Grief Support for Siblings

🌈 **This is an event for neurodivergent people who are looking to make new friends.** With this event we are hoping to bring people together for the 7th time! **LOCATION:** **The meetup map is not acurate, go to this google map link and find the neurodivergent sign:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eo6ngDZhSp9hYLuU7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eo6ngDZhSp9hYLuU7) **If the weather is bad, we will reschedule. Please check this event page for updates.** This is **NOT A DATING EVENT**. Please follow this rule. **Please bring your picnic blanket or seating mat**. We will sit outdoors on the ground and we need your blanket to mark your spot. Also bring drinks and food to keep yourself hydrated and energized. 🧡 The **organizers are** all **neurodivergent volunteers**! **Help us in keeping the event welcoming**—ask gently, lend a hand if you can, and help us tidy up. Thanks for making this space kind for all! **How does the event go?** * **Event intro:** hosts explain the system, arrangement, rules, etc. * **Ice breakers:** Each participant gets a sticker to write their names and topics of interest. Each picnic blanket will get stimming toys and conversation cards. * **Start:** when there are at least 16 people, we will start the event. * **Latecomers:** **will be seated at the end of the row. For the full experience please arrive on time.** * **Rounds: *there will be 19 rounds with 5-minutes each (including the seat change). When the bell rings, it's time to switch.*** * **Half time break: 10 minutes** * **Total:** 1,5 hours (excluding break) * **Breaks:** If you feel overwhelmed, notify the host and you can go to the resting spot. * **REPETITION:** *the flexibility to respect people's energy will cause repetition. Please understand this.* * **After speedfriending hangout:** we can all chat in group setting. ### ♿ **Accessibility Info** Need seating support? Let us know— so you can be the **anchor person** (stay in one spot while others rotate). *Note: If multiple people need this, we’ll arrange turns as only one anchor is possible at a time.* **What is expected from participants?** * **Appreciate the organizers' efforts:** *all of us are neurodivergent volunteers. We all have our challenges and limitations. Please speak to us kindly. Respect goes both ways.* * **Respect Boundaries:** **If someone seems uncomfortable, gracefully change the subject. If unsure,** ask. * **Avoid triggering topic:** please avoid sensitive topics like politics, religion, or personal trauma. Stick to neutral ground so everyone feels safe and included. * **Not a place to advertise your business:** we are here to find new friends. * **Respect Time Limits:** When the bell rings, please move to the next spot. * **Follow Up Respectfully:** If you wish to continue a conversation after the event, do so respectfully. Ensure the other person is comfortable with further contact. If you want to keep in contact ask for the person's number/socials during the event. Don't contact anyone on meetup without their consent. **Community Disclaimer** This event is a community-led initiative organized by neurodivergent volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to create a welcoming space. We strive to make our events as accessible as possible—both financially and in terms of neurodivergent needs—but we also have our own limitations. We kindly ask for your understanding and empathy, as we rely on the support and cooperation of all participants to foster a healthy, inclusive environment. ✨We can't wait to see you there and hope you make some amazing new friends. 💬

