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Here it is: http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Your link unfortunately sends me to development bank of south africa!!
I will google the support group anyway. If it is active and is similar to 12 steps then I am definately interested :) thanks...
Hi,
I am a member of a very active DBSA (Depression & Bipolar Alliance) support group here. It is enormously helpful. Many of the 'rules' that are read at the beginning of each meeting are similar in nature to those of AA, especially confidentiality…
Ha I am the facilitator of a bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression support group in Melbourne, Australia.
I reckon it's great. We meet monthly, you can check out my meetup.com website at www.meetup.com/BADsupportgroup
Lisa :)
I wonder what would happen if support groups were harder to find ... you had to call in advance to get the location? That might make it easier for people with jobs to feel safe. I just know I've been to every support group in our metro area (with 2…
Sorry, I missed your reply. My bad.
Go to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and on the left menu click on "Find Support" you will find information on our Online groups there, also links to face-to-face meetings accross the US
Oh and your ico…
They are indeed biased slightly towards disabled. I think it's self selection, as those employed are more nervous about coming out, and sadly for good reason, as there is still a lot of stigma in the working place. I think that they'd love a support…
I'm curious about who attends the groups you all are describing. Where I live, all the groups are heavily skewed to disabled consumers. A few self-employed or government types. But no one who deals with the stresses of corporate employment and BP.
We get most of our referrals from local pdocs and therapists, as well as brochures at the two local hospitals. Some word of mouth among consumers. We have an ad in the local Yellow Pages, and get a mention in the upcoming events in the papers. Or at…
How to you get your referrals and income?
beaux
I started facilitating an independent BP group in a similar manner, then discovered that a NAMI CARE group was being started elsewhere in town. I started attending, and before I knew it, I was facilitating (with NAMI training, of course). Then we st…
I am a facilitator by fault, however I have had some corporate experience in running meetings that has come in handy. We have less structure than normal and is more of a discussion group... we free flow ideas and turns at bat. Discuss articles,like…
I facilitate (along with others) an NAMI Connection support group in Kokomo, IN. I am also a trainer for NAMI connection facilitators (just finished a training in Indianapolis).
Needless to say, I'm a believer in support groups.
I've gotten a *lot…
Carolyn... nice icon or avatar... I would like more info on your online group..
beaux
I facilitate an Online support group for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. We routinely have a full house (12 participants) and have meetings nearly every day of the week. It is also my goal to start a face-to-face meeting in our area, it…
I joined the group, thanks!
I am organizer of Central Florida Bipolar Support, a peer to peer support group... Orlando FL
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