Depression

DBSA Family and Friends Support Group

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Nancy J.
Sunday, Sep 29, 2024 | 03:00pm - 04:00pm CDT
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About this meeting
The primary participants in this group are family members or friends of individuals diagnosed with a mood disorder or who believe they may have a mood disorder. Those with mood disorders may attend but the topics of discussion will come from the friends and family perspective. The intention of this group is to create a safe space for sharing stories, questions, and concerns that the friends and family may have
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About the host
I am a senior and a veteran of the U.S. Army. I am a peer, diagnosed for 30 years after a TBI. I am also a disabled Paramedic/Firefighter. I have been a volunteer with NAMI for over 10 years, and a WRAP facilitator. I have been an NC Certified Peer Support Specialist for 6 years, specializing in trauma and suicide. I am Living Works Asist certified. I have lived experience in a broad range of diagnoses of mental illness. I am currently becoming certified as a peer support specialist for older adults. I have been a facilitator of support groups for over 6 years. I am a great advocate for taking personal responsibility for your care. I believe we all can not only survive our pasts and traumas, but we can thrive! A better quality of life is a right, not a privilege. We all have the right to have full access to the care we need as humans to live.
Motivation for help
I believe all have the ability to thrive, not just survive with the right opportunity. I want to be that opportunity.
Recent reviews
My leader was Luann and she was amazing. I loved her useful tips and the way she encouraged conversation.
Oct 05, 2024
Vanessa
Oct 05, 2024
Nancy is a fantastic facilitator !!
Oct 04, 2024
Nancy is terrific facilitator
Sep 29, 2024
Jaleesa's great. Very calming and directs the conversations well. First time in the sunday group. I'll be back.
Sep 29, 2024
Jaleesa is fantastic, great job
Sep 15, 2024
Tim was Awesome!! great group leader, kept a good flow, gave everyone a chance
Sep 08, 2024
Like i have said before both nancy and tim are amazing at what they do for us and i always look forward to seeing them both.
Sep 08, 2024
Luanne was great! I really enjoyed how she managed the flow of the discussion!
Sep 08, 2024
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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 enable 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, visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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