Laid Back Lively Ladies--it's a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? But it couldn't be more perfect. Most women have incredibly diverse interests--enjoying an occasional night on the town but also loving a casual movie night or a girl’s night in. This group is for women for whatever reason have looked around and realized, “Hm--I don’t have many girlfriends anymore.” Perhaps you are in this funny stage between college and marriage, or post-divorce. Or maybe through the years your friendships ha …

Do you have a strong-willed child? Do you wish you had more effective and enjoyable ways to interact with them? Are you experiencing too much frustration and not enough fun with your child? This meetup, sponsored by Fall Creek Counseling Associates, will give you better ways to connect with your child so that your entire family has more peace, pleasure, and success. Not all children are the same and what works with one child does not necessarily work with another! You don't have to re-invent th …

Anxiety, Stress, Depression, too many losses? We can help. I've decided to start a meetup group in my area to meet more people and let them know about the drug-free ways in which they can overcome these often life crippling effects. The purpose of our group is to help people to understand what is going on when they experience stress or anxiety or have a traumatic loss and how to overcome it without the use of prescription drugs. If you are interested in handling depression, anxiety or stress for …

Come learn and practice Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) in a safe, supportive and FUN environment. Whether you want to lose weight, overcome blocks to success, get over a divorce, heal from fibromyalgia, let go of trauma, deepen your spiritual life, or just feel happier--EFT is a powerful tool to learn and practice. Everyone welcome... from Beginners to those with EFT experience. This is a very affordable way to get acquainted with EFT and start experiencing some of it's amazing benefits …

Welcome! This wonderful, confidential therapy group is facilitated by local clinical psychologist Carla Marie Greco, Ph.D.  The group focuses on a variety of important issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and isolation. The group provides support and encouragement during life transitions such as divorce, relationship changes, and career changes.  We work on setting and achieving personal goals within a positive, meaningful framework.  The group provides a safe place for women of …

Are you a Bay Area woman pre, mid or post divorce who is seeking a sense of community and belonging? You've come to the right meetup group! Susan Pease Gadoua, LCSW, is the founder and director of the Transition Institute of Marin. She has been holding divorce support groups and divorce information workshops for the past ten years throughout the SF Bay area. Author of two books, Contemplating Divorce, A Step-by-Step Guide to Deciding Whether to Stay or Go, and soon-to-be-released, Stronge …

Singles Singles Singles is a group of singles that would like to create interesting, interactive, events for singles to interact with each other. Activities need to be clean, safe, drug free, engage the mind, body, and or spirit. Events should not be expensive.  We have a beautiful place / space to have events  and hosts that will spoil you. Call Margaret anytime, she will help you set up an singles event, answer questions about events, tell you about the singles, and advise you on the meet ups …

We created this group as a fun outlet for single parents to enjoy spending time with like-minded, quality people who are positive and energetic, and are looking to enhance the social and educational experiences of their children. Additionally, the group is for our children to get out and have fun, socialize, and enjoy interesting events. We also hope that new friendships are formed along the way. Ours is an active group, with many of the events involving outdoor recreation, camping, hiking, chil …

Divorce Options explains the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way. With the guidance of a team of legal, financial and mental health professionals, workshop participants gain a greater understanding of the confusing and overwhelming divorce process options. Divorce Options provides explanations of the differences between self representation, mediation, collaborative divorce and litigated divorce. Issues of timing, legal fees, child custody, …

Are you a single (divorced, separated, widowed, single mom by choice) professional woman looking to connect with others living a similar lifestyle? Do you sometimes find it difficult to relate to women in traditional 'moms' groups? Please join us as we have a lot of fun getting out and about with our children for some fun while socializing and supporting each other!

Going through a divorce or breakup can be devastating, and I understand that, but the important thing now is being able to move on emotionally, mentally, and physically. That is why this group was created. I want to help everyone who is still hurting from a divorce or breakup to get over it and move on from the betrayal or disappointment. You CAN do it and we can do it together. You just need some help and the right know-how that will work. We are going to have free lectures about life improveme …

Please note:  As of April, 2013 this meetup is not scheduling meetings for now due to declining demand. (We had a great run of 121 meetings!) If you are interested in future meetings, we are open to resuming at a later date.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to let us know. Debra Moore, Ph.D., Organizer Iris Pachler, M.S., Facilitator This is a professionally led weekly group that offers support and skills for getting through the breakup of a significant relationship or marriage. We wi …

This group has been a god-sent during the hardest breakup of my life and for that I am forever grateful.  However, I am at a better place now and would like to find someone to take over this site; a site that is still needed by many.   If anyone is interested please send me an email and we can talk.  I am no longer hosting any more meetups but the discussion boards are still active and quite interesting and helpful for new members. _______________________________________________________________ …

It seems as though I continue to meet women who live in the El Dorado Hills/ Folsom communities that are divorced or in the middle of a divorce. So many issues, emotions, changes come with this incredibly difficult life time in our lives. I am reaching out to other moms that may want to get together and talk/ share/listen in a nonjudgmental, casual, and hopefully fun! way. Open to ideas about how to structure the group, how it will run. I just know having support of other women walking in my sho …

