{"id":5273,"date":"2023-11-26T13:17:11","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T13:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/?page_id=5273"},"modified":"2023-11-26T13:17:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T13:17:13","slug":"groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Global List of Trauma Groups &#8211; Online and Offline:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/griefnet.org\/support\/sg2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GriefNet<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50 e-mail support groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#International_Support_Group_ISG\" title=\"International Support Group (ISG)\">International Support Group (ISG)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Pandoras_Aquarium\" title=\"Pandora&#8217;s Aquarium\">Pandora&#8217;s Aquarium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Recovery_International\" title=\"Recovery International\">Recovery International<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Nationwide\" title=\"Nationwide\">Nationwide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Panic_Survivor\" title=\"Panic Survivor\">Panic Survivor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#The_ADAA_Self-Help_Support_Group_Network\" title=\"The ADAA Self-Help Support Group Network\">The ADAA Self-Help Support Group Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#California\" title=\"California:\">California:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Illinois\" title=\"Illinois:\">Illinois:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Maine\" title=\"Maine:\">Maine:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Massachusettes\" title=\"Massachusettes:\">Massachusettes:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#March_3_%E2%80%93_April_14_2010\" title=\"March 3 &#8211; April 14, 2010\">March 3 &#8211; April 14, 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Michigan\" title=\"Michigan:\">Michigan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#INCEST_SURVIVORS_SUPPORT\" title=\"INCEST SURVIVORS SUPPORT\">INCEST SURVIVORS SUPPORT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#New_Jersey\" title=\"New Jersey:\">New Jersey:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#North_Carolina\" title=\"North Carolina:\">North Carolina:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Ohio\" title=\"Ohio:\">Ohio:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Pennsylvania\" title=\"Pennsylvania:\">Pennsylvania:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Texas\" title=\"Texas:\">Texas:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Austin_TX\" title=\"Austin, TX\">Austin, TX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Washington\" title=\"Washington:\">Washington:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Wisconsin\" title=\"Wisconsin:\">Wisconsin:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Canada\" title=\"Canada:\">Canada:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#An_International_Database_for_the_UK_and_Ireland\" title=\"An International Database for the UK and Ireland\">An International Database for the UK and Ireland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Survivors_in_the_UK\" title=\"Survivors in the U.K.\">Survivors in the U.K.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Germany\" title=\"Germany\">Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giftfromwithin.org\/ptsd\/groups\/#Somerset_West_South_Africa\" title=\"Somerset West, South Africa\">Somerset West, South Africa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Support_Group_ISG\"><\/span>International Support Group (ISG)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone no. (252) 728-5460<br>Contact: Ann B White, President<br>Veterans Advocate<br>Link address:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amerak.com\/isg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.amerak.com\/isg\/<\/a><br>There is also additional information booklets of PTSD available for purchase and for free as well to donate and to be member of the support group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pandoras_Aquarium\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pandys.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pandora&#8217;s Aquarium<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; online support group, message board, &amp; chat room for rape, sexual abuse, &amp; sexual assault survivors. Also has lending library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring Back the Light Support Groups<br><a href=\"http:\/\/bringbackthelight.com\/Find_a_Meeting_.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here: Find a Meeting!<\/a><br>e-mail&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:genny@bringbackthelight.com\">genny@bringbackthelight.com<\/a>&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovery_International\"><\/span>Recovery International<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recovery International is an international organization that provides community-based, peer-led support groups that teach a cognitive-behavioral self-help process. Our mission is to provide an effective, compassionate path to self-managed recovery for people with a wide range of mental illnesses and behavioral disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety\/panic, PTSD, OCD, and chronic stress. Visit our website to learn more and to locate a meeting near you.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowselfhelpsystems.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.LowSelfHelpSystems.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationwide\"><\/span>Nationwide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Edward J. Madara, M.S.<br>Director<br>American &amp; NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouses<br>375 E. McFarlan St.<br>Dover, NJ 07801<br>973-989-1122; Fax 973-989-1159<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are a non-profit service, based at St. Clare&#8217;s Hospital in Dover, NJ, that helps people to find self-help support for all types of trauma and adversity. We provide a free keyword-searchable database online at our website.&nbsp;<strong>We also provide information on similar local self-help group clearinghouses worldwide. Our website is:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.selfhelpgroups.