**😶‍🌫️ Working with Pain, challenging emotions & thoughts 🫣** *"Karma, or destiny, is an expression of a beneficial law: the universal trend towards balance, harmony and unity. At every moment, whatever happens now, is for the best. It may appear painful and ugly, a suffering bitter and meaningless, yet considering the past and the future it is for the best, as the only way out of a disastrous situation*." (Nisargadatta Maharaj) **"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" is a popular phrase. Most people on the spiritual path face at least at some point pain, challenging emotions and other potential obstacles. On the flip side, there are fascinating practices that focus on working with pain, other 'unpleasant' appearances as well as thoughts and regard them as highly valuable objects to develop insight and other qualities.** **Let’s share for an afternoon about Pain, thoughts, challenging emotions and potential obstacles, what they means for us and what their role may be on the spiritual journey.** *“If we give in to our habits of avoiding discomfort, we transform conscious pain (mostly emotional and psychological) into unconscious cramps. [...] We instinctively contract away from acute pain, but that ironically ensures chronic suffering. [...] Suffering is an inappropriate relationship to pain. And by reversing that relationship, we can relieve our suffering.”* (Andrew Holecek) 💫 **What this event offers for you:** - Guided Meditations for arriving, calming the mind and tuning into your intuition - Meeting people interested in spirituality (all levels) - Safe Space for sharing - non-hierarchical and non-judgemental - Opportunity to ask just about any question **👀 You may watch one or few of the following Videos for inspiration:** - Mingyur Rinpoche on Meditation with pain ([Youtube](https://youtu.be/f7NEiKkdwq8?is=jcVU-h5Mp1TpA_H7)) - Shinzen Young on Meditation with Pain ([Youtube](https://youtu.be/5IU6UbRbJvQ?is=OBEhyU-QVGon1uWl)) - Testimonial of a Student of Shinzen Young on an experience of meditating with pain ([Youtube](https://youtu.be/MBI3CRqiSAo?is=tvfB9NUtU8xh9jmu)) - Andrew Holoczek on Reverse Meditation on the Sounds True Podcast ([Youtube](https://youtu.be/_WPP5GL-3-0?is=O4xOxLUnnrf4EDuE)) **About the Organizer** Martin is a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Systemic Coach, Yogi and Altruist by heart who teaches Meditation and Martial Arts in different formats. However, in this meetup Martin focuses on the altruistic intention to open a space for people to share while offering as much facilitation as needed in the moment. "*A personal problem cannot be solved on its own level. The very desire to live is the messenger of death, as the longing to be happy is the outline of sorrow. The world is an ocean of pain and fear, of anxiety and despair. Pleasures are like the fishes, few and swift, rarely come, quickly* *gone. A man of low intelligence believes, against all evidence, that he is an exception and that the world owes him happiness. But the world cannot give what it does not have; unreal to the core, it is of no use for real happiness. It cannot be otherwise. We seek the real because we are unhappy with the unreal. Happiness is our real nature and we shall never rest until we find it. But rarely we know where to seek it. Once you have understood that the world is but a mistaken view of reality, and is not what it appears* *to be, you are free of its obsessions. Only what is compatible with your real being can make you happy and the world, as you perceive it, is its outright denial. Keep very quiet and watch what comes to the surface of the mind. Reject the known, welcome the so far unknown and reject it in its turn."* (Nisargadatta Maharaj)

Welcome to Terrible Football Berlin!
Do you want to play football but don't want to pay? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed kick about and a couple of beers after? Then Terrible Football is for you!
Anyone can play: any ability, any age, and any gender. Terrible Football is about miss kicked clearances, sweet half volleys and desperate diving saves. We play in the rain, sun or snow. It's completely free, and always will be. It's open, inclusive and Terrible.
We usually play on Astro (artificial grass) and sometimes on grass, depending on numbers. Bibs, balls, and cones are taken care of! Just bring sporty clothes and a pair of rubber studded football shoes you'll be good to go! You don't need shin pads and we don't allow hard plastic or metal studs.
The exact location of the event is in the Telegram group description (https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig Still trouble finding us? Send a message in our Telegram group and we'll help you out. You'll also stay up to date with last-minute changes!
See you on the pitch!
... and stay Terrible!
 \-\-\-\> GUIDELINES FOR THE SESSIONS <\-\-\-
 How the games will work:
 1\. We will have up to 20 players\.
 2\. Please RSVP on Meetup if you want to participate\.
 3\. If you sign up\, please try your best to attend the event to avoid disturbing the format\. If you cannot attend the session\, deregister asap \(Please check below how the waiting list will work\)\. LATEST CANCELLATION is 3 HOURS before the start of the event\. 4\. Regular no\-shows could be banned from future TF Meetups\.
 5\. We will NOT allow unregistered participants\.
 6\. The organizer group will ban repeat rule breakers\, so play nice\.

