, relationship problems, etc), as well as how you can use CBT daily to …

Thoughts are at the root of our emotions, actions, and are what help us to make sense of life. At the same time, thinking thoughts is the fastest way to lose touch with reality, create misunderstanding, and feel out of control. Learning how to balance the mind starts with learning how to identify and dissolve the hypnosis of thought. Here, we can construct healthier thoughts, better guide emotions, communicate clearer, and make decisions that actually align with honest intentions. Open Focus Tra …

Ever wonder "Why am I feeling this way?" or "Why is it so difficult sometimes to be a parent?" We are psychotherapists and yes, mommas too. We are starting a therapeutic group focused on helping new mothers find their way on the amazing, also difficult, path they've undertaken. We know from experience that it's easy to discuss the joys with others, and it's often what's expected from a new mother. What's not so easy is how to process the challenges and not feel judged. The goals of this group ar …