We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life.

From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance.

I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road -- not as patients in need of a medical diagnosis. As a licensed psychologist, I know that many folks are facing financial hurdles and may be unable to pay for traditional mental health treatment.

However, if you believe you may need professional assistance, I will be glad to meet with you for a free professional consultation (1/2 hour). Based on our meeting, I will provide you with the names of professionals/agencies who may be a good match for your needs. I am currently accepting new clients, but there is no obligation to meet with me following the free consultation. My professional email is CAJOHNSONPHDLP@nc.rr.com. Please be aware that the information you provide on this meetup site and to my email address are not guaranteed to be confidential due to the nature of the internet.

This meetup group reflects my spiritual belief that learning to love ourselves and others well is essential to our journey. We gain wisdom together through support groups, psychoeducational workshops, and meditative/spiritual experiences. Many of the events will require only a small donation to support the costs of maintaining the meetup. Other events will be offered on a sliding fee scale.

Cinema, art, meditation, music, drama, writing, movement and humor will enliven our time together.

Members are encouraged to suggest ideas for events/activities. For now, I want to meet members of the meet-up and ensure that the events offered by members will be facilitated in a helpful/supportive manner.

People from the 12 step community are welcome to participate and contribute to others through their own recovery experiences.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS!!

Topics For Groups Or Workshops:

Divorce or Separation-Restoring Trust when Relationships End

Forgiving Ourselves and Others - Possible or Desirable?

Stepfamilies Step Ahead or "I think I need a new blender"

Reparenting Ourselves as we Parent our Children

Playing, Laughing and Having Fun - For the Child in Everyone

Charting our Next Career Course

Aging More Gracefully

Let's Corral ADHD with Harry Potter's Help

          Spiritual/Personal Exploration through the Mandala and the Creative Arts