**English Comedy Special where 4 professional comedians from all over the world explore their family histories, traumas and cultures.** PLEASE BOOK [eastwestcomedy.com ](eastwestcomedy.com)in addition to RSVP here to guarantee seating! **Line-up: TBA** ! ! Our weekend shows have been SOLD OUT almost every time, so PLEASE book online and don't take chances ;) !! **Neukölln’s favorite (by popular vote) comedy club East-West Comedy presents the brand new, topical show about diverse and hilarious family experiences!** **We all know the real F-word, don’t we? We get F-d up early in life, and deal with it for pretty much the rest of the damn thing. F stands for "Family", obviously: what else can be as frustrating, ridiculous, yet daringly important as our family stories and histories? Join 4 headliner\* level comedians from all over the world in their (and yours) hilarious quests for meaning: why do we keep repeating the same patterns? Why do we crave approval? And how many Grandma’s pies (turkeys? naan? hummus? borscht?) can we eat at a family dinner before having a heart attack?** **\*headliner-level comedians are professional comedians who regularly headline different comedy clubs with 20-30 minute performance, and often go on tour their own 60-90 minute solo shows.** Google rating (130+ reviews): 5.0 / 5.0 ★★★★★ “Laughed a lot, will come again for sure” Oliver, UK ★★★★★ “A cozy place with high quality live comedy!” Joanna, Hong Kong ★★★★★ “Great comedy show, talented comics and very nice atmosphere” Mariia, Ukraine ★★★★★ “Comedians were good, beer was good, ambiance was super nice!” Gaelle, Lebanon ★★★★★ “The humour hit us right on the spot!” Eve, China ★★★★★ “Perfect evening of laughter” Igor, Croatia ★★★★★ “Cozy stand-up venue with hilarious international artists and audience!” Elvira, Russia ★★★★★ “Great new shows at one of Berlin’s coolest venues!” James, USA Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00-10:00 PM Entry: Pay What You Want\* (seat reservation required): you reserve your seat for free, and Pay What You Want at the end of the show, depending on how much you think the show is worth (recommended fee: €10-15). Reservations expire 10 minutes before the start of the show. \*It is not within our principles to promote a show as "Free Entry" and ask for a "not-so-voluntary" donation at the end. This show is paid - we just let you decide the price ;)

Who is in the mood for some quiet togetherness while catching up on their reading the week after Easter? Let’s enjoy literature or non-fiction together and come to our Reading in Companionable Silence meeting on Saturday. Nathania will welcome members and there is time to socialize and to order some food or a beverage - ca. 30 min. Then we read for an hour in silence. After that - time to exchange impressions, suggestions, ask questions and generally have a good time. There might be a break in the middle in order to allow for more drinks, a bathroom break etc.

Do you like to play football - but relaxed and not with competitive or aggressive players? Are you a bit lazy, a bit old, a bit unfit or not so talented? Are you tired of insecure bros who only want to show off their skills? **Then [Lousy & Lazy Football](https://www.instagram.com/landlsc/) is the right thing for you!** We are a group of friendly people who just want to have a relaxed kick. All genders, ages (+18) and nationalities welcome. **Feel free to join the waitlist even if it seems long - sometimes we make the event larger and play on two pitches (24 players, four teams) or even three pitches (36 players, six teams), depending on demand.** Note: **We do not allow high-studded football boots during our sessions.** To avoid injuries, we only play with "Multinocken" (multistuds) or shorter. Please have a look here: [link](https://www.11teamsports.com/de-de/fussballschuhe/multinocken/). Rules for lazy & lousy football 1. **Don’t be competitive** 2. **No hard tackling/sliding challenges** 3. **Support new players by giving them the time and space to play the ball** 4. **Don’t dribble past multiple players (trying to take on a player is fine but at no point should you be trying to dribble past multiple players).** 5. **Don’t close down the defenders too quickly. Give the team a chance to play the ball out.** 6. **Rotate the goalkeeper** 7. **Be a teamplayer** Waiting list: This meetup is for members of the Lousy & Lazy Sport Club. If you want to try out our lousy & lazy sport events, you can do a trial run (Probetraining).

