The purpose of the Psychology of Eating and Mind Body Nutrition Meetup Group is to bring together individuals interested in exploring how thoughts, feelings and beliefs impact nutritional metabolism and health. We will focus on the fascinating connections between brain, body, digestion, and behavior. As well as, bring to light how the social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of life can literally and scientifically influence how we digest and assimilate a meal, and how we calorie-bu …

Be the change YOU wish to see in the world." Become YOUR Best! Learn to generate Enthusiasm and Passion in your Life! Learning Positive Psychology is active & experiential. This is not a spectator sport! The tools and techniques are designed to draw out from you those actions, thoughts, feelings, and decisions that will make you more successful, more productive, more engaged, and happier. Are you ready to learn & explore together? Feel free to contact me with questions, comments, concerns, …

A space for psychologists, psychotherapists, philosophers, and those interested in a non-medicalized approach to psychology to dialogue about RD Laing, the eminent Scottish psychiatrist whose ideas--love them or hate them--about treating patients as humans and respecting their individual experiences revolutionized psychiatry and psychology. We will meet to discuss various aspects of his work in a collegial atmosphere of food, drink, and fun, the kind of gathering one hopes Laing would have wante …

In this introductory workshop women will explore feminine psychology. Using myths and archetypes we will translate psychological concepts into womens’ language. Discovering the Greek Goddess archetypes within allows for a new understanding of childhood, relationship to self and the body, relationship to men and women, sexuality, spirituality, family, work, and psychological difficulties. The insights gained through this ancient wisdom create new ways of seeing and of overcoming limitations. With …

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? The GAPS Diet is based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She discovered the SCD Diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and took it a step further by describing the gut-brain connection in the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her patients coined the term GAP Syndrome or simply GAPS. The diet became known as the GAPS Diet. G …

This is a social and networking group for professionals and graduate students in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, school psychology, rehabilitation counseling, creative arts therapy, and other counseling related helping professions. This group should provide opportunities for networking, and hopefully a casual atmosphere for like minded individuals to get together. Please note: This group is only open to current post-graduate professionals an …

"Jung's psychology offers not only a method for psychological healing of individuals but also a new world view for Western Man which holds out the possibility for healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche". ( Edward Edinger, 1998 ) Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life, h …

How does one live a good life? This simple question can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Yet not taking an honest try at answering it (or even worse: ignoring the question entirely) can lead to the risk of misliving one's life. One of the main goals of ancient philosophy in the West was to help guide people in answering this question rigorously and well, and then helping people to live in accordance with their life's philosophy (literally "the love of wisdom"). One of the most successful and …

We meet at the Sony Plaza at 550 Madison (between 55th and 56th) every first Saturday of the month at 2pm. We talk about why our best logic, experience, physics, (yes, even quantum mechanics) psychology and neuroscience all point to the inescapable conclusion that human beings DO NOT have a free will; we have a predetermined, causal will. What makes free will impossible?  Logically, because everything happens for a reason, and every reason has a prior reason.  Experientially, the simple fact tha …

Psychoanalysis is a body of ideas developed by Austrian Physician Sigmund Freud and his followers, which is devoted to the study of human psychological functioning and behavior. Psychoanalysis has three applications: a method of investigation of the mind; a systematized set of theories about human behavior; a method of treatment of psychological or emotional illness. Under the broad umbrella of psychoanalysis there are at least twenty-two different theoretical orientations regarding the …

Quantified Connecticut is for anyone interested in self quantification. We will be exploring topics such as behavior design, psychology, sharing insight around personal tracking and in general have deep and intimate discussions on using tech to lead healthier, better, productive lives.

Members of this group will read and discuss historical and current work on attachment theory in psychology. Anyone who is interested in attachment theory is welcome.

This group is being created in hopes that individuals working within the professions of Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Child Psychology will find more cross-disciplinary support within Westchester and Rockland Counties. Specifically, this group is geared toward Those professionals working within the 0-3 population, but therapists working with all ages are encouraged to sign up. Now more than ever -because of service cuts, conflicting research on specific topics of in …

I am looking for fellow Jungians and those interested in the study of the unconscious, collective unconscious, mythology, and philosophy. Informal discussion and meetings with like-minded individuals can lead to thought provoking discovery.  You as members bring diversity to this table.  Jungian thought can be applied to theater, business, art, psychology, history, environmental concerns, religion, and all other interests in between. Let's just see what happens. :)

This group presents information, experiences and news to evoke full human potential. Welcome to Spiritual Transitions! My name is Laura Schwalm-Anthony and I am a Master Psychic Healer, Certified Holistic Health Coach and Modern day Spiritualist. I have over 18 years experience in helping people all over the world heal and balance their body, mind and spirit. I look forward to sharing the information which I have learned, not only through books but through physical practice and experiences. In …

