The Depression and Anxiety Wellness Support Group

Thank you all for your patience. I have scheduled our first Zoom meeting for Tuesday.

Please check the main page for additional details about the group that may have been added since you joined.

If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please get in touch with me at edwardoreid@gmail.com.

Agenda for the initial meeting.

1. Welcome (10 minutes)

• Greeting and introduction of the facilitator.
• Overview, purpose, and goals of the meeting.
  2. Group Member Introduction (10 minutes)
• Each member can introduce themselves, optionally sharing their background, reasons for joining the group, and their current or recent emotional state.
  3. Topic Discussion (20 minutes)
• Topics - How depression and anxiety impact relationships, strategies for maintaining motivation during challenging times, or recognizing the positives in our conditions.
  - Members can also share anything else relating to anxiety and depression, especially if they are struggling.
  4. Resource Sharing (10 minutes)
• Attendees can share books, articles, podcasts, apps, or coping strategies that have been beneficial.
• The facilitator may also share relevant resources.
  5. Closing and Next Steps (10 minutes)
• Summary of key points discussed.
• Announcements and date and time of next meeting.
• Member input.

Meeting Rules:

1. Confidentiality: What is shared in the meeting stays in the group. Participants are encouraged to respect each other's privacy.
2. Active Listening: Participants are encouraged to listen attentively to others without interruption.
3. Respect: Treat each participant with kindness, empathy, and respect, even if opinions differ.
4. One Person Speaks at a Time: To ensure everyone can share, participants are asked to speak one at a time and avoid talking over each other.
5. No Advice Giving: Instead of offering advice, focus on empathetic listening and validating others’ experiences.
6. No Judgement: Participants are reminded not to judge themselves or others; suffering is subjective, and we need not compare our struggles.
7. Participation is Voluntary: Participants are free to share as little or as much as they are comfortable with.
8. Mutual Support: Offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to fellow participants whenever possible.

Thank you all for your patience. I have scheduled our first Zoom meeting for Tuesday.

Please check the main page for additional details about the group that may have been added since you joined.

If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please get in touch with me at edwardoreid@gmail.com.

Agenda for the initial meeting.

1. Welcome (10 minutes)

• Greeting and introduction of the facilitator.
• Overview, purpose, and goals of the meeting.
  2. Group Member Introduction (10 minutes)
• Each member can introduce themselves, optionally sharing their background, reasons for joining the group, and their current or recent emotional state.
  3. Topic Discussion (20 minutes)
• Topics - How depression and anxiety impact relationships, strategies for maintaining motivation during challenging times, or recognizing the positives in our conditions.
  - Members can also share anything else relating to anxiety and depression, especially if they are struggling.
  4. Resource Sharing (10 minutes)
• Attendees can share books, articles, podcasts, apps, or coping strategies that have been beneficial.
• The facilitator may also share relevant resources.
  5. Closing and Next Steps (10 minutes)
• Summary of key points discussed.
• Announcements and date and time of next meeting.
• Member input.

Meeting Rules:

1. Confidentiality: What is shared in the meeting stays in the group. Participants are encouraged to respect each other's privacy.
2. Active Listening: Participants are encouraged to listen attentively to others without interruption.
3. Respect: Treat each participant with kindness, empathy, and respect, even if opinions differ.
4. One Person Speaks at a Time: To ensure everyone can share, participants are asked to speak one at a time and avoid talking over each other.
5. No Advice Giving: Instead of offering advice, focus on empathetic listening and validating others’ experiences.
6. No Judgement: Participants are reminded not to judge themselves or others; suffering is subjective, and we need not compare our struggles.
7. Participation is Voluntary: Participants are free to share as little or as much as they are comfortable with.
8. Mutual Support: Offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to fellow participants whenever possible.

Thank you all for your patience. I have scheduled our first Zoom meeting for Tuesday.

Please check the main page for additional details about the group that may have been added since you joined.

If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please get in touch with me at edwardoreid@gmail.com.

Agenda for the initial meeting.

1. Welcome (10 minutes)

• Greeting and introduction of the facilitator.
• Overview, purpose, and goals of the meeting.
  2. Group Member Introduction (10 minutes)
• Each member can introduce themselves, optionally sharing their background, reasons for joining the group, and their current or recent emotional state.
  3. Topic Discussion (20 minutes)
• Topics - How depression and anxiety impact relationships, strategies for maintaining motivation during challenging times, or recognizing the positives in our conditions.
  - Members can also share anything else relating to anxiety and depression, especially if they are struggling.
  4. Resource Sharing (10 minutes)
• Attendees can share books, articles, podcasts, apps, or coping strategies that have been beneficial.
• The facilitator may also share relevant resources.
  5. Closing and Next Steps (10 minutes)
• Summary of key points discussed.
• Announcements and date and time of next meeting.
• Member input.

Meeting Rules:

1. Confidentiality: What is shared in the meeting stays in the group. Participants are encouraged to respect each other's privacy.
2. Active Listening: Participants are encouraged to listen attentively to others without interruption.
3. Respect: Treat each participant with kindness, empathy, and respect, even if opinions differ.
4. One Person Speaks at a Time: To ensure everyone can share, participants are asked to speak one at a time and avoid talking over each other.
5. No Advice Giving: Instead of offering advice, focus on empathetic listening and validating others’ experiences.
6. No Judgement: Participants are reminded not to judge themselves or others; suffering is subjective, and we need not compare our struggles.
7. Participation is Voluntary: Participants are free to share as little or as much as they are comfortable with.
8. Mutual Support: Offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to fellow participants whenever possible.

Thank you all for your patience. I have scheduled our first Zoom meeting for Tuesday.

Please check the main page for additional details about the group that may have been added since you joined.

If you have any questions or are interested in getting more involved, please get in touch with me at edwardoreid@gmail.com.

Agenda for the initial meeting.

1. Welcome (10 minutes)

• Greeting and introduction of the facilitator.
• Overview, purpose, and goals of the meeting.
  2. Group Member Introduction (10 minutes)
• Each member can introduce themselves, optionally sharing their background, reasons for joining the group, and their current or recent emotional state.
  3. Topic Discussion (20 minutes)
• Topics - How depression and anxiety impact relationships, strategies for maintaining motivation during challenging times, or recognizing the positives in our conditions.
  - Members can also share anything else relating to anxiety and depression, especially if they are struggling.
  4. Resource Sharing (10 minutes)
• Attendees can share books, articles, podcasts, apps, or coping strategies that have been beneficial.
• The facilitator may also share relevant resources.
  5. Closing and Next Steps (10 minutes)
• Summary of key points discussed.
• Announcements and date and time of next meeting.
• Member input.

Meeting Rules:

1. Confidentiality: What is shared in the meeting stays in the group. Participants are encouraged to respect each other's privacy.
2. Active Listening: Participants are encouraged to listen attentively to others without interruption.
3. Respect: Treat each participant with kindness, empathy, and respect, even if opinions differ.
4. One Person Speaks at a Time: To ensure everyone can share, participants are asked to speak one at a time and avoid talking over each other.
5. No Advice Giving: Instead of offering advice, focus on empathetic listening and validating others’ experiences.
6. No Judgement: Participants are reminded not to judge themselves or others; suffering is subjective, and we need not compare our struggles.
7. Participation is Voluntary: Participants are free to share as little or as much as they are comfortable with.
8. Mutual Support: Offer support, encouragement, and inspiration to fellow participants whenever possible.