Are you living an outwardly conventional life but not quite fitting in? Harbouring some 'hippie' or left wing tendencies but not an all-out socialist, anarchist or rainbow person? Long for conversation with more intellect, passion, depth and heart. Love learning and respect all cultures and religions? Interested in psychology, social justice, environment, the arts, yoga or meditation? Feel a little (or a lot) uncomfortable at mainstream 40s-50s events? If you’ve said ‘Yes’ to most of this you’re …

If you have been interested in exploring psychoanalysis, for any reason, and would like to discover what Sigmund Freud was on about, and discuss this in a small supportive group, then please consider attending. This group is for anyone interested in psychoanalysis, from a non-professional perspective. The structure of the group will comprise of a presentation of the given reading for that meetup, with questions, comments etc to follow.  12 papers have been selected to cover the body of work. Oth …

Some illnesses have a specific medical cause, making treatment straightforward. If you have diabetes, you take insulin. If you have appendicitis, you have surgery. But depression is more complicated. Depression is not just the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain, and is not simply cured with medication. Experts believe that depression is caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors. In other words, your lifestyle choices, relationships, and coping skills matte …

Everyone knows a Nice Guy. The great listener who's female friends call him a catch, but who doesn't have a date on Saturday night. Or the husband who tries to please his wife, but who's marriage is unfulfilling. Or the reliable buddy who everyone turns to for favours, but who's own life is a shambles. No More Mr Nice Guy is a book and plan of action for men written by Robert Glover, a psychotherapist with a PhD in marriage and family therapy, with a focus on enabling men to achieve what they wa …

This is s group to Unite all the Indigo, Crystal, Rainbow, Silver and Gold Children/Adults in the Melbourne Area. The Shift into the Age of the G-ds is dawning upon us, and all those who have come to change the energy need to unite and band together and support each others work - In the small ways of our own lives and on a much grander scale affecting the collective consciousness of the planet and therefore the Universe.

… Well these could include (but certainly wouldn't be limited to): spirituality, philosophy, sociology, sciences, psychology, current events, defining 'happiness', 'love', 'fulfillment', 'progress', 'synchronicity' etc etc. Almost any topic you'd like to discuss with new people, but have usually held back in order to 'fit in' and be 'safe'.   Remember these are meant to be informal and unpressured social gatherings, so obviously no specific knowledge on any topic is required. The format of meet-up …

The Melbourne Chapter of the Australian General Semantics Society welcomes all people interested in General Semantics as formulated by Alfred Korzybski in his book entitled "Science and Sanity." We are directly affiliated with the core AGS group based in Sydney. We regularly discuss GS literature, formulations, philosophies and its applications to one's daily life. If you are familiar with NLP, REBT, Ericksonian hypnosis, media ecology, radical constructivism, Non-Aristotelianism, philosophy, Ge …

Hi to the 1% of the population out there that are INTJ   For a long time now, I've been searching for people who think the same way as I do and were interested in the same things as I am. I was starting to think I was a one of a kind. Then I realized that we are the rarest of the 16 personality types – some say the rarest - estimated to make up only around 1% of the population. So if your a INTJ then please join the group and we can do anything anyone suggest because we all think the same any …

This group is for those of us who want to grow beyond our Mental Health Issues through SELF Love & Acceptance, Personal awareness, Validation, Personal training, learning coping strategies, being hopeful, commitment, desire, seeking, self respect, self honesty, being true to oneself, helping oneself, trying, doing the best one can and so on. This is a Mental Health group with a difference. The reason I started this group is because I suffer with a certain mental illness which is rather stigmatis …

The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC) Social Events/Catch-Up Group was started for those individuals who are involved with the ADAVIC, including all past and present volunteers, members and their family and friends. As ADAVIC has over 40 volunteers this is a great opportunity for all to meet on occasions, plus members of the association to meet ADAVIC volunteers and other members – great possibility for all to get together! ADAVIC holds regular Anxiety Support Group Meetings …

As you’d probably expect, we are keen practitioners and students of spirituality, with many combined years of practice between us. Anyone who has studied spirituality in depth, with the correct techniques, will be able to attest to the life changing benefits they have gained from their practice. Apart from personal benefits such as having mystical experiences, the development of wisdom and the growth of peace and compassion within, there is a fundamental change as to how one views the world and …