I am starting this group for those who are or have experienced a divorce or end to a significant relationship. When I experienced my divorce I could find assistance and information on finances, parenting or dating, but I could find little about dealing with my emotions. This group is about learning the messages our emotions bring. By listening and following our emotions we can truly heal and become the person we knew we could be. In this group there will be no judgments, just loving support and …

I started this group to provide a safe place to explore the challenges of relationship, separation and divorce. Navigating the waters of relationship, separation and/or divorce can be challenging. Most of us struggle in our primary relationships and marriages. Often, our lover, partner, or spouse does not always show up to be our best friend, but instead disappoints us frequently. Rather than feeling grateful for precious opportunities to grow and transform, we typically end up in the middle o …

The techniques I will show you during these meet ups are simple to learn. They helped me personally through my own divorce and self-discovery, where expensive talk therapy didn’t lead anywhere. This group is not going to satisfy those who wish to remain in their victimhood. This group is for people who are intending to face their own shadows, discover unconditional love of self and others, and allow transformation and wholeness to set in, as they rise up from the ashes of a divorce or break up.

I am 36 and have been separated from my wife for a year and we are in the final stages of the divorce settlement. I have two kids under five. All of my male friends are married (none have been divorced before). I am looking to connect with other fathers in a similar sitution. I want a group that can support each other with parenting advice for kids with divorced parents, divorce help, creating a separate family, how to move on, and making friends. People who should join are fathers who are divor …

Surviving a Toxic Relationship and Staying Positive! I am starting this meet up group to provide a safe place for men and women to heal from a Toxic Relationship. I had been in a toxic relationship for 6+ years. I did not know or understand what a toxic relationship was or that I was even in one. However, after leaving 5 times and going back each time, I finally got the strength and support from family, friends and co-workers to finally break free - so I left a 6th and final time! My hope and pr …

Your divorce or breakup can be devastating, and I understand that, but the important thing now is to move on EMOTIONALLY. That's why I created this group. I want to help everyone who is still hurting from a divorce or breakup to get over and move on from the betrayal or disappointment. You CAN do it. You just need some help and tools. And to provide for that help and tools, we are going to have free meetups every two weeks. We are going to have free lectures about life improvement, we are going …

Schedule and Group Information: Enrollment is ongoing, but limited to Seven (7) Participants. We meet on Thursdays, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM. An 8-week commitment is required. The cost is $50/person/session to be paid in-full, prior to the first meeting unless arrangements are made in advance. Receipts are gladly given for insurance and/or HSA or FSA reimbursements. Location: 155A Kentucky Street, Suite No. 6, Petaluma, CA 94952 To schedule your no cost pre group interview please email ProgramAssista …

Let Your Light Shine is a gathering for women who are at a crossroads or facing a major life transition. Maybe you're an empty nester or are going through a career transition, heading into midlife, or dealing with divorce. You might be wondering what's next, and feeling some anxiety. Well, you don't have to go through this alone. Maybe you've been caring for others, but up until now have found it hard to find time for yourself. Now, this is your time! Do you feel a lost of meaning in your life, …

Are you ready to find a new normal? There are critical times in life when everything you knew up until one defining moment changes everything. We can plan for our futures, but are we ever really prepared for devastating life path 'detours?'  They make you question who you are now, what did your choices mean, what are you going to do with your future, and how are you going to do it? A new door starts to open, requiring a creation of a new normal. Loss forces us to begin life anew which can be ov …

My brother from a different mother . . . Going through separation or divorce can be one of the most stressful times in your life and YOU ARE NOT ALONE! In fact, YOU HAVE SUPPORT and OUR group is designed to help you get out of the house, socialize, make friends, hang out with the guys, check-in with each other, vent your issues, plan activities, relax, laugh, and have a good time so you can be happy and move your life forward in a positive direction! NOTES: 1) OUR group does not provide counsel …

We, APPLE FamilyWorks, are pleased to announce our new women's support group. Join other women in a supportive environment to help one another through the stages of divorce process — from contemplation, to separation, to divorce, to what’s next. We have more than 34 years helping the community!! 8 consecutive sessions - When: Wednesdays - Time: 6 pm to 8 pm - Where: 4 Joseph Ct. San Rafael - Fee: $25 per Session(8 weeks commitment required) - Topics: • Overcoming hurt and anger • Managing anxiet …

We often forget to nurture and maintain our own identity when involved in relationships, therefore leaving us completely lost when they come to an end. Are you looking to rebuild your life following a serious break up, separation, or divorce? This group is for women in their 30s and 40s, with or without children, that are interested in reclaiming their life and reclaiming their joy following such a painful life-changing event. We can meet for fun outings while making new friends that can offer s …

This is a group for anyone interested in healing from the loss of a relationship, learning new relationship skills, and gaining support from others in a similiar situation. We will meet on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm and the cost is $15 per session.

This is a group for anyone interested in meeting others who are going through the same pain of divorce. It helps to hear others situations and get support from others who understand what you are going through.