What this is not: This is not Gamblers Anonymous. This is not a 12 step group. This is not religion. This is not anyone advising you on how to run your life. This is not a group to support other addictive tendencies. I apologize if you found your way here thinking otherwise. There are other support groups, but it has been recognized, by many, that there is a lack of support for individuals with our peculiar habit. What this is: This is an attempt to fill the void in the support options we have a …

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/reduceharmlots Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVLo9N1CCwE - Dr. Andrew Tatarsky on Addiction and Harm Reduction Ours is a NEW group for those interested in non-judgmentally, scientifically, and respectfully discussing various forms of HARM REDUCTION for any kind of addictive issue. HARM reduction includes ABSTINENCE for many. For others, certain substances may benefit them from their point of view. Our groups takes the fundamentally r …

A community support forum of like-minded people with a desire to conquer unwanted behaviors.

The loss of your pet can be the most painful loss you have ever experienced. Receive the tools and the support that you deserve. Certified Pet Loss Recovery Specialist, Dr. Kathleen Ayl has been providing pet loss support in and around the Los Angeles area since 1996. Two of her books, "Coping with the Loss of Your Pet" and "When Helping Hurts, Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession" are available through The American Animal Hospital Association (aahanet.org.).  Dr. Ayl offers individua …

Welcome! So many of us have experienced and struggled with emotional eating, body issues, and food and weight obsession, yet go through the experience alone, with shame and regret. The purpose of this group is to bring us together so that we may feel supported and truly heal. Borrowing from the foundations of Geneen Roth's writings (specifically Women Food and God), mindful eating, and the practices of group recovery, we will meet up and share our experiences, gaining strength and support throug …

Heal From The Affair Twice Monthly Support Group for Women in Los Angeles: These small group drop-in sessions are designed to help you heal your core issues, move beyond the pain of an affair, and create the life you really want. Each night looks different and it designed to meet each participant’s particular needs. In addition to short, engaging lectures, you will take part in experiential exercises, writing exercises, personal sharing and personal coaching. All at your pace. You can heal from …

The Grid’s chief mission is to provide services that help individuals live full and fun lives without the use of drugs and alcohol. The Grid is an event planning company focusing on providing upscale entertainment and learning opportunities for individuals interested in living a healthy lifestyle. Each entertainment event will feature exciting live performances, art displays, and other entertainment options. Each event will provide a substance free environment.

We are a community based support group following the Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) program developed by the Morris Center (ascasupport.org) in San Francisco. This is a peer support group and not a therapy or counseling group. It is also for adult abuse survivors only, who are not currently perpetrating abuse on others. "The purpose of ASCA meetings is to allow survivors to share their abuse and recovery experiences, to receive support and affirmation for their recovery efforts; to t …

I started this group because I could not find a face-to-face community of people to associate, support one another and grow with who are actively overcoming and healing issues of panic and anxiety. After talking with so many people who are stressed out with no real commuity to meet their specific spiritual, mental, emotional and energetic needs, I decided to create a community to answer the need. After therapy, medication and therapy group programs, besides the 12 Step Programs, I could not eas …

STARTING TOMORROW, JULY 11TH! New free support group for young adults 18-49ish who are post-cancer treatment, 2nd Monday of every month. 1150 Yale Street, Suite #2, Santa Monica, CA 90403 8:00 - 9:30 PM

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they've ever faced. It's a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you've never faced before. We provide a safe, confidential, and proferssional space to process and work through the feelings and distress associated with separation and divorce. The camaraderie and acceptance you'll find in the group environment also is very healing. Many women are filled with …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

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

Come play some ultimate dodgeball with healthy, like-minded people and have fun while getting FIT! The workout is FREE! Post recovery nutrition after the work out! Bring friends and family!

I started this group because I believe that you, very young parents-to-be need to connect with one another. Becoming a premature parent isn't easy, it has its own set of challenges and issues. If you are under 20 years old and expecting your first child, please come hang out twice a month with other young mamas and papas-to-be and chat, learn some meditation tips while asking questions, socializing, making new friends. I'm here to facilitate and answer your questions but this is mainly an oppor …

Have you always wanted to be a mother and it just didn't happen? Maybe you tried to become a mother many different ways and you struggle with some feelings of grief and loneliness. You are not alone! We are a group of women understand and have joined together to help one another through a group recovery setting.

