A support group to help others that suffer from anxiety and depression. Hosted by Mother and Son that both suffered from anxiety, looking to give back to the community. Just a simple round-table discussion, no pressure to talk, just come and listen if you like or tell your story to others who understand. Will have printouts on topics also.

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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… 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 …

… In addition to the monthly support groups, we have more casual social activities. Keeping the needs of people with Asperger's in mind, these social outings periodically meet at various locations. We have also attended and tabled at a number of autism conferences around the Midwest. We are always looking for suggestions for future activities, discussion topics, and new groups. If you are looking for information on the GRASP Chicago group in Evanston, please visit http://www.grasp.org/res_sg.htm . …

Why aren't you dancing your butt off at a club tonight? Is it your two left feet? Did your friends make fun of your bad moves until you just gave up and stopped going? Are you self-conscious about what to do about your arms... or your legs... or your whole body? Maybe you're curious but too nervous to actually step onto the floor and let loose. Do you have trouble finding the rhythm when you hear a song? Are you addicted to the salt shakers or the lawnmower? Do memories of homecoming or prom (or …

This group is built around support groups for adults with Aspergers, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder- NOS, nonverbal learning disabilities and other similar learning disabilities. In addition to support groups in Chicago and Evanston, this site will also feature other support groups and social opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum in Chicago and its suburbs. I welcome relatives, professionals, and other friends of adults on the autism spectrum to join this site in hopes that …

I am a yoga teacher. I believe in the raw power of yoga to transform, empower, and return us to a sense of aliveness. But I also think that yoga is exclusive. In studios, yoga is too fast, too expensive, and too intimidating to be of use to those who could most use it. Return Yoga (ie, me) is not a studio, but the practices of yoga brought into the world. I am new to Chicagoland area and slowly finding spaces in which to teach. Yoga has scientifically proven results in terms of chronic pain and …

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 …

Do you use food to cope with depression and anxiety? Are you always thinking about your next meal? Are you unhappy with the way you look and feel? Are you struggling to lose weight and stay fit? If the answers to these questions are "YES," then we have a place that can help. Licesned clinical social worker, Ross Alexander, is running a weekly group that tackles the common struggles that people have with overeating and the guilt and depresion that follow. We understand that the body and m …

When Western science is combined with ancient wisdom and knowledge from around the world your ability to manifest an incredible life is exponentially increased. This is Dr. White’s unique approach to life, love, health and prosperity coaching. For ex., she teaches natural approaches to improving vision based on western science along with vision medical qigong. Medical qigong is a branch of Chinese medicine that is over 5,000 years old. Her background is in counseling, couple counseling, manifest …

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 …

Welcome!!! Whether you're looking for similar Yorkshire owner in your neighborhood for the occassional playdate or would like to be a part of larger meetup opportunities, Chicago Yorkies is an active group.   The purpose of our group is to 1) provide socialization opportunities, 2) educate owners on care and nutrition, and 3) provide fun educational events with speakers and presenters.    Meetup.com is about connecting in person with others of similar interest, Meet …

… What in me causes the suffering such as frustration, anger, disappointment, fear, anxiety and so on. What are my beliefs and concepts, what is the image about myself, who do I believe to be, how do I believe I should be?” Staying with these kinds of questions in a meditative rather than analytical way makes all the difference. It makes it so clear that all forms of negativity arise from within, just triggered to become visible through events. So this is the purpose of the group. It is for everyo …

Change can be difficult. Facing a life change/transition can create anxiety in us, fill us with grief over what we have lost and leave us feeling confused and uncertain about the future. WIT is a psycho-educational and support group for women who are going through different transitions in life. Transitions could be of any kind including divorce, death of a loved one,job loss, empty nest, caring for a loved one, illness/injury, relocation etc.

… Tai chi practice connects the student with a natural healing process-Boosts the immune system, Slows the aging process, Lowers blood pressure-Reduces anxiety, depression, fatigue and overall mood disturbances while Minimizing the pain effects of chronic conditions such as allergies and asthma and Improves breathing function. Class Content Introduction Class for 6 weeks (May 22nd through June 28th 2012) Traditional Chen Tai Chi 19 step form Participants will learn the 1st half of traditional Chen …