Bist du bereit für viele positive Veränderungen? Dann kommt der Access Bars® Kurs genau richtig für dich! Jeden Tag erleben knapp eine Million Menschen weltweit die transformative Kraft dieses Körperprozesses. Wissenschaftliche Studien belegen die positiven Wirkungen auf das Gehirn, das Nervensystem und den Körper. Die Access Bars® berühren alle Aspekte des Lebens: Beziehung, Körper, Alterung, Heilung, Selbstliebe, Freude, Trauer, Beziehung und Kommunikation, innerer Frieden ua. Klick auf meine Website und erfahre, was die Bars® bewirken können und welche kraftvollen Werkzeuge du an diesem Kurstag mit nach Hause nimmst. https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/access-consciousness/kurse-ausbildungen/access-bars-kurs.html Nachdem du den Kurs abgeschlossen hast, erhältst du das Practitioner Zertifikat. Es qualifiziert dich, die Access Bars® anderen zu geben, deinen Familienmitgliedern, deinen Freunden und deinen Klienten. Und natürlich kannst du die Bars® auch bei dir selbst anwenden. Nach dem Kurs kannst du dich mit anderen Praktizierenden zum Austausch treffen. Bist du bereit für ein leichteres Leben? Dann freue ich mich, wenn du mit dabei bist! Kontaktiere mich gerne, wenn du Fragen hast oder eine Kennenlernsession buchen möchtest. PS: Die Anmeldung für den Kurs ist nur telefonisch möglich.

Welcome to Terrible Football Berlin!
Do you want to play football but don't want to pay? Are you a bit unfit, a bit old, or a bit Terrible? Want to have a relaxed kick about and a couple of beers after? Then Terrible Football is for you!
Anyone can play: any ability, any age, and any gender. Terrible Football is about miss kicked clearances, sweet half volleys and desperate diving saves. We play in the rain, sun or snow. It's completely free, and always will be. It's open, inclusive and Terrible.
We usually play on Astro (artificial grass) and sometimes on grass, depending on numbers. Bibs, balls, and cones are taken care of! Just bring sporty clothes and a pair of rubber studded football shoes you'll be good to go! You don't need shin pads and we don't allow hard plastic or metal studs.
The exact location of the event is in the Telegram group description (https://t.me/joinchat/OkWQBBcw3b7ptauwrIEfig Still trouble finding us? Send a message in our Telegram group and we'll help you out. You'll also stay up to date with last-minute changes!
See you on the pitch!
... and stay Terrible! \-\-\-\> GUIDELINES FOR THE SESSIONS <\-\-\-
 How the games will work:
 1\. We will have up to 18 players\.
 2\. Please RSVP on Meetup if you want to participate\.
 3\. If you sign up\, please try your best to attend the event to avoid disturbing the format\. If you cannot attend the session\, deregister asap \(Please check below how the waiting list will work\)\. LATEST CANCELLATION is 3 HOURS before the start of the event\.
 4\. Regular no\-shows could be banned from future TF Meetups\.
 5\. We will NOT allow unregistered participants\.
 6\. The organizer group will ban repeat rule breakers\, so play nice\.

Hello HSPs. Let's meet in Tiergarten (in the Platz near Amazone zu Pferde) to talk and hang out in the park. We will have three different discussion groups lead by HSP Meet-Up Members which will run from 12:10 to 13:00. Then we will find a place on the grass next to Platz for more unstructured socialising. Feel free to join for all or part of the event. If you would like to lead a discussion group please give us a sign. If the weather is predicting rain, we will meet in front of KERB at Sony Center. Hope to see you there! Location information: Google Maps: search for 'Amazone zu Pferde', we will meet near the bear sculpture on the south-south-west side of the circle. A what3words address to help you find this specific location. Tap to see exactly what it is: ///settle.haven.together https://w3w.co/settle.haven.together

**Read the full description for all info.** Do you need a break from this noisy, fast-paced and, at the moment, very overwhelming world? Then you’re very welcome to join the Soul Care Circle. A space where you can simply be yourself, amongst people who focus on inner growth, mindfulness and genuine connection. Here, together, we create a safe space for meaningful encounters. It’s all about genuine connection, deep conversations, self-reflection and the joy of being together. **Among other things, you can look forward to:** * Sharing Circles, where you can express yourself authentically * Authentic Games, which playfully foster connection * Guided meditations or trance states for deeper insights * Mindfulness exercises that bring you into the here and now Over a cup of tea, you can settle in peacefully, take a deep breath and chat with others. Everything is allowed, nothing is a must, you set your own pace. Every event is designed and mindfully facilitated by me, Isabel. The Soul Care Circle has been running for almost 4 years, and I have been holding spaces for groups for over 10 years – always with the aim of creating places where growth, healing and self-expression are possible. Each circle emerges in the moment. The content isn’t fixed, but adapts to what’s present and needed at that moment. This creates a vibrant, intuitive space that meets you exactly where you are right now. **💌 RSVP on Meetup does not secure your seat!** **Please register via Whatsapp/Telegram: +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7** **or Email: wildandsilent.berlin@gmail.com** **📍 Location: Samariter Kiez (you will receive the address after registration)** **💫 Energy Exchange: €20 - €40 (you decide what to give)** **⏰ Doors open 5:45 PM. We will start in time.**