Our goal is to transform the pain of grief into hope.  Whether your mother or father's death was the result of a long-term illness or a sudden accident, the pain grieving children of all ages must endure is beyond measure and oftentimes, beyond the comprehension of anyone other than those who are also attempting to cope with a similar loss. Through sharing stories, listening to others, offering support, and shedding tears, healing comes.

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

As an ex-Jehovah's Witness myself, I know how traumatic of an experience it is. I have found that it is helpful having the support of others, especially of others that have gone through it and can understand what it feels like. I have a page on facebook for this very purpose, which includes people from all over the world. I thought it would be nice to also see about gathering together those that are local to form our bit of an informal support group or a community of sorts. This group is less ab …

This group is for people living with, or have lived with, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and their loved ones. PTSD can be difficult to deal with, and you don't have to go through it alone.

Do you struggle to develop a healthy and appropriate relationship with food and your body? This group provides a safe, confidential, and proferssional space to process and work through the feelings, behaviors, and distress associated with compulsive over eating. The camaraderie and acceptance you'll find in the group environment also is very healing. Many people who struggle with compulsive eating and excess weight are filled with self-loathing, and feel completely alone in their struggle. It's …

Our meetings follow the ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) format (www.ascasupport.org). To quote the Survivor to Thriver manual: 'The purpose of ASCA meetings is to allow survivors to share their abuse and recovery experiences, to receive support and affirmation for their recovery efforts; to try out new, more adaptive behaviors and, in so doing, to better understand themselves and their recovery process.' This is a peer support group not a therapy group and is for abuse survivors only. For …

Ready to Get Fit?! A group of health & wellness coaches and I are putting on FREE beach workouts/ boot camp for our clients, friends, and community to support healthy, active lifestyles! The more the merrier! Our group on the beach is steadily growing!! We meet up every Wed & Fri morning in Hermosa beach for a TOTAL BODY workout- cardio, endurance, resistance training, core & more!! No fees/ No contracts. Come & workout with us!! Super fun, awesome way to add variety to your exercise regimen! * …

The purpose of this group is to share Reiki with as many people in our community as possible so that they can go out and spread the positive energy to the world at large. Welcome to Reiki Energetics! Curious about Reiki? Results speak volumes. Around the world today it is typical to find a medical team headed by a physician who is supported by a psychologist and an energy therapist. Studies have found, hands down, that we are complicated beings who heal through a whole person process, honoring …

South Bay Fit Club is an ALL Levels Boot Camp on the Beach that is designed to support the health and well being of the community. South Bay Fit Club is designed to create a fun and encouraging environment that supports the beginner while also pushing the advanced athlete. The workouts are short, high-intensity movements structured by rotating stations to get an overall body workout that you can take at your pace. Whether you are an elite athlete looking to add some cross training into your rout …

Ready to Get Fit?! A group of health coaches and I are putting on FREE park workouts/ boot camp for our clients, friends, and community to support healthy, active lifestyles! The more the merrier! Our group on the beach is steadily growing!! We meet up every Wed, Fri & Sun morning in West Hills for a TOTAL BODY workout lead by 4 CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS- cardio, endurance, calisthenics, core & more!! No fees/ No contracts. Come & workout with us!! Super fun, awesome way to add variety to your …

I am founding this group because I am a newly divorced father of two little girls. I am struggling a little bit after ending an 18 year marriage. i have little girls aged 4 and 6. I feel a bit challenged, i lost most of our couples friends in the divorce and I know absolutely no other single fathers in the same position. I would like to meet with like minded dads who accept the challenge of putting their children first. I hope to build a network of dads in a similar position.

Suffering from the residual aftershocks of chemotherapy? LA Chemo and Radiation Detox Meditation Collective offers you an innovative approach to vibrant health • Leverage the mind to help regenerate your body • Replace toxic emotions with feelings of well-being • Increase your energy level and play full out Created and led by Dr. Chuck Crook, psychotherapist and one of only twenty-five individuals worldwide trained in BodySense Meditation®. TWO FREE WORKSHOPS offered in January: Wed. 1/16/2013 a …