Baby Blues Connection has been helping moms and families find hope since 1994. Here you will find information to connect to a Baby Blues Connection support group in Vancouver, Washington. We have a separate Meetup for Portland-area support groups. This meetup.com group is free and all BBC support groups are free. Baby Blues Connection is right for any mother or father feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious about expecting a new baby or after the baby has arrived. It could be …

Baby Blues Connection has been helping moms and families find hope since 1994. Here you will find information to connect to Baby Blues Connection support groups across the Portland metro area. We have a separate Meetup for Vancouver, WA. This meetup.com group is free and all BBC support groups are free. Baby Blues Connection is right for any mother or father feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious about expecting a new baby or after the baby has arrived. It could be that …

This is a support group for pregnant and postpartum women who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression. The purpose of this group is to help moms (and moms-to-be) support one another and learn how to cope during what is often a very challenging, overwhelming time. Moms of newly adopted kids are also welcome. You do not need to join Meet-Up to attend, simply call the number below. It is run by a Psychologist Resident, Dr. Karin Calde. The group is free of charge. For more information, call (503 …

Meet with local people living with depression, bipolar disorder (aka manic depression), schizo-affective and other mood disorders for discussion, information, and support. We are an independent part of the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance. DBSA has it's own website www.dbsalliance.org. Please visit the site for more information about depression and bipolar disorder. Other independent support groups are available through that site.

This group is a warm, friendly place for moms-to-be to sit down each week, connect, and talk about the joys and challenges of pregnancy. The group is put together by a fellow mom and counselor, who understands the need for support during what can be an emotional time. I hope to provide a comfortable place for those who are in any trimester of pregnancy to meet each other, and help support each other through the pregnancy experience. At times we may have speakers join us, discussing things like i …

Show Up For L.I.F.E. is about living intentionally, forever engaged with life, despite life trauma you may have experienced or are living through now. This group is for anyone who is looking for a safe, compassionate community that will support you with growing and thriving on your personal journey. Everyone needs a village, it is my hope that this will be a place to meet other like minded folks looking for authentic connection and a place to share our hopes, strengths, experiences. This meetup …

Divorce is one of life's most painful experiences. You don't have to go through it alone. Meet others who are at varying stages of divorce, feel the support, experience deep healing, and then be part of the healing for someone else. Come a talk, read, talk, listen....

Are you tired of the way you look and feel? Have you tried every "diet" out there with little or no lasting success? Have you been exercising regularly and still not losing those few extra pounds? You are not alone. Millions of Americans are caught in an obesigenic world that is plagued with poor eating habits, a general lack of activity, high stress environments, insufficient sleep, and a "sick-care" health system. In this unsupportive environment, it is no wonder that two-thirds of adult Ameri …

I recently left my job with Kaiser Permanente where I was writing curriculum and facilitating classes on Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness using Cognitive Behavioral Skills for over 20 years. I myself suffered from chronic pain, sleep deprivation, and overwhelm for many years. Because chronic pain and illness are extremely difficult to live with on a daily basis ... finding a group of people who share common conditions can be a life saver and a safe place to support each other. Over the years, …

Founded in 2007 by two single moms, Eve’s Daughters aims to provide local women facing divorce, abandonment or widowhood the hope, skills and tools they need to raise their children alone. We started this group to reach other single moms and provide community for those facing the joys and struggles of raising kids. We currently sponsor once a month "Single Moms: Soup's On!" gatherings for moms and their children. We also meet individually with moms, provide referrals and offer other assistance, …

Have you had a brain injury? Are an adult? Do you provide support for someone with a TBI?  Then this Meetup is for you! I know first-hand what TBI is and it's many effects.   Let's get our "brains" together (pun intended) to learn, validate, support, laugh, problem solve & gain techniques to feel successful in this fast-paced, sometimes overwhelming world. Have you ever asked yourself: -- Is this for real or am I making it up, dramatizing? -- What tips, skills, strategies and techniques can I le …

Started in 2000 by two breast cancer survivors, Breast Friends is your resource for Women & Families facing a diagnosis of Breast, Ovarian or other Women's Cancers.   Our mission is to insure that no woman goes through cancer alone.  We want to help minimize the isolation of cancer.  For over a decade our programs have empowered thousands with emotional support and hope.  We are survivors and professionals helping each other celebrate the joy of life.    Breast Friends is here for you throughout …

Parents with with special needs children frequently feel isolated and unsupported in this marathon journey to guide their children. Portland Parents with ADHD Children Meetup was started to support parents and caregivers with information, resources, inspiration and support so that we are not doing this difficult job alone. Meetings are open to parents and caregivers of all age children with symptoms of ADD/ADHD

Finding Meaning in Medicine is a support group originally created by Rachel Naomi Remen for health care professionals.   "There seems to be a deep river of meaning that runs beneath the events of our daily lives … especially in the lives of physicians. Through these groups we have found a very simple way of tapping into this river, and we are witnessing profound results. Most doctors have rich and unusual experiences, but have never had the opportunity or the encouragement to reflect upon them o …

… The Group will get to discuss where they are A place to talk about their and/or loved ones challenges Be guided through deep neural healing visualizations Be given written processes to take home to help heal Be given tactical advice and tools/referrals to support you THIS is the place to be if you or someone you know has been diagnosed. Especially powerful for husbands and those of you who are dealing with this situation and feel clueless about how to be/what to do. This group is for the part …

This group engages in fun one-day "Playshops" and ongoing art-based support groups to enhance intuition & self-discovery and promote centering & healing. Most of the groups and playshops are geared towards women. A wide variety of projects and media will be provided by facilitator Kirsten Carpentier, MSW, who is a counselor and artist with many years experience providing creative activities in several countries. Self-identified “non-artistic” persons encouraged to attend and be surprised by jus …