Depression

DBSA Online Support Group

Hosted By
Luanne V.
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 | 07:00pm - 08:00pm CDT
Free
Meeting Full
Zoom
About this meeting
The primary participants in this group are people diagnosed with a mood disorder and those who believe they may have a mood disorder.
Hosts
  • Host

    Luanne V.

    Peer Supporter

    National Peer Supporter

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  • Co-host

    Christina J.

    Peer Supporter

    Certified Peer Supporter

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About the host
I am a National Certified Peer Support Specialist. Most important is I have lived experience with Bipolar, anxiety, depressing,PTSD..I have a chronic medical condition so I understand what that is like. I am certified in grief counseling. I have experienced normal grief and complicated grief. I can walk you through the steps and will be there for you. I know what its like to file for disability and I can help you with that process. I have been homeless before but I got out of the black hole and you can too. I am a certified Youth mental Health Coach. I am also a forensic certified Peer Support specialist
Motivation for help
I love helping other people. I was a Nurse for over 33 years. Also a Firefighter and EMT. Helping is in my Genes. I know Recovery is in everyones reach and I am here to help
Recent reviews
Vanessa led my group today
Oct 06, 2024
Christina does a terrific job; she is a great facilitator
Sep 27, 2024
She shared her experience which is nice. Also would be nice to hear less from her to make more space for attendees to discuss with one another. She was time conscious and has a lot of experience.
Aug 13, 2024
Luanne was awesome!
Jul 28, 2024
shes very kind and caring
Jul 27, 2024
I like how she took notes at the beginning and addressed people's issues throughout the meeting, so that nothing got left behind.
Jul 20, 2024
Luanne is always a great group leader to help the group through topics and coping strategies.
Jul 20, 2024
see above
Jul 13, 2024
She led the group with respect and knowledge while also allowing the participants to push the depth of the discussion.
Jul 06, 2024
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Attendees (33)
MirandaS nursekaity Gypsyprincess30 Briana Kal TMac Rebeca0920 Esther T Jay carolynz Kristin F. Mabel MSClover Peter oeb257 Steve Ariana Sandy Leona Mwolynski Sophia August Fleswound jessicafsterling mcormack Kelli Danielle Jennifer Rylee Grace anne jm Sbbs2388 orlando.stanley@aol.com
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-focused national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA's peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them. This includes online and local support groups, audio and video casts, and printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another. DBSA support groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated by someone living with a mood disorder who has been trained and certified to guide others on their journey.

DBSA online support group meetings are peer-based self-help groups. In the DBSA context, a peer is a person with a mood disorder. Another distinction of peer is that we are not professionals - physicians and other mental health providers. We are here to assist, encourage, and enableĀ each other to help ourselves.

Please note that the schedule for DBSA support group meetings on HeyPeers has been updated for 2024. To see all available meetings through DBSA, or to find alternatives if you are waitlisted for a group, visitĀ https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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