THIS GROUP HAS DECENTRALIZED. We all have equal rights and responsibilities and resources. Any member can schedule a group meeting. As adults we are all responsible for our own safety, plans, and materializing our desires such as reaching out to others and making connections. If this is impossible for a group member to do, then I highly encourage they seek help from a professional who can help them navigate and make their own tools. This group in no form or way replaces or comes close to replaci …

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 …

This group will plan fun activities for people with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease (PD) to do in the DC area. PD patients need to stay physically, and mentally, active. Too many times, we are told we are too young to have PD, we look too healthy to have PD, etc. It can be a challenge to find someone who truly understands what it is like to have PD. Being diagnosed with PD at a young age can be a real shock for someone, and it often leads to depression. Physical activity can help the body, and h …

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 …

NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connections groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All groups are confidential- participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Everyone is a valued …

… It will offer support to those who need it during their time of struggle, confusion and even depression while we bond as “sisters” and create long lasting memories with each other. Supporting Us will hold monthly meetings to include activities such as card and board games. We will also indulge in local “outings” (such as trips to DC, movie and dinner nights, etc) as well as some other traveling. Later as the group progresses, I would like for our sisters to perform some volunteer work as a grou …

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI NoVA 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 illness, or seeking suppor …

… The shadow can appear in our lives as depression, shame, guilt, procrastination, anxiety, or even as an addiction. You're tired of the shadow having this dominion over you and sense that your magnificence is being obscured by it. Therefore, you wish to face and integrate this part of yourself. Perhaps you've experimented with or looked for a support group before but couldn't quite find the right fit. Maybe these "support groups" weren't even supportive, in the sense that you didn't feel you were …

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 …

                            Sahaja Meditation is a simple, time-honored technique. It helps reduce stress and increase wellness. It brings better focus and helps people become more centered and better balanced. Anyone can do it. It’s also free.

… EFT has been clinically proven to be effective in treating many issues that prevent us from living a more holistic, joyful life such as ongoing stress/anxiety, fears and phobias, depression, insomnia, physical pain, trauma, cravings, among many others. It is also highly effective for pain relief.