**Grinberg Methode erleben – Körperarbeit & sMove! Training** Möchtest du deinen Körper bewusster wahrnehmen, Spannungen lösen und neue Energie erleben? Wir laden dich ein, die Grinberg Methode praktisch kennenzulernen – nicht nur als Information, sondern als direkte Erfahrung. Dich erwartet: * Kostenlose Schulter- und Nackensitzungen * Ein spürbarer Einblick in die Grinberg Methode * sMove! Training mit Musik – kraftvoll, präsent, lebendig * Raum zum Ausprobieren, Fragen stellen und Ankommen * Kleine Snacks und Getränke Unser Team besteht aus engagierten Praktiker:innen in Ausbildung (Level 1 und 2), die mit Klarheit, Aufmerksamkeit und Freude arbeiten. Du kannst einfach vorbeikommen und teilnehmen – Vorerfahrung ist nicht nötig. *** ### **English :** **Experience the Grinberg Method – Bodywork & sMove! Training** Would you like to become more aware of your body, release tension, and experience more energy? We invite you to explore the Grinberg Method through direct experience – not just information, but something you can actually feel. What to expect: * Free shoulder and neck sessions * A hands-on introduction to the Grinberg Method * sMove! training with music – dynamic, present, and alive * Space to explore, ask questions, and connect * Snacks and drinks Our team includes dedicated trainees (Level 1 & 2) working with clarity, attention, and engagement. You’re welcome to join anytime – no previous experience needed. ***

Join our weekly Evenings of Meditation, to gently meet yourself, dissolve stress and live life from beautiful inner states. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward we take together. Each time we’ll look into a particular topic in the light of timeless wisdom, reflect on it in a guided meditation, do powerful Oneness practices for greater wellbeing, and receive Deeksha - a phenomenon that helps to speed up your inner growth. For more information see: www.onenessberlin.com **This week's topic: Reacting vs responding in relationships** Often, we find ourselves being reactive in all kinds of relationships - whether with family, partner, friends, or colleagues. It deteriorates the quality of our relationships, and with that the quality of our experience of life. Let’s explore together what can help us shift from reacting to responding, and how this shift can transform our lives. **How to join** **[Get a ticket starting from € 5 >>>](https://momence.com/Oneness-Berlin/Evening-of-Meditation/133759137)** Walk-ins are also welcome for €10 paid on arrival, it's just for us to pay for the space. You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you. Looking forward to see you, Oneness Berlin Florian and Jazgul

**The Quiet Hour** is a two-and-a-half-hour guided journey for women — a space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience the power of shared presence. When we speak about healing in this space, it is not limited to one dimension. It can touch the emotional, mental, and physical layers of our experience. The intention is to create a moment where the body can soften, the mind can quiet, and we can reconnect with a deeper sense of clarity and alignment within ourselves. During the evening, we guide you through meditation, visualization, sound, and gentle energy work. The vibrations of sound help the body release tension, while the guided visualization invites you to reconnect with the life you wish to create and the deeper intentions that live within you. Together, we also explore the power of identity — the understanding that the way we see ourselves shapes the life we experience. When we reconnect with our inner strength and authenticity, we begin to move from emotional chaos toward a more grounded and stable foundation within ourselves. At **SheWhoRests**, we believe that every woman carries immense strength within her. Yet even the strongest among us needs connection — someone who believes in our dreams, understands our struggles, and holds space for our journey. That is why community and connection are an important part of this gathering. Through gentle sharing and simple exercises, we create moments where women can feel supported by one another and remember that we are not walking this journey alone. The intention of The Quiet Hour is simple: to offer a space where you can pause, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling more grounded, more understood, and more supported in your journey.

