The purpose of this group is to help people get the tools they need to improve their lives and shed some of their anxieties and sadness. We work as a team to overcome negative emotions, difficulties, inabilities, communication and relationship problems. Our approach is completely drug free.  We have the purpose of empowering people to help themselves and others. Our ideal member is interested in learning new things and willing to try them out to see how they work in real life.  If you are lookin …

This is a group for people with social anxiety who are interested in getting together for fun and social activities in a safe and supportive environment. I started this group because I know how difficult it is for people who have SA to participate in activities with others who don't have social anxiety. Looking forward to meeting all of you. "Leave your worries for a while; they'll still be there when you get back."

About the Therapist: Kelly Nguyen is passionate about creating an environment where meaningful conversations take place in between people. She has extensive experience facilitating workshops on improving communication skills and managing social anxiety. For further details, please visit her website www.kellynguyentherapy.com.

We all possess a natural ability to self-regulate our emotions. For example: after a car accident, or a relationship break up there may be a period of heightened emotions. It may seem like the experience 'will never end'. Yet, eventually the emotional experience of the trauma naturally resolves itself; one day we find ourselves driving without a second thought, or madly in love with another person. However, for some of us, this natural ability may become 'blocked'. And, for many individuals, t …

-Closed Group- Dear Participants, Unfortunately I've decided to end future activities concerning this meetup group. However, since the group will still be active until July, if anyone wishes to facilitate a meeting -- you can send me a message through meetup.com and we'll try and make something work. Thank you to everyone who attended our meetings and best wishes on your social health. Jake,

I started this group because I've personally experienced and have whitnessed transformational change in many of my clients and wanted to help others do the same. Anybody can do it, I've got a 7yr old niece who uses it regularly. Can you imagine how your life would be different if you knew how to relieve stress at the age of 7? It can help relieve a broad range of issues such as stress, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, sleeplessness, relations …

If you want more confidence in social situations & public speaking then this class is for you . The Bay Area Transformational Improv Group is located in San Francisco and in the South Bay.  The group leader is a master teacher of Improvisational Theater Games.  We learn skills that easily carry over into work and social situations. We play in a safe environment, coached by a wonderfully experienced teacher Marcia Kimmell.  If you want more confidence in social situations & public speaking, quick …

Low self confidence and low self esteem are among the most common life ruins. It seems like everyone has at least some insecurities. But why? Why do we put ourselves down? Why do we have to dwell on our shortcomings or failures? Negative thoughts only hurt us. Have you ever tried to "think positive" only to find yourself falling back into negative thoughts before you knew it? There has got to be some reason for this and there has to be some solution. I am against the use of medicine/drugs to all …

This is a support group for stutterers, organized as a Chapter of the National Stuttering Association (NSA). People who stutter, their family and friends, and anybody interested in increasing their understanding of stuttering, are all welcome to join our meetings. We do not promote any particular therapy and we encourage people to seek their own understanding, acceptance and solutions. The group provides a supporting environment for individual choices and personal issues related to stuttering. W …

Tending the Fire Within: A Therapy Group for Men In This group we will embrace and explore issues that men often find themselves struggling with. Together we will share and learn to work with our anger, humiliation, grief, loneliness, and sense of power in order to create lives with more passion and connection. By supporting each other’s experience, we will dive more deeply into our own expressions of masculinity and learn how we can feel more alive by holding our issues with compassion and hear …

Offspring of Toxic Parents A monthly support group for the adult children of self-absorbed and toxic parents Did your mother or father often criticize and attack you? Did they ignore and discount your feelings and needs? Did the world revolve around their moods and demands? A self-absorbed or narcissistic parent is one who puts his or her needs first. They have little empathy and cannot recognize the feelings of others. They expect understanding and admiration but are unable to give them in r …

So who are we and why should you come to one of our workshops? By combining the art and science of communication, Social Fluency has developed a fun, skills-based curriculum that is built on peer-reviewed research in cognitive behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other cutting-edge disciplines. Our effectiveness has been proven by both scientific studies and real world results. Our unique and fun teaching techniques, along with our highly skilled instructors blend interesting content and inte …

Courageous Women Association, Inc., is a motivational and empowerment source for women. We are a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization providing support services & resources, workshops for women's well-being, and give-back events specifically for women of abuse, homelessness, addiction, health deficiencies, and incarcaration. We offer social, economic, and environmental fortification to women and children.  We also seek to educate women on the importance of living with a purpose and learning to step …

If you are reading this page, you probably already know what a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is, and you probably are one. "HSP" is a concept explained by Dr. Elaine Aron in her 1996 book "The Highly Sensitive Person." If you identify as a Myers-Briggs INFJ, INFP, or ISFP, there's a very good chance you're also an HSP. If you'd like to learn more, we highly recommend that you visit Elaine Aron's web site and take her sensitivity self-test: http://www.hsperson.com/pages/test.htm This group was …

So who are we and why should you come to one of our workshops? By combining the art and science of real world communication, Social Fluency has developed a fun, skills-based  curriculum that is built on peer-reviewed research in cognitive behavioral psychology, neuroscience and other cutting-edge disciplines. Our effectiveness has been proven by both scientific studies and real-world results. Our unique teaching techniques and highly skilled instructors blend interesting content and interactive …

What is a philosovert you ask ? It's a person who on one hand lives on the more introverted side but on the other still loves to discuss all kinds of topics with other folks. I have found that introverts more often than not have strong opinions about stuff but don't necessarily share them because they feel overwhelmed by "extrovies". I personally have a hard time discussing boring things like sports or cars since I simply cannot contribute anything. Yes, I'm that guy who brings up that one topic …