… Everyone at the meeting is there to improve or maintain their mental health. Each one of them had to summon the courage to walk in that door the first time. And when they did so they learned their first tool, to endorse themselves for their efforts to get well. Recovery International is a program of the non-profit organization Abraham Low Self Help Systems. Please visit the national web site http://www.lowselfhelpsystems.org/index.asp for more information on Recovery's tools, stories of hope, an …

Hello my fellow social workers!!! I'm a licensed social worker, psychotherapist, psychoanalytic candidate, and member of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service Alumni Advisory Board.  Over the years I worked as clinical consultant with the New York City Children’s Services and was a member of the Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall: Task Force on Domestic Violence, Child Maltreatment and Elder Abuse.  I have consulted with numerous organizations regarding LMSW exam develop …

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 inappropria …

PLEASE NOTE: NO RSVP NECESSARY!! 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.

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 for people who have been diagnosed (or not) with a mood disorder, are depressed or bipolar, have OCD, anxiety, or are dealing with either recent diagnosis, or are friends, family, and supporters who want to learn about living with a mood disorder and share personal experiences.  Group discussion can bring tremendous insight into yourself and provide the tools to get through the week, day, month, year. This is NOT a group therapy, just a discussion between people who have been strug …

This group is open to the public to provide support to caregivers of any kind. Caregivers can be someone taking care of an elderly parent or family member, parent caring for a child, or someone caring for a person who is physically or mentally ill. The groups are free of charge and open to the entire community

… We promote, Super Health, a holistic yogic system, providing customized plans for efficient treatment of behavioral and substance abuse addictions, emotional disorders, mental illnesses, dependencies and other unhealthy habits. Super Health program is a complete cycle, interacting effectively with the body, the mind and the soul, successfully developed by Yogi Bhajan in American hospitals. Un-dependent provides Kundalini Yoga and Meditation millennia-proven technology to give you a chance to sus …

A New York City based lecture series offered to help raise awareness and understanding about an often misunderstood and mis-treated diagnosis called Borderline Personality Disorder. This is a public group that will use its proceeds to help realize RethinkBPD's mission: to promote conversations surrounding BPD through video. Come bring yourself, your family and loved ones for one night or all; they will sure be engaging, insightful and help you make the connections you need to journey forward …

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with BPD? Life with this mental illness is often black-and-white, chaotic, overwhelming, and geared towards mere survival. Our goal is to THRIVE in Shades of Grey: Find and receive support from others with BPD, loved ones of BPDs, and professional resources. Attend discussion groups. Participate in online seminars and courses. Enhance emotion regulation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Locate a therapist and/or coach specializing in BPD. Sh …

For over 110 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers nearly 180 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill. Catholic Charities is also one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable housing in New York City, providing 3,700 units of housing for low-income seniors, families, and the formerly homeless, includi …

… Other areas of expertise include life transitions, resistance to change, group dynamics, and living with chronic illness. Michele has also been a student of various spiritual and healing traditions for more than ten years.  Her mentors and teachers have included Jude Currivan (The Wave, The 8th Chakra, and Cosmos co-written with Erwin Laszlo), and Bear Walker, a Native American healer and teacher.  In her former life, Michele spent 12 years as a construction project manager and Owner’s Rep.

… According to the Mayo Clinic, those with this mental disorder have an inflated sense of their own importance and an obsession with having people admire them. They believe that they are better than everyone else and have no empathy for others. They are extremely vulnerable to the slightest criticism. Common symptoms include: The belief that they are better than others Fantasies about power, money, success and attractiveness Exaggerating talents or achievements Demanding constant praise and adm …

We are a group of graduates of Dr. Kam Yuen's workshops on his innovative and practical method of healing. We work on all manner of ills, including physical, mental & spiritual. We come together at least once a month to discuss our experiences, practice with each other, and expose others to this unique method for instant healing. Please note: we are not Doctors, and to not claimn to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. We merely provide an alternative to the traditional methods and approache …

… Many of these techniques are best described as alternative medicine, including meditation, prayer, mental healing, movement re-education, and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, or dance. Others have now become mainstream (for example, patient support groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy). 2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind-body_connection The biopsychosocial model (abbreviated "BPS") is a general model or approach that posits that biological, psychological (which entail …

… However GAPS targets the roots of all illness and therefore, the possibilities of application are virtually endless. People have used GAPS to heal from all kinds of chronic digestive illness, autoimmune issues, allergies, heart disease, mental disorders, skin conditions, hormonal malfunctions, and more. If you are frustrated with your — or your family’s — health and you are losing hope in the treatment options available, then GAPS could be what you're looking for. Why a GAPS support gr …