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.

You don't have to go through this gut wrenching pain alone. The loss of your pet can be the most painful loss you have ever experienced. Receive the tools and support that you deserve. Dr. Kathleen Ayl has been providing pet loss support since 1996. Individual and group sessions offered in Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, Ventura and Santa Clarita.

… For example grief and sorrow can be carried to the soul. Not only does this end up effecting a particular part of your body, e.g. Lungs. But you are making choices from that place of grief and sorrow, not from a healthy neutral place.   Dates:   Free Intro   Sept 06  2010Oct 11  2010Jan 03  2011SeminarsSep 10 - Sep 12 2010Nov 05 - Nov 07 2010Jan 07 - Jan 09 2011   Instructor:                                           Time:                                                    Price:Marina R …

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

The loss of a pet/or expected loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe …

… This word can help expand your awareness, build inner strength, help you experience divine love, heal a broken heart, offer solace during times of grief as well as bring peace, calm and great comfort. The word  HU is also a powerful defense. People in Europe, Australia, the Americas and Africa also sing HU quietly or aloud, in a non directed way to connect with God and receive protection from trouble or danger on the street, at work, or in the home. This ancient and sacred word for God ca …

… Similar to meditation, yet more active, these contemplation techniques, such as the non-denominational ancient love song to God, HU, (pronounced 'hue") can help you expand your awareness, experience divine love, heal a broken heart, offer solace in times of grief, and bring great peace, calm and comfort. The word  HU is also a powerful defense. People in Europe, Australia, the Americas and Africa also sing HU quietly or aloud, in a non directed way to connect with God and receive …

… Who better to discuss your grief over your past, the loneliness of your present, and the hopes for your future than with men who share similar histories and similar goals. Yes, gay or straight, man or woman, we all go through this difficult process of looking back and looking forward, trying to make sense of how we want the second half of our life to be. Yet, today’s middle-aged gay men bring a unique set of issues with them to midlife. Many are lonely and without partners but are no longer su …

Founded by the mother of young adult who succumbed to a blood cancer, this group is dedicated to Intensive C.A.R.E.S. (comfort, awareness, resources, education & support) for at-risk/vulnerable young people, families/caregivers or professionals coping with depression, fear and grief support due to devastating chronic illnesses, including blood cancers, by increasing disease awareness, understanding diagnoses complications and offering anticipatory counseling in local groups or individual meetups …

Welcome to our group. This meetup is all about you and your spiritual development. If you are grieving over the loss of a loved one, or simply want to learn how to begin making your own connections to Spirit, this is the right place for you. Michele is an Evidential Medium who has made connections with Spirit for hundreds of people, bringing healing, completion and joy by providing uncanny and even profound proof that our loved ones never leave us. Michele has been helping people for the past 5 …

Group for like minded Men to get together, network and exchange ideas about this wonderful, joyful and unfettered lifestyle! We will explore the idea that getting married represents the triumph of Hope over Experience and brings, on balance, much more difficulties and grief to our lives than need be the case. While there is no "perfect" way to lead a life for everyone, it had been revealed that getting married is really a societal anachronism which ceased generations ago to serve any of the usef …

DO IT NOW! is a hybrid of powerful, innovative minds, ambitious goals, ingenious life plans. We are all searching for accountability to help turn our dreams into actions. We just need a little nudge. IS IT FOR YOU?  We are here because we are taking back control of our lack of drive, determination and motivation.We have all led highly successful lives, and the daily turmoil of getting back to that world has taken its toll on each of us. On a minute-by-minute basis, we continue to hate to admi …

… Smoking, Weight, Fears/Phobias, Grief, Fertility/Birthing... • NLP - Neuro Linguistic Programming • Self-Healing • Emotional Processing • Meditation • Energetics: Theta, Quantum... • Bodywork: Acupuncture, Massage, Reiki • Movement Modalities: Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Universal • Philosophy: Toltec, Nonviolent Communication... • Hiking • Health and Nutrition • Music • Art ... The GATEWAY collective also offers the community: -:- Networking Potlucks and Movie Screenings -:- Practitioner Offices -: …

… to career counselors, grief counselors, nutritionists, lawyers, accountants - we can help each other out, get questions answered, and just enjoy each other's company. And, of course, chocolate. We can enjoy lots of chocolate.

Join me in creating a strong and thriving community of Motherless Daughters in Los Angeles. Connect and share stories, memories and challenges with others who understand your loss. Regardless of where you are in your journey, please join us. Our goal is to meet all over Los Angeles.  If you are interested in hosting a meetup near you, please contact us so that we can give you more details.   Shayla: Hosts meetups in the East Valley area Cassandra: Hosts meetups in the West Valley area  Mich …