"Open When..." Weekly Support Group- Tuesdays at noon

This book club support group is for individuals interested in taking a slow and mindful approach to healing. Healing takes time and effort; often lack of support becomes the biggest obstacle to fully healing our core wounds. Our goal as a group is to observe and support each other without trying to control or manipulate other people into unrealistic expectations. Lasting relationships are built on trust, consistency and the understanding that each life's journey has an opportunity to find peace regardless of why pain happened to you in the first place. If you are looking for a mellow space to make new friends, come join us. We have air conditioning!

We meet in a very secure building and believe in protecting our group's privacy. Please register with the name you want to use at check-in. Diana at the front desk will assist you in locating the group.

The foundation of our current meeting format includes discussion around Dr. Julie Smith's newest book Open When... and sharing about our experiences with practicing what we've read.

Our meeting format will be as follows:

Someone will be on-site approximately 30 minutes before the meeting to serve tea. Feel free to come mingle!

-We will start each session with a short meditation
-Introduction of individuals in attendance - we want to know you!
-A review of the "Takeways" from the chapter for the week
-Individual shares - How did you practice the lessons from the chapter?
-Confirmation of the following weeks chapter
-Short closing meditation

"Open When..." is available at Copperfield's, Books Inc, Kindle, etc.
It's best to read the chapter before the meeting, but you're welcome even if you don't have the book.

Date: Chapter we will be discussing during that meeting

7/8: When you want to win the argument
7/15: When it’s hard to ask for help
7/22: When you want to be less awkward around people
7/29: When you feel overwhelmed
8/5: When you keep saying yes but you want to say no
8/12: When you’re dealing with passive-aggressive people
8/19: When you’re scared of making the wrong choice
8/26: When you’re short on willpower
Holiday Break
9/9: When everything feels pointless
9/16: When you have done something you regret
9/23: When you doubt yourself and want to feel more confident
9/30: When your inner voice is your own worst critic
10/7: When fear shows up
10/14: Closing self-reflection & deciding on our next literary journey together

Please contact me with any questions or suggestions.