[Deutsch findest du unten] ℹ️**Please read all info!** **The Mindful Play Lab – Rediscover Presence Through Play 🌿✨** You arrive stressed, stuck in your head, tired from everyday life, maybe curious or a little unsure. You leave feeling lighter, calmer, clearer… and with a smile on your face. In the **Mindful Play Lab**, mindfulness becomes not only calm, but also playful and full of joy. Outdoors in the park, we combine conscious awareness with movement, small games, and genuine human connection. There’s space to laugh, explore, and discover. Instead of sitting still, you’ll dive into simple, creative exercises that bring you into the here and now—sometimes quiet and mindful, sometimes lively and playful. No pressure, no “right or wrong,” just curiosity and ease. **You can expect:** * Playful mindfulness exercises in nature * Connection, presence, and shared experiences * Practices that build trust, awareness, and presence * Moments to pause and to laugh This event is for you if you’d like to experience mindfulness with more joy, lightness, and aliveness. Come as you are. And leave with more presence, more connection—and a lot more joy. 💫 📍 **Location / Meeting Point:** “Klingende Blume,” a sculpture located next to the S-Bahn station Treptower Park 💫 **Energy Exchange:** €10–€20 (pay what feels right for you) ⏰ **Please note:** We will leave the meeting point shortly after the start, so please arrive on time. We will wait up to 10 minutes max. 📱 **In case you can't find us**: +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7 (I will only pick up the phone until 2:10 PM) \-\-\-\-\-\- [Deutsch:] **The Mindful Play Lab – Rediscover Presence Through Play 🌿✨** Du kommst gestresst, verkopft, müde vom Alltag, vielleicht neugierig oder ein bisschen unsicher. Du gehst leichter, entspannter, klarer… und mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht. Im **Mindful Play Lab** wird Achtsamkeit nicht nur ruhig, sondern auch spielerisch und voller Freude erlebbar. Draußen im Park verbinden wir bewusste Wahrnehmung mit Bewegung, kleinen Spielen und echten Begegnungen. Es darf gelacht, ausprobiert und entdeckt werden. Statt still zu sitzen, tauchst du in einfache, kreative Übungen ein, die dich ins Hier und Jetzt bringen – mal ruhig und achtsam, mal lebendig und verspielt. Ohne Druck, ohne „richtig oder falsch“, dafür mit Neugier und Leichtigkeit. **Dich erwarten:** * Spielerische Achtsamkeitsübungen in der Natur * Begegnung, Verbindung und gemeinsames Erleben * Übungen für Vertrauen, Präsenz und Wahrnehmung * Momente zum Innehalten und zum Lachen Dieses Event ist für dich, wenn du Achtsamkeit mit mehr Freude, Leichtigkeit und Lebendigkeit entdecken möchtest. Komm, wie du bist. Und geh mit mehr Präsenz, mehr Verbindung – und ganz viel Freude. 💫 📍 **Ort / Treffpunkt:** „Klingende Blume“, eine Skulptur neben der S-Bahn-Station Treptower Park 💫 **Energieausgleich:** 10–20 € (zahl, was sich für dich stimmig anfühlt) ⏰ **Bitte beachten:** Wir verlassen den Treffpunkt kurz nach Beginn, daher sei bitte pünktlich. Wir warten maximal 10 Minuten. 📱 **Falls du uns nicht findest:** +49 (0) 1573 72 48 15 7 (ich bin telefonisch nur bis 14:10 Uhr erreichbar)

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

**Welcome to the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky’s Support Group.** *\*\*This meeting has been moved to the 4th Monday of each month.* This group is a safe space for **survivors of traumatic and acquired brain injuries**, as well as their **families and caregivers**, to find support, share experiences, and connect with others who understand the journey. Whether you're newly injured, a longtime survivor, or supporting a loved one, you’ll find comfort, information, and encouragement here. Our professionally facilitated groups offer a confidential, compassionate setting for healing, learning, and growing together. Join us to discover the power of community—because no one should walk this road alone. *All survivors of ABI/TBI and those who care for them are welcome.* \* This meeting is for persons with brain tumors and their guests. \*\* This is a hybrid meeting. For those meeting in-person dinner is served at 5:45pm. Online begins at 6:30pm.

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.