The goal of this meetup group is to provide a forum of support for gay men suffering from shyness and social anxiety. Social anxiety can manifest itself in our lives in a range of different ways. From a seemingly harmless shyness around others to the panic and fear of agoraphobia, social anxiety's impact on our lives runs the full spectrum. First off, I think sharing our stories amongst each other will help us learn that we are not alone. Second, I think developing a support system can be a c …

Meet with other local people who suffer from shyness or social anxiety. Offer support and understanding and share your story with others. Learn and practice the skills it takes to over come your challenges not just with society but all so yourself. Have fun with nonjudgementel people in a relax setting. Our meet ups are to help people make friends, practice social skills, and have fun while doing both.

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 …

Anxiety Talks is a support group for young adults struggling with panic and anxiety. It is run by people with anxiety, for people with anxiety, and no mental health professionals are present. Come and meet supportive peers, discuss your challenges in a safe environment, and learn practical steps for reducing anxiety.

A meetup for Painfully Shy women (those who have social anxiety disorder). If social anxiety has crippled your life, come join us. Don't worry if you are painfully shy to the point where you barely talk. I understand! Step by step you will become more comfortable in social settings. Wallflower Power is where Social Anxiety has a voice and it can be social and fun! My goal is to make this group resourceful and meaningful to you. Keep in mind that it is okay to be soft spoken or introverted. The d …

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 a support group for other women like me who struggle with Anxiety and Depression.

Craft of Charisma is meet-up group lead by some of the top dating coaches, and social dynamics experts in the world. Located in New York, we help singles to move past social anxieties, develop social intelligence and to improve the quality of their social interactions and dating life. By breaking down the mechanics of social interactions, we provide the knowledge to help individuals develop fantastic relationships. Key words: Dating, Singles, Dating Coach, Life Coach, Dating Strategies, Singles …

Join Lauren Westbrook, professional "Social Strategies Coach" and founder of Westbrook Strategies (an interpersonal communications and image consulting firm in NYC) for 1-hour workshops for individuals interested in improving social/communication skills. Workshops will cover a variety of topics, including: Meeting New People Making Small Talk First Dates Building Meaningful Relationships Body Language Public Speaking Dealing with Difficult People Communicating Effectively in the Workpl …

Friendly get together where we share our experience weekly in a safe place free of judgement. I believe real growth and change happens when those with social anxiety connect with other people and have a safe space to make mistake, ask questions, and be accepted for who we are. I would like us to get together to uncover areas in ourselves that need work to support each other in the process and make a few friends while we're at it. Some of the activities include but are not limited to the followin …

This group exists for a number of reasons. First it exists to provide a safe place for people with social phobia. shyness or socail anxiety to practice being social. The group will meet several times a week in social settings: dinner, drinks, book clubs, bowling or whatever the members feel is best. The more we practice socializing the more we will desensitize our selves to our fears. Second, the group exists to provide a support network of people who understand what it's like to have social pho …

We meet every Friday at 7pm (excluding Holiday weekends) Learn to act while overcoming stage fright. Meet new people and increase your confidence and poise. 10 Session Program. Scene Work - Improvisation - Monologue Study - Showcase Performance opportunities. Make a reservation for a Free Trial Visit. The focus is on relaxation and natural performance based on sound fundamental acting technique. We also provide the unique opportunity to perform before live audiences in our own in-house showcase …

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

Are you asking yourself? Could it be more than the Baby Blues? Why am I still feeling this way? I'm feeling anxious, angry, not like myself!  I can't sleep, eat or function.  My partner does not get it!  We're not getting along! He keeps telling me how lucky I am to have this beautiful, healthy baby! I feel so guilty as it is!  Could other moms be feeling this way? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you are pregnant , your baby is OLDER than 2  weeks or someone you care about can be described like this.....H …

This is a group devoted to supporting parents whose teenagers are struggling with depression and anxiety and related issues, such as substance abuse, eating disorders and self harm. We will provide support and information regarding treatment programs, the world of wilderness programs, ed consultants, residential treatment centers, and therapeutic boarding schools. Mostly, we will tell our stories in candid ways that never violate teens' or parents' privacy. All members need to agree to within gr …

****WE'VE GOT A NEW LOCATION**** Come inside for our new address. !! JUST BRING YOURSELF!! Meet with local people who have depression or bipolar disorder for discussion, information, and support in a safe & confidential environment. New members are welcome! This group is marked "private" because our members' privacy is so important to us. If you'd like to attend our meetings, just click on "Join us!" For more information before joining, click "About Us" on the left side of the screen.