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.selfhelpgroups.org<\/a>&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panic_Survivor\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.panicsurvivor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panic Survivor<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>is an online community focused on shifting the anxiety and panic &#8220;sufferer&#8221; from the &#8220;victim attitude&#8221; to a &#8220;survival attitude&#8221;. The site provides hope and motivation for long time &#8220;sufferers&#8221; in preparing and working a survival plan, as well as motivation for those experiencing an anxiety related disorder for the first time. The site provides information and support on Panic, General Anxiety, Social Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Agoraphobia, and related disorders. Panic Survivor is a independent site without commercial sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ADAA_Self-Help_Support_Group_Network\"><\/span>The ADAA Self-Help Support Group Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Carole Ramsey at the ADAA at (240) 485-1001, or by email at<br><a href=\"mailto:self-help@adaa.org\">self-help@adaa.org<\/a>&nbsp;for additional information about self-help support groups, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How to start a group of your own<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding a new group to the ADAA network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification of any changes in a group&#8217;s status or contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disaster Survivor Support<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yahoo Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Person:&nbsp;<strong>Nancy Rigg<\/strong><br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:njrigg@yahoo.com\">njrigg@yahoo.com<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/DisasterSurvivorSupport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/DisasterSurvivorSupport\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drowning Support Network:<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/DrowningSupportNetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/DrowningSupportNetwork<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vetwives Living With PTSD Message Board<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Support group for women who love men affected by combat-related PTSD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many of us who love someone with PTSD and understand how hard it can often be. However much our hearts may break for the horrific traumas our loved veterans have lived through&#8230;.we are important too and we hope you will find this a safe comfortable place of understanding friendship and support. You are not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit us at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/livingwithptsd.yuku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vetwives Living With PTSD Message Board<\/a>&nbsp;and be sure to sign our Guestbook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;AbusedSurvivors&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yahoo Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/AbusedSurvivors\/?yguid=96177377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abused Survivors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;DissociativeDisorder&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yahoo Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/DissociativeDisorder\/?yguid=96177377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dissociative Disorder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Bi-Polar&#8221;<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Yahoo Groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/groups.yahoo.com\/group\/Bi_Polar\/?yguid=96177377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bi-Polar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"California\"><\/span>California:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Los Angeles:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Victim Support<br>3655 S Grand Ave # 290<br>Los Angeles, CA 90007-4377<br>(213) 747-4944<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<br><strong>The Art of Healing<\/strong><br>Survivors of sexual assault are encouraged to set sail on a trek of<br>self-expression and self-discovery through the healing force of ART.<br>Workshops meet the 2nd Friday of each month<br>Riverside CA USA<br>For information<br>call Ph 951 686-7273<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illinois\"><\/span>Illinois:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Evanston Illinois<br>Therapy Groups:<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.womencare-counseling.com\/groups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.womencare-counseling.com\/groups.html<\/a><br><strong>Survivors of Trauma and Childhood Abuse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traumatic experiences can impair a person&#8217;s sense of self, relationships and belief in a hopeful and promising future. Working through trauma and building new skills can provide deep healing and break the cycle of abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This group provides a safe climate in which participants can be heard, remember and mourn. It offers opportunities for healing and supports women&#8217;s ability to transform their experience from trauma to hope. Trauma isolates. The group creates a sense of belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 different groups:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Led by Laurie Kahn<\/strong><br>Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<br>Sliding scale fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Led by Amy Steinhauer<\/strong><br>Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<br>Sliding scale fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please call Womencare, 847-475-7003, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@womencare-counseling.com\">info@womencare-counseling.com<\/a>&nbsp;or visit our website at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.womencare-counseling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.womencare-counseling.