Action Design is the art and science of designing products that help people take action in their lives. It entails: Designing the action itself so that it's easy to take, Structuring the environment to encourage the action, and Preparing the person to take the action, once and in the future. This meetup is for people in the DC area who are already doing this (under the banner of UX, behavioral econ, data science, and advocacy work), and who want to learn more about these skills.  [See http://w …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

SERENITY is a group of down-to-earth people who seek to help others to deal with the day-to-day stresses in their life through a variation of holistic techniques. We strive to constantly operate under the Golden Rule. SERENITY vows to offer its services with the utmost integrity and to treat each person with a loving, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude. Website: serenityguides.webs.com Email:  serenityguides@yahoo.com Phone:  443-223-0986 DISCLAIMER   Information you receive from any an …

The Great Books Reading Group is not a literature club. It is a discussion group that uses a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploring the past and present. We are reading from the St. John's College Reading List. As we read foundational texts in the Western tradition, we examine mysticism, history, theology, the earth and physical sciences, mathematics, philosophy and government, as well as art, literature and music.

The Social Anxiety Support Group for DC, MD, and VA meets twice a month on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.  On the first Saturday of every month, we meet at the Tenley-Friendship Library (Conference Room 1).  On the third Saturday, we meet at the Martin Luther King Library (Room 221a).  Support group meetings are open to anyone with social anxiety.  At the meetings, we share our experiences living with and overcoming social anxiety. STUDENTS who are seeking COLLEGE CREDIT by studying suppor …

Calling all REAL foodies and lovers of traditional food! PLUS those who are interested in learning more and have just started on the journey! I am passionate about building a community of people who are passionate about REAL and traditional food for the health of themselves and their families. This group is for those who desire to heal or reclaim their health but also for those whose interest has been peeked for one reason or another. Let's join together and support each other in our personal jo …

Meet other women who are interested in the topic of self-improvement and psychology books. Discuss a variety of life topics that focus on improving the self, from personal strength to living authentically. We discuss the advice offered in relevant books. We dig beneath the surface, uncovering our vulnerable issues, dreams and desires. We then brainstorm and act on what we have uncovered.

"Go to your bosom..." - Measure for Measure SHAKESPEARE LOVERS - Chevy Chase, MD Come and join us at "Shakespeare Lovers" where together we study and savor one play per season. We are committed to a single play per season, and via "handouts" I prepare, focus on Shakespeare's own words to facilitate our discussions and commentary. Shakespeare's  insights into the human condition can be appreciated on many levels and the group always has fascinating discussions around the psychological, philosoph …

The motivation for holding these dialogues is to observe the workings of the self and possible connections to conflict and suffering. We aim to explore together the nature of the self, "What am I?", by looking at the operation of the self in our daily lives. We want to use a leaderless dialogue/inquiry process as a mirror in which we can see our own conditioning and patterns of thought happening in real time. The proposed focus of the dialogue group is not solely on the questions that arise, but …

This group explores “What is wellness”, with the goal of providing individuals an avenue to explore different tools that can help them create wellness in their lives. Starting from the premise that, “Wellness can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or, more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.”, participants of this Meet Up group gather together every month to share a vegan m …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

I am passionate about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the incredible benefits that can come from the simple act of tapping on specific points on the body while holding an intention for healing. It sometimes seems too good to be true yet, as a practitioner, I've seen too many successful results to doubt its power. I want to continue to spread and share this amazing technique with the Washington DC community. To that end, we will have weekly or bi-weekly meetups to tap together on a number …

Come explore the messages from your subconscious in The Arion Center's Drop-in Dream Group offered once a month. This group combines self-discovery, active participation, and fun to create an enlightening evening for every member. Gestalt Dream Theatre integrates the active participation of group members, positive coaching, and creative prop work to bring your dreams to life. Founders of western psychology Carol Jung and Sigmund Freud pointed out the significance of dream interpretation in under …

We would like through this meet-up to provide a space where others may come experience and learn more about the Spiritual Heart, Reiki Tummo, and Kundalini. It is open to everyone!