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 …

Hi My name is Maggie, I have two children a 16 year old boy and 8 year old boy. My son has ADHD and is very shy. Both my children bring me pure joy and many challenges in the same moment. I am hoping to "meet-up" with other families that are in similar situation so we can talk the various things that go on in our lives. I am also interested in forming a play group for my son and other siblings of children that are shy so that we can open up the dial … My son loves video games. He is so shy that …

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 …

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.

***FYI, Enrollment for Our Spring Program Will Begin In Early March*** The purpose of this group is to teach the fundamentals of pick-up: how to meet and date the women that you like, and how to become a better man. For beginners we provide the framework, atmosphere, knowledge and planned experiences that will get you comfortable meeting and dating women. For intermediate guys, we provide a clear structure for you to work within that most guys never really understand, even after doing years of …

Pickup Artist Events (www.PickupArtistEvents.com) in New York City was founded in 2009 by a group of dating coaches and pickup artists (PUAs) living in New York City. LEARN FROM TOP NOTCH GUEST SPEAKERS We seek out and host the premier dating coaches and experts, Casanovas, and pickup artists (PUAs) as guest speakers. Join us in our monthly meetings and special events as we bring famous speakers like Mystery and Matador from VH1's The Pickup Artist, New York City native Brad P. - rated the #1 P …

Have you ever wanted to communicate better with others? Win more business? Make more friends? Communicate better with someone you like? This group will address all of that. I have been teaching communications skills around the world for the past 5 years and now I want to teach others for free! yes, free! We will also be discussing books, resources and materials to help improve you ability to communicate. :)

First and most important for you to know: A support group can CHANGE YOUR LIFE.....I'm absolutely positive that it changed mine! My name is Debbie. I decided to start this group because I want women like myself to KNOW that they are not alone. My abuse happened over 30 years ago, and STILL I am surviving. STILL, I am coping. STILL I have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Do you find yourself (or others) saying, "you need to get ON with your life" "get OVER it!" Just because its …

Welcome! A Meetup group for introverts? An oxymoron, right? Wrong! As introverts we get our energy from spending time alone, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to be social or we don't have anything to say. We welcome all introverts, from those who are shy to those who are outgoing. This group was inspired by Susan Cain's, "Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking." It is a highly recommended read. What do we do? You decide, but mostly we will meetup one-on-one or in s …

How do you survive let alone thrive in a culture where most people can't seem to stop talking? Have you suffered the stigma of the "quiet" label since childhood? Have you been grappling with the difficulty of fitting in with groups, making your presence known, getting ahead because you are too reserved or reticent, or worse, anti-social? You are not alone. Our Western culture is a haven for extroverts who seem to thrive in the extrovert ideal of our culture, where being outspoken, outgoing, soci …

This DRAMA FREE group is for all you awesome misfits who are looking to make real genuine friendships. I joined some groups but felt some what out of place, and decided to start my own group in hopes of meeting women with my same interest where we can talk, share, and support one another. This is a judgment free zone it doesn't matter if your gay, straight, single, married, with or with out children, any race, any size all are welcomed. Our activities will include brunches, dinners, museums, sho …

Laughter is the Best Medicine. Humans were designed to laugh. Laughter is nature's stress-buster. Laugh yourself healthy! We all know that laughter makes us feel good. A regular 20 minute laughter session can have a profound impact on our health and well-being. Laughter is gentle exercise. It fills your lungs and body with oxygen, deep-clears your breathing passages and exercises your lungs. This is really important for people who don't get regular aerobic exercise. If this is something you'd li …