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maine\"><\/span>Maine:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Depression &amp; Bipolar Support<br>Thursday evenings at the UU Church,<br>Off Broadway-Rockland, Maine<br>Time:7-9<br>For more information contact:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dbsamc@hotmail.com\">dbsamc@hotmail.com<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Massachusettes\"><\/span>Massachusettes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"March_3_%E2%80%93_April_14_2010\"><\/span>March 3 &#8211; April 14, 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated Psychotherapy Support Groups<\/strong><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.integratedpsychotherapy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.IntegratedPsychotherapy.com<\/a><br>31 Hastings Street<br>Mendon, MA<br>01756<br>PH: 508.473.1200<br>F: 508.473.1226<br>Contact: Sherri Snyder-Roche, MA, LMHC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindful Eating ~ Mindful Living for WOMEN<br>Mindful Eating ~ Mindful Eating for TEENS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Next Step at P.O. Box 1146, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA; Phone: 617-277-7172.<br>E-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:nextstep@jamaicaplain.com\">nextstep@jamaicaplain.com<\/a><br>MALE SURVIVOR GROUPS at The Next Step: They currently offer three ongoing male survivor groups. Two are general recovery groups, and the third is for male survivors with issues of sexual addiction or compulsivity. All groups are led by Thom Harrigan. Please contact Thom for further information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Michigan\"><\/span>Michigan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PTSD Survivors Support Group<br>Co-Founders Michele Burcar and Deb Medor-Watson<br><a href=\"mailto:ptsdsurvivors@hotmail.com\">ptsdsurvivors@hotmail.com<\/a><br>548 Riviera Shores Drive<br>Holly MI 48442, USA<br>810-614-8995<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are an information and support group, we meet formally every third Tuesday of the Month in Holly MI. We have a lending library, monthly topics and discussion. We have made a commitment to local Veterans groups to volunteer. Anyone interested in this type of format please contact us. Friendships develop and support is fantastic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women and Trauma: a support group for women recovering from childhood abuse, rape, assault or any other trauma. The group meets weekly in Oakland County and is facilitated by a licensed professional counselor.<br>Contact info: Call Gail at (248) 650-3795 or email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:GailyL2@aol.com\">GailyL2@aol.com<\/a>&nbsp;for more info.<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.equine-assisted-counseling.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Equine-assisted-counseling.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INCEST_SURVIVORS_SUPPORT\"><\/span>INCEST SURVIVORS SUPPORT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;LIVE&#8221;, a self-help group for women who were victims of incest as children, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at St. Paul of the Cross, 23333 Schoolcraft Rd., Redford, Michigan. Call Antonette at (313)971-4747 or Cheri at (586)489-1785 for information and directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our website is:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/live-female-incest-survivors.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/live-female-incest-survivors.weebly.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Jersey\"><\/span>New Jersey:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Edward J. Madara, M.S.<br>Director<br>American &amp; NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouses<br>375 E. McFarlan St.<br>Dover, NJ 07801<br>973-989-1122; Fax 973-989-1159<br>&#8220;We are a non-profit service, based at St. Clare&#8217;s Hospital in Dover, NJ, that helps people to find self-help support for all types of trauma and adversity. We provide a free keyword-searchable database online at our website. We also provide information on similar local self-help group clearinghouses worldwide. Our website is:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.selfhelpgroups.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.selfhelpgroups.org&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Carolina\"><\/span>North Carolina:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.supportworks.org\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supportworks<\/a><br>The majority of their work is in helping people locate support groups and medical information local to Charlotte, NC. but also helps people all over the country start support groups since that can be done by e-mail, phone, and mail.<br>Find groups at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.supportworks.org\/shgfind.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.supportworks.org\/shgfind.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ohio\"><\/span>Ohio:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pennsylvania\"><\/span>Pennsylvania:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Mental Health Consumers&#8217; Self-Help Clearinghouse.<br>Provides materials on consumer and mental health issues. Guide to starting your own consumer self help group. Requests for information and referrals call 800-553-4539 Fax: 215-636-6310<br>Mail: 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1000<br>Philadelphia, PA 19107<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@mhselfhelp.org\">info@mhselfhelp.org<\/a><br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mhselfhelp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mhselfhelp.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<br>The Westmoreland PTSD Support Group meets monthly every 2nd an 4th Thursday at 7:00 PM at the University of Pittsburgh At Greensburg in Chambers Hall, Room 214.