This is a group for people interested in face to face real contact with others for the purpose of building relationships premised on being real and yourself. We use methods of process-oriented psychology to explore subjects which are normally difficult to tackle, such as shyness, anxiety, desire, self-esteem, etc. Our meetings include facilitated dialog, body-oriented and movement exercises, improvisation and role-play, dreaming and art. These are alcohol-free events. We welcome all favors of cu …

MyTherapist is a group of therapists in private practice in NYC.  We offer meetups for other professionals to train in clinical sexology and rational emotive behavior therapy as well as meetups for the public on topics related to psychology, psychotherapy, LGBT issues, and human sexuality.  Some of our Meetups have gone on to become recurring therapy groups facilitated by one of our staff (but don'[t worry, once a workshop crosses over to therapy, we don't coordinate that thru Meetup.com) We're …

This meetup is dedicated to the learning & living of the science of Positive Psychology the study of well-being, success & happiness!

In the spirit of the French Salons of the 18th century, Salon des philosophes (parlor of the philosophers) offers informal lectures followed by free ranging discussion on a wide range of topics related to philosophy, spirituality, metaphysics and psychology. The lectures are presented by educators, authors and other subject matter experts. Upcoming Salons will be held at Greenberry's Cafe in Morristown, NJ 07960 and Sweet Endings in Long Valley, NJ. Admission ranges from free to $15 or more depe …

Group therapy is effective and powerful approach to both treating stress-related conditions and finding solutions to the underlying problems. Not only will you get professional advice from an experienced specialist, you will also benefit from experiences and insight of other members of the group. In a successful group, a unique family-like atmosphere evolves that makes the sessions attractive and comforting for the participants. Group therapy sessions are covered by many medical insurance plans …

Everyone is welcomed. What connects us is the love of the question, and a passion for challenging our most cherished assumptions and principles. Come, gather, commune, eat & drink and meet other local common folk who also possess an inner zeal and curiosity for philosophy, psychology, history, spirituality, religion, anthropology, literature, critical discourse, camaraderie, laughter, insight and more. Lets cultivate an ongoing discourse......and let us together leave the conversation with a per …

This unique group is truly holistic in its orientation, mindful of the balance between all aspect of a person's being and life.  Over two years old, the primary activity of the group has been to sponsor a weekly silent meditation class using timeless principles of mindfulness, energy awareness, and loving-kindness. Other activities offered from time-to-time create an opportunity for discussion of books, and open dialogues around relationships, intimacy, connection, and so forth.  The tone of th …

Learn how to apply the tools of positive psychology to flourish with other like-minded happiness seekers.  Increase your sense of well-being with research-based methods and understand the art and science of creating authentic happiness

The purpose of this group is to help our society become aware that a large proportion of licensed experts in clinical psychology are incompetent, manipulative, fraudulent, deceitful, or otherwise corrupt. If someone you know has not healed after a long time in therapy, then please discourage them from persisting or from blaming themselves, and instead consider the likelihood that the therapist is incompetent or even malfeasant, especially if he or she uses a psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach …

Habit Design™ is the largest national cooperative for sharing best practices in developing sustainable daily habits that last beyond 100 days. Our goal is to spawn local "habit labs" across the world; over 8,000 members have participated representing 500+ companies, universities, non-profits, and other organizations. We synthesize applied research across a wide range of habit designers including entrepreneurs, Wellness companies & professionals, non-profits, trainers, coaches, academics, and eve …

Welcome to the SERIOUS WONDER Meetup Group NY. The Serious Wonder NY meetup is the social addition of www.seriouswonder.com. Serious Wonder is a progressive group based in asking deep questions about our lives and universe. The group will meet weekly and we will discuss psychology, philosophy, science, alternative health, shamanism, astronomy, and the paranormal.

The only reason to join my meetup is if you're someone who wants to know as much as possible about bipolar disorder, especially in regards to how best to thrive with our disorder. I come armed with numerous thorough, expensive and informative Psychiatric textbooks, a few Clinical Psychology Textbooks, as well as numerous excellent books on Bipolar Disorder, which you will have full access to once you join the group. The books alone are worth thousands of dollars. Then I also add to the mix profe …

This group is intended to create community for adults who want to share their thoughts and feelings about life challenges in a supportive and consciously aware small group setting. We explore the notion of 'Emotional Freedom' and introduce ideas about healing, mindfulness, and spirituality that can help us live more fulfilling lives. The essential question is, "what does the idea of emotional freedom mean to you?" “Emotional Overwhelm” can prevent us from effectively meeting challenges, accept …