Prevention of Child Abuse

**[Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group](https://nyccounseling.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-group/)** Feeling confused, beaten down, dominated, exhausted, or exploited by a partner, parent, or someone close to you, our group will cover: * The contrast between public persona and coercive control in private * Love bombing, idealization, future faking, devaluation, and hoovering * How intermittent reinforcement & breadcrumbing make leaving hard * Navigating the escalating abuse when you see "behind their masks" and/or leave * How to understand, disengage, and recover from a trauma bond * Surviving and thriving after your heart and soul have been shattered Logistics * Wednesdays 11:30-12:30--for parents recovering from "high-conflict divorce" * Meets Virtually * $125/session * Discounts for prepayment * Reimbursable out-of-network For information and to register * Call 212-777-NYCC (6922) * Email info@nyccounseling.com

**[Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group](https://nyccounseling.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-group/)** Feeling confused, beaten down, dominated, exhausted, or exploited by a partner, parent, or someone close to you, our group will cover: * The contrast between public persona and coercive control in private * Love bombing, idealization, future faking, devaluation, and hoovering * How intermittent reinforcement & breadcrumbing make leaving hard * Navigating the escalating abuse when you see "behind their masks" and/or leave * How to understand, disengage, and recover from a trauma bond * Surviving and thriving after your heart and soul have been shattered Logistics * Meets Virtually * $125/session * Discounts for prepayment * Reimbursable out-of-network

**Both events are 💯% FREE** will occur back to back audio book style. You can attend either or both virtually/in person as your schedule permits. You are not obligated to go in person/Zoom every week but event occurs weekly. **JSU: Just Show Up Book Club.** If visiting in person, book will be provided as well as food. * **Monday** 6:00pm \- 6:50pm EST \| [Zoom link](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/j-385927752C2A0/3mhclr/518745400?h=zkB7rGktjtDnJ8FhrCHmOD0NMpTqd2UijwOpCsaE1CM) * **Wednesday** 11:00am \- 11:50am EST \| [Zoom link](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/j-385927752C2A0/3lvc68/513037948?h=YIdgXIZ9u-nMkrnhNP2FFW4iJ9Db2cPFZU9aQ6ZxUfs) * **Friday** 8:30am \- 9:20am EST \| [Zoom link](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/j-385927752C2A0/3m9nzv/516550183?h=dsWAXlvOb6jhXYKvPCgVS6uLztzfPTqs-R29CRKY74w) **\*\*[PRS](https://prsi.org/): Public Reading of Scripture. *If visiting in person, Beautiful Word Bible will be provided as well as food.* \*\*\| [Zoom link](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/j-385927752C2A0/3mwlqy/524002261?h=pNsZCLBzjf2YzzjLXLi2u4OZSuefFH7aH2rwcagidrY)** * **Monday:** 7:00pm - 8:00pm EST [See reading plan](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/dingPlan-MONDAY-08-04-2022-pdf/3mgn6v/517684012?h=7ggfFfhfe_a3Nn70yh7Ig1o5qTWF-LONSEEy-Hnvn7A) * **Wednesday:** 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST [See reading plan](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/gPlan-WEDNESDAY-08-04-2022-pdf/3mgn6y/517684012?h=7ggfFfhfe_a3Nn70yh7Ig1o5qTWF-LONSEEy-Hnvn7A) * **Friday:** 7:00am - 8:10am EST [See reading plan](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/dingPlan-FRIDAY-08-04-2022-pdf/3mgn75/517684012?h=7ggfFfhfe_a3Nn70yh7Ig1o5qTWF-LONSEEy-Hnvn7A) **Zoom Link (for both JSU & PRS):** **[JSU/PRS via Zoom](http://go.pardot.com/l/701513/2020-03-27/g438b)** **Sign up for access here (in person):** **[Visitor Request Form](http://go.pardot.com/e/701513/JYMDZNSUUxQUdPQzVLUlFSVElZNy4u/3mwlrn/524002261?h=pNsZCLBzjf2YzzjLXLi2u4OZSuefFH7aH2rwcagidrY)** **[Feel free to forward this calendar invitation to your community! If you would like to register for weekly reminder emails, CLICK HERE](http://go.pardot.com/l/701513/2020-03-27/g438b)**

