Coping with divorce, adapting to the many changes, learning to thrive in your life after divorce—it’s a challenge that can be made easier with the help and advice of other men and women who are also experiencing separation and divorce. Find a supportive place to share your journey Learn from others’ experience as they move through different versions and stages of divorce recovery Exchange information about divorce resources and ways to support your new life after divorce Receive fee …

When people grieve over a loss of a loved one, it is usually very helpful and comforting to express those feelings among other people who have an understanding of grief based on their own experiences. It is reassuring to know that your feelings are not unusual. As people share their own experience, they learn from one another and give comfort and support to each other. Each session includes a discussion of challenges common to most people at some point in their grief journey, from the initial sh …

The WVPC Caregiver Support Group will offer a time for sharing experiences, ideas, situations and frustrations one encounters in the role of caregiver. It is a “time out” for caregivers to take care of themselves while learning how to use community resources as well as more effective methods for coping with the demands of care giving. The goal of this group is to share practical, emotional and spiritual support as caregivers.

This group is for care providers who want to interact with others facing the same issues.  we as a group will help through the emotional turmoil of caring for parents who are transistioning.  You can relax, make friends, gain needed information from your peers or just be in a group that knows what you are facing while dealing with aging family members.  We are all about you, everyone here is an added support. 

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need. This is a support group run by NAMI trained facilitators for families and friends of mentally ill people. The g …

Caring and honest support is essential when men are experiencing changes in their lives. Changes in jobs, relationships, divorce, death or separation from loved ones—all can add stress and grief to men’s lives that need the counter-balance of support that can help them meet these challenges in a strong and loving way Men are stronger and happier when they are connected to themselves, their bodies, their lovers, their children and to each other. Unfortunately, our upbringing, culture and press …

I'm a recently certified life coach, and I intend to focus my practice on helping empowering women to become the best person they can become by overcoming any internal obstacles that keep them from unlocking their true potential. This meetup group is going to be a place where women can get together for the purpose of communicating openly with, and supporting one another; where they can discuss important decisions, and deal with anything that comes up in their lives that gets in the way of they'r …

A support group for immigrant women (and men) to make through the painful journey of separation and divorce a little bit easier. A transition to an important discovery that can facilitate a great transformation in your life. Immigrant women (and men) in their 50s and older (or younger) are encouraged to join this group so we can start sharing our own individual journey and discovery while providing the most-needed support to each other during this critical times of our lives. Discover your stren …

Are you concerned about the impact of environmental issues and their impact on global social events? Do you see your relationship with Earth as crucial to your physical and emotional well-being? Have you experienced stress and anxiety due to the disruption in this relationship? By joining this safe and confidential support and process group you can learn to manage your stress,feel at ease while deepening your understanding and personal commitment to live from your values, and engage the world ar …

This is a group of caregivers (family members, friends...) of loved ones who suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  This is a new group that formed in late 2011.  It is open to women and men who care for a spouse, parent or child sufferer of OCD.  The group's goal is to provide a respectful and safe space for mutual support, talk about ways to minimize family distress or dysfunction that often occur with OCD, and share resources about OCD management and treatment.

The purpose of this group is to bring together new and expectant parents in the South Bay and provide a comfortable and casual setting to share valuable information on various topics regarding pregnancy and parenting.  There will be short presentations, guest speakers and periodic giveaways!  My goal (and passion!), as the South Bay's Baby Planner, is to ensure you have the support, information and help that you need to be confident, knowledgeable and organized before baby arrives. If you are tr …

DBSA is a national organization supporting those affected by depression or bipolar mood disorders.www.DBSAPaloAlto.org www.dbsalliance.org  Come join us the first three Wednesdays of every month 6:30-8:30 PM we'll be glad to have you! Our group is free and no registration or commitments are required. What we share, we share in a safe, confidential, informative and warm atmosphere. We host speakers, workshops, and community events. DBSA Palo Alto has been serving the community for over …

A meetup group designed to bring together SF Bay Area fathers whose parental rights are threatened or dysfunctional with the goal of exchanging advice, offering support, and ideally finding a path to fix the problems. This group is for single fathers, divorced fathers, and any father experiencing parental alienation and other challenges. Please do not use this as a forum for rants or for spreading negativity and hate!

This is an ongoing support group for women experiencing menopausal and perimenopause  symptoms. These symptoms include, but are not limited to: night sweats, hot flashes, thickening middle, fuzzy memory, and low libido. This group will also help foster the Wise Woman in each of us. This group will provide emotional support, and suggest some resources. The group leader will facilitate the process of women supporting women through this transition. Guest speakers will attend the group to help membe …

I started this Group because I have Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and have been in Chronic Pain for over 3 years. After attending a 7 week chronic Pain program, I decided that once it was over I needed to continue to have that same type of support , which I received from the program. I also wanted to empower myself, and others. I then contacted the American Chronic Pain Association and decided to start my own group. BUTTERFLIS was created "Better understanding through teaching Empow …

Don't suffer alone. If you have any of the following symptoms feel free to join our group: chronic pain, chronic fatigue, insomnia, auto immune disorders like lupus, sjogrens and irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, back/neck/shoulder pain. Many of us have valuable information we can share. And most of all we can cheer each other up! MISSION:  To provide support, activities, a forum and  opportunity to share knowledge for those who suffer with fibro, chronic pain and/or fatigue. WELCOME: We welc …