<br>The peer group members discuss and learn to identify PTSD symptoms and their effects, set goals, and take positive action toward moderating and ameliorating symptoms and behavior. The support group encourages getting professional diagnosis, getting mental health help and getting support by attending peer PTSD support group meetings. We receive from and make referrals to mental health professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information: Dixie Page Herrington, Group Leader<br>(724) 532-5927 or e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dixhertn@aol.com\">dixhertn@aol.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/ptsdphiladelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.meetup.com\/ptsdphiladelphia\/<\/a><br>Philadelphia, PA.<br>Contact: Hello, my name is Rashni Stanford, and I am the founder of the PTSD Support Group of Philadelphia. We hold meetings in various places in and around Philadelphia, picking a topic suggested by members of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meetup.com<\/a>&nbsp;website, and bringing information on that topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Texas\"><\/span>Texas:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Austin_TX\"><\/span>Austin, TX<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Description:<br>PTSD Processing Group<br>Weekly support group for adult survivors of trauma. This group meets on a weekly basis and is lead by Teri Geffner, LCSW, formerly IVAT (Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma).<br>Contact Person: Teri Geffner<br>Contact Number: 512-843-7665<br>Our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/http:www.justmind.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">justmind.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washington\"><\/span>Washington:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seattle, Washington,<br><strong>Putting the Past Behind: a sexual abuse recovery group<\/strong><br>This small, supportive therapy group is designed to lessen isolation and shame for women who&#8217;ve experienced childhood sexual abuse. Groups meet once a week for 18 &#8211; 21 weeks.<br>Groups are held twice annually (March &amp; October starting dates.)<br>Initial no-charge consultation. Each group has a space for one pro-bono client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dates: Next group begins Tues March 8th, 2011<br>Time: 5:00pm &#8211; 6:25pm<br>Cost: $45 per session<br>Location: 4511 Densmore Ave N, Suite B, Seattle, WA 98103<br>Contact: Ellen M Rugg, MA, MSW, LICSW (206) 547-7844<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ellenruggseattlelicsw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ellenruggseattlelicsw.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.counselingseattle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CounselingSeattle.com<\/a><br>Help for Persons in Recovery and Their Families and Friends<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.counselingseattle.com\/resources\/support-group.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling Seattle Directory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**********<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PTSD counselling and help<br><strong>AKERS COUNSELING, PSC<\/strong><br>Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and family<br>3931 Colby Avenue<br>Everett, WA 98201<br>(425) 388-0281<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wisconsin\"><\/span>Wisconsin:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.communitymhccenters.com\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wisconsin Community Mental Health Counseling Centers<\/strong><\/a><br>262-367-5501<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canada\"><\/span>Canada:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peer-led, self-help support groups<br>Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia<br><a href=\"http:\/\/mdabc.net\/support\/provincewide_groups.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/mdabc.net\/support\/provincewide_groups.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_International_Database_for_the_UK_and_Ireland\"><\/span>An International Database for the UK and Ireland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.napac.org.uk\/survivors\/support\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Association for People Abused in Childhood<\/a><br>has a list of support groups in the United Kingdon and Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Survivors_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Survivors in the U.K.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>David Bennett (Director)<br>Trauma Centre (U.K.),<br>Emergency Services Trauma Specialists<br>Reg&#8217;d Charity No.1061443<br>Tel No. +44(0)1792 521063<br>17, Ruggles Terrace,<br>Morriston,<br>Swansea. SA 6 7 JB. Wales. UK.<br>email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ests@trauma999.co.uk\">ests@trauma999.co.uk<\/a><br>URL:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trauma999.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.trauma999.co.uk<\/a>&nbsp;&#8220;A Specialist Centre for all Trauma Survivors&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Germany\"><\/span>Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: Iris Day.<br>Email.&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:iris.day@polizeitrainer.de\">iris.day@polizeitrainer.de<\/a><br>website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.polizeieinsatzstress.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.polizeieinsatzstress.de<\/a><br>Information on Police related PTSD. The site is a project of the Police Trainer Association in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somerset_West_South_Africa\"><\/span>Somerset West, South Africa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Description:<br>Rape Crisis Helderberg<br>Weekly support group for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This self-help group meets on a weekly basis and is based on a 12-step program for woman, 18 years or older, who were sexually abused as children.<br>Contact Person: Reinette Evans<br>Contact Number: 083 484 9409<br>Our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.crisiscentre.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.crisiscentre.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GriefNet&nbsp;&#8211; an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. 50 e-mail support groups. 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