Get tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437) **WHAT IS A SECRET NETWORKING EVENT?** This event is for those who want to network for business or just want to come out and socialize. Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, business professional or just someone who wants to meet new people, this event is for you! It's the perfect opportunity to get away from your desk, have some cocktails and network with potential business partners, investors, industry professionals and new clients.... Or make some new friends! We've witnessed countless business connections and friendships form at our past events. We'd say about 70% of the crowd is usually single so it can be a great place to meet someone special as well. A Secret Networking Event is a revolutionary new event that is changing the way people network in NYC. It is a fun and easy way to connect with others in a relaxed, low pressure environment. **SECRET SYMBOL** After you sign up we'll send you an email with a list of different industries and interests to choose from. Each industry/interest will have a different "secret symbol". This secret symbol will let the other event attendees know what industry/industries you're in or what topic/topics you're interested in. Once you select what industry and/or topics you're interested in you'll be directed to a page with printable paper bracelet templates with your secret symbol on them. You can select one industry or multiple industries or topics. If you don't have access to a printer you can simply draw the secret symbol/s on the back of your hand with a marker or pen before arriving at the event. For example... those in the tech industry might have a triangle as their secret symbol... those in the real estate industry might have a square as their secret symbol... those single and looking to potentially meet someone special might have a circle as their secret symbol... those interested in crypto might have a lightning bolt as their secret symbol, etc. Then you simply show up at the venue at the listed start time and get started meeting people. **\*\* EVENT LOCATION IS LISTED ON THE EVENTBRITE PAGE \*\*** *\* QUICK NOTE: THIS IS A MULTI-MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 25 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'LL BE SURE TO HAVE A GOOD SIZE TURNOUT. THE RSVP LIST ON MEETUP ONLY REFLECTS A SMALL PORTION OF ACTUAL ATTENDEES.* *An email we received about one of our recent events: "Thank you so much for throwing such a great event. The crowd was really great and everyone was super friendly. As a busy professional I don't get that much time to get out and meet people so it was nice to be in such a relaxed environment. Event well done!" - Danielle, NYC* **//// Want to see all of the most fun events coming in NYC? Go to [FriendzyEvents.com](http://www.friendzyevents.com) and join the mailing list ////** **FAQ:** HOW MANY WILL BE ATTENDING? It ranges from event to event. We usually have between 70 and 100 people sign up. CAN I ARRIVE LATE? Absolutely. Arrive any time you'd like. CAN I COME ALONE? Yes, about 75% come on their own. WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? While we don't have a dress code we ask that you please look neat/presentable. What you wear to work or what you'd where for after work happy hour drinks is fine. CAN I PAY AT THE EVENT DOOR? We do not accept payment at the event door. We also change the venue at each event and don't give out the location to those who don't sign up. You must pre-pay online. HOW LONG DOES THE EVENT GO? The event is about 2.5 hours long, however the venue won't kick you out after 2.5 hours. So if you're having some good conversations and meeting people you're welcome to stay there as long as you'd like. ARE THERE DRINKS? Yes, there's a full menu of great drinks you can order at the bar. IS THERE FOOD AVAILABLE? Yes you can order food. The venue has a food menu and great appetizers available to order. WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE? Anyone of any age who wants to network is welcome WHO ATTENDS THE EVENT? Professionals of all sorts and ages. IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up. Get more details and tickets at: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679734583437)

The Frick Collection is back! Get closer to more masterpieces than ever before in the newly renovated home. ***Tickets are required:*** Pay-what-you-wish admission is offered Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:30p.m ($5-$30). A reserved pay-what-you-wish entry ticket is available ONLY online. **[Click here](https://tickets.frick.org/orders/330/tickets?eventId=5f84c8eab74e22429dfd1efa&cdEventIds=5f84c8eab74e22429dfd1efa&date=2026-02-18T14:30:00-05:00) to reserve your 2/18 2:30pm spot.** Read more about The Frick [here](https://www.frick.org).

Tickets: $18.88 ( incl. $3.88 fees ) (includes access to the full replay for one week) Click the link below to officially register for this experience: [https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980555977243](https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/1980555977243) Exactly 100 years ago, the unimaginable happened: alcohol of every kind was effectively banned in America. But for cities like New York City, a little ol' constitutional ban wasn't going to stop people from continuing to have fun — rather than shut down, the city's nightlife simply moved underground (literally and figuratively). This is the story of how illicit drinking spots known as speakeasies were born, and how they not only defined the "Roaring 20s" in New York, but ushered in social changes that are still felt a century later. Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the history of speakeasies in New York City, and how the strict men's only drinking clubs of pre-1920s America were replaced with cosmopolitan watering holes where the only rule was to have fun. Led by Sylvia Laudien-Meo — art historian, museum educator, and NYC tour guide — this virtual journey around NYC's speakeasies will include: -An overview of the Temperance Movement, from the series of events that led to the 18th Amendment in 1920, to the complex effects it had on NYC's social life, to creative ways people worked around it -The rise and proliferation of the Speakeasy — while it created new trouble in American society like bootlegging and organized crime, it also paved the way for a burgeoning of gifted entertainers and the women's social liberation movement -A closer look at some of the most infamous NYC speakeasies , including Lansky's Lounge and Chumley's, larger dance halls like the Stork's Club or 300 Club, and secret beer caves in the Bronx -How speakeasies kept their operations hush-hush, from quietly transporting booze to their bars, to escape routes and tunnels, to tricks they used to hide their illicit operations in case they were raided -Suggestions on today's best speakeasies in NYC , both original and revival Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about New York's speakeasies are welcomed and encouraged! Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week! See you there, virtually! \*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar \*\*For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you're using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration. \*\*\*A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week About Sylvia Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions. For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city. SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.

All players must RSVP. Please be on time (i.e. arrive 10-20 minutes early)! Everyone must bring their own light and dark shirt (no greys or in-between pastels). No sliding tackles No studded cleats (flats or turf shoes only) No bad attitudes - we play hard, but we all just want to have fun and get some exercise. It ain't that serious ;) Please bring $3 cash to pay at the game - there's no venmo account dedicated to the group.

## First Builder Session: In-Person Body Doubling for Founders, Creatives, and Builders We are a small group of aspiring founders, creatives, and builders who are tired of not acting on our ideas. Sometimes, in-person accountability is the push we need for consistency. This group exists to create a shared environment where execution becomes easier simply because others around you are also building. Our goal is to form a small, intimate community of people committed to building and releasing real projects—people who want to hold each other accountable and reach the next level. Right now, the structure is intentionally lightweight and still forming. We are starting with one weekly in-person body doubling session to create consistent, in-person accountability. *** ## What this session is This is a 3-hour in-person body doubling session. You bring something to work on. You sit down. You work quietly. Others do the same. We’ll begin with brief introductions so everyone knows who’s in the room and what they’re building. After that, we’ll move into focused work blocks using a simple structure: * 50 minutes of focused work * 10 minute break * Repeat The emphasis is on execution, not discussion. There is no requirement to socialize, but for those interested, there may be an optional social aspect afterward, such as grabbing drinks nearby. *** ## Who should attend * Aspiring founders working on startups or side projects * Software engineers building products * Writers, designers, and creatives working on personal work * Builders who want consistent, in-person accountability * Anyone ready to start and execute You do not need to be far along. You just need something you want to work on. *** ## What to bring * A laptop or materials for your project * Something specific you intend to work on * A willingness to focus *** This is the first session. The group will remain small as we build the right foundation. Come build.

[Cross-posted from[ ](https://www.meetup.com/New-York-City-Stoics/)[NYC Stoics](https://www.meetup.com/new-york-city-stoics/)] Join us for a special edition of NYC Stoics, where we'll be discussing Stoicism's intersection with parenting and caring for children. Meredith Alexander Kunz -- co-author of[ Beyond Stoicism](http://theexperimentpublishing.com/catalogs/winter-2025/beyond-stoicism/) and author of [The Stoic Mom blog](https://thestoicmom.substack.com) \-\- will be joining us to co\-faciliate an open discussion on how Stoic concepts can help as a parent or in working with kids as a volunteer\, teacher\, family member\, and more\. After this, we'll also have some time for general discussion about Stoicism, and end with a deep read and discussion of Enchiridion 28, discussing its main practical takeaways. You can compare multiple public domain translations here: [https://enchiridion.tasuki.org/](https://enchiridion.tasuki.org/) We'll also have a few free copies of *Beyond Stoicism* for you to take. Come join us at the the atrium of 180 Maiden Lane!

**[Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group](https://nyccounseling.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-group/)** Feeling confused, beaten down, dominated, exhausted, or exploited by a partner, parent, or someone close to you, our group will cover: * The contrast between public persona and coercive control in private * Love bombing, idealization, future faking, devaluation, and hoovering * How intermittent reinforcement & breadcrumbing make leaving hard * Navigating the escalating abuse when you see "behind their masks" and/or leave * How to understand, disengage, and recover from a trauma bond * Surviving and thriving after your heart and soul have been shattered Logistics * Meets Virtually * $125/session * Discounts for prepayment * Reimbursable out-of-network

**[Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group](https://nyccounseling.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-group/)** Feeling confused, beaten down, dominated, exhausted, or exploited by a partner, parent, or someone close to you, our group will cover: * The contrast between public persona and coercive control in private * Love bombing, idealization, future faking, devaluation, and hoovering * How intermittent reinforcement & breadcrumbing make leaving hard * Navigating the escalating abuse when you see "behind their masks" and/or leave * How to understand, disengage, and recover from a trauma bond * Surviving and thriving after your heart and soul have been shattered Logistics * Wednesdays 11:30-12:30--for parents recovering from "high-conflict divorce" * Meets Virtually * $125/session * Discounts for prepayment * Reimbursable out-of-network For information and to register * Call 212-777-NYCC (6922) * Email info@nyccounseling.com