A workshop designed to cultivate creativity and mindfulness in the process of recovery from grief, trauma, or addiction. We use writing exercises to uncover, discover, and discard old wounds as well as to create positive attitudes, present awareness, and future goals. We also play with fiction and poetry, and use visual arts as inspiration. Group leader has her masters in creative writing.

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered recovery program based on the Beatitudes. The purposes of Celebrate Recovery are to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the 12 Steps and 8 Recovery Principles. By working and applying these Biblical principles, we grow spiritually and become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace, serenity, joy, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. About one-third of th …

This Meetup will focus on how to recover your true Self (remembering your Real and Authentic Self by getting beneath the layers of lies and old patterns that have been blocking you). We will look at and come to terms with the negative ideas you took on long ago that never belonged to you--enabling you to see and release the patterns they formed and the train tracks that have been running your life ever since. So that you can be become FREE! “If anyone ever told you that you were anything less th …

Food Addicts Anonymous is an organization that believes that Food Addiction is a biochemical disorder that occurs at a cellular level and therefore cannot be cured by willpower or by therapy alone. We feel that food addiction is not a moral or character issue. This Twelve Step program believes that food addiction can be managed by abstaining from (eliminating) addictive foods, following a program of sound nutrition (a food plan), and working the Twelve Steps of the program. After we have gone th …

We are bully-free, alcohol-free, drug-free & smoke-free. Welcome!  We are a sober and kid-friendly "support" group.  There are no therapists, professionals, workshops, etc.  Our focus is on the well-being of the individual or family being comfortable in their own community. We are free of judgement and are respectful of one another.  We come in with an open mind and can relate to one another in a way others can't.  There is no pressure or intent of "fixing" anyone. Our purpose is to have a good …

Anyone who has left 12 step groups or wanting to socialize with more forward thinking people around recovery from Addiction or Alcohol abuse. Anyone who was hurt or damaged in Alcoholics ANonymous or Narcotics Anonymous or DA, BDA, OA. I also want to be supportive of anyone who is using Moderation or Harm Reduction to feel welcome. This is not an abstinence based idea. ALthough it's not a drinking group LOL

This Meetup will focus on how to recover your true Self (remembering your Real and Authentic Self by getting beneath the layers of lies and old patterns that have been blocking you). We will look at and come to terms with the negative ideas you took on long ago that never belonged to you--enabling you to see and release the patterns they formed and the train tracks that have been running your life ever since. So that you can be become FREE! “If anyone ever told you that you were anything less th …

Join us for events and groups meetings of psychological wellness, personal growth, transformation and spiritual emergence. We host wellness days, meditation group, a men's group, OCD anxiety group, and a lecture series on various topics of mental health.

Spiritual & Social events/groups/meetings/classes that bring people together to have human connections. This group is for people who have a desire to meet others, have spiritual and social interactions and wholesome fun!

A sober group for adventurous souls in southern California. This does not mean you have to be a card carrying member of a 12 step program, but many of us are! We welcome anyone who wants to have some sober fun outdoors!  Let's explore and hike in  Southern California! This is OUR group, I welcome you to participate and make suggestions for fun activities. Family members and children are always welcome as are friendly dogs on hikes!

This group is for anyone interested in improving their lives and enhancing their creativity. Creatives are especially welcome! Let's get together to explore Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT or tapping. With group input, we'll alternate meetings in order to focus on eliminating negative issues in our lives AND on enhancing creativity and a state of glorious well being. Hope you'll join us. Everyone is welcome. You'll have fun, learn easy self-help techniques, and meet some new frie …

Our goal is to "change the world for God, one marriage at a time"! This group is for anyone who wants to base their marriage or family on the Bible. This group is open to those who are Christians or searching for God.  If you are looking for a successful marriage relationship, or encouragement and direction in your parenting, this group is for you. We also serve in the community & have fun together. We can all use a church family or "spiritual village" around us to help raise awesome and spiritu …

We are a group of men healing lifes hardships, abuses, limitations and addictions thru real life experience.We use the wisdom carried in each man and life lessons as support and guidance. This group is about learning to be supportive and present in mens lives,womens lives,spouses and family

We will learn, explore, meditate and create on our journey to wellness and personal/spiritual growth. Topics range from weight loss/recovery support, to heart-centered biofeedback technology, to self-hypnosis techniques, stress relief, pain management, brain nutrition, and sound healing. Are you the type that loves to keep growing? We will have a creative, rewarding time together. I will be sharing a lot of the same information from my workshops that are and leading you through some hypnosis ses …

Hello People who want to stop eating sugar and can't because sugar is scientifically MORE ADDICTING THAN HEROINE! This group will meet hopefully once a week to formulate support and commitment to stop eating sugar. Over-eaters and emotional eaters welcome too, as these issues often coincide. It will be like our own little 12 step/Weight Watchers program! A place to be heard, to be helped and to be happy!

Are You Having Trouble Controlling the Way You Eat? Are you underweight or overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? Visit www.foodaddicts.org for a list of weekly meetings You are not alone. Today, there is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have experienced difficulties in life as a result of the way we used to eat. We joined FA because we were obsessed with food. We find that we need this program of recovery and the fellowship …