PTSD Meetup Groups
Meet with other local people with PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). Gather for support, advice, and companionship from others who are living with PTSD. Friends and family are also welcome!
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We welcome you ~ anyone in Chicagoland, suburbs, state or anywhere. The group seeks to break the isolation of depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. We have four aspects, 1} TOPIC meetings 2} SUPPORT leads 3} SOCIAL gatherings 4} ONL…
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Suffering from any type of mental health illness can take it's toll on your life and leave you feeling alone, isolated, and at times as if there is no hope. There is! The purpose of this group is to provide support and friendship to each other throug…
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IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. DIRECTIONS: We meet in the "Central Conference Dining Room". (1st floor, ma…
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Let's meet and support each other and make friends |
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This is a place to get help and support for your anxiety whether it is mild stress and anxiety to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Attacks, OCD, or Phobias.
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Trauma Survivors, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Panic Disorders, Depression & Anxiety, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, Shyness & Social Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Anxiety and Social Phobias, Stress Reduction, PTSD, Phobia Support, Panic Attacks, Show more...Show less...
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HAVE you experienced traumatic events in your life that are keeping you from moving forward? Do your friends and family keep telling you to get over it and move on but you seem unable to? DID the traumatic experience leave you with anxiety, depressio…
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PTSI - Post Traumatic Stress Injury, PTSD, Trauma Survivors, Abuse Survivors, Overcoming Nightmares Triggers and Flashbacks, How to speak about Difficult Truths, Overcoming Adversities & Moving On With Your Life, Creating Community, Therapeutic Laughter, Depression, Anger, Panic Disorders, Show more...Show less...
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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…
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Personal Growth, Trauma Survivors, Surviving sexual abuse, Healing from Sexual Abuse, Depression & Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, PTSD, Men and Women Abuse Survivors, Domestic Violence, Adults abused as children, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, ASCA, Abuse Survivors, Childhood Abuse, Show more...Show less...
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Meet with hypnosis and NLP practitioners to discuss techniques, exchange ideas, etc. Particularly looking at areas of hypnosis, conversational hypnosis, NLP anchoring and other ways of inducing change or trance. We are a fun group of people ranging f…
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Shyness & Social Anxiety, Self Empowerment & Exploration, Depression & Anxiety, Depression, Overcoming Stress, Health and Wellness, Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Anthony Robbins, Lifestyle Coaching, Alternative Health & Wellness, Healthy Weight Loss the Natural Way, Holistic Health and Fitness, PTSD, Quit Smoking using Hypnosis, Show more...Show less...
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Meet up with other people who are coping with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, PTSD and other emotional issues for a safe place to share your struggles, exchange ideas, get that all important support and being accepted. You can escape for a moment wit…
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Serene - [sa-reen](adjective) - 1. Bright, Clear and Calm; Shining with Clear, Steady Light. 2. Unruffled. (noun) - 1. The state of being serene; Composure; Repose [Webster's Collegiate Dictionary] Meet others who are gathering for education, support…
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Newest Meetup Groups
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May 14, 2013
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Abuse Survivors, PTSD, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Recovery from Trauma Based Disorders, Adults abused as children, Trauma Survivors, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, Childhood Abuse, PTSD Recovery, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, Tools For Healing Trauma, PTSD Support Group, Trauma, Transforming Trauma
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May 10, 2013
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Childhood trauma can have a profound impact on our physical, emotional, and social well-being. Healing from these longterm effects requires a strong commitment to oneself, an understanding of the effects of trauma and how they can be healed, and a lo…
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Abuse Survivors, PTSD, Recovery and Fellowship, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Support and Recovery, Adults abused as children, Recovery from Grief, Healing from Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Trauma Survivors, Overcomming Sexual Abuse, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, Incest Survivor, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, Healing from trauma
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May 3, 2013
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Safe place for people with PTSD to talk and listen to each other, with a goal of finding new tools to help us heal. Learn what works for others and support new members. Private group, we will not discuss what happens in our group with the exception…
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Abuse Survivors, PTSD, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Trauma Survivors, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Treating Active and Retired Veterans with PTSD, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, Heal the Invisible Wounds :Combat Stress PTSD, PTSD Recovery, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, PTSD Support Group, Combat Veterans with PTSD, PTSD Symptom Management
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April 26, 2013
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Are you dealing with difficult times? (And who isn't at times, that's called life!) You don't have to go through it alone! Whether it's talking about your situation with other participants or sharing support and available resources, we offer a secure…
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April 23, 2013
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Women are twice as likely to develop PTSD as a result of trauma. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be terrifying. They may disrupt your life and make it hard to continue with your daily activities. It may be hard just to get throu…
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Abuse Survivors, Childhood Abuse, PTSD in Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, PTSD, Sexual Abuse Survivors, Adults abused as children, Healing from Sexual Abuse, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Depression & Anxiety, Trauma Survivors, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Trauma and PTSD, Incest Survivor, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, PTSD Support Group
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April 21, 2013
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This group is designed to bring people from all walks of life together to form good discussions and friendships. Specifically, we are looking to bring people together who are willing to be open about the struggles, challenges, and obstacles in their…
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Friends, Bipolar and Depression, Manic depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Depression & Anxiety, Make New Friends, Make New Friends, from all Walks of Life, Socializing with new Friends, Meet and Make New Friends, Mental Health, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Illness, Mental Illness Awareness, Mental Health Peer Support
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April 17, 2013
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I started this group because someone very close to me is a cutter. She is too close to me to help her, in fact, which is an irony many healer types face with issues of family members. I'm a professional health educator (master degree plus certificati…
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April 15, 2013
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Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or overwhelm? Do you have problems with concentration, mental clarity or sleep? Are you reactive, irritable, frustrated or stuck? Or perhaps you or someone you know struggles with the effects of PTSD (post-trau…
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PTSD, Anxiety and Social Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Overcoming Stress, Alternative Health & Wellness, Health and Wellness, body-mind stress reduction, Reduce Stress, Stress Release, Stress Management & Relaxation, Holistic Health & Healing, Depression & Anxiety, Stress Reduction, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Coping with Stress, Heal the Invisible Wounds :Combat Stress PTSD
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April 8, 2013
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Does someone you love suffer from war related PTSD? Do you have trouble understanding their behavior? Come meet with us and share you experiences and challenges. This is a support group for partners/family members of veterans with PTSD. |
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This group is for anyone who has led a less than straight path to where they are now. If you have been victimized in the past, have overcome brain trauma, etc. and would like to share some time with those who understand, can share and help, this grou…
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Personal Growth, Support for Victims of Domestic Violence, Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Adult Survivors of Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Abuse Survivors, PTSD, TBI Survivors, Trauma Survivors, Surviving Traumatic Experiences, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Emotional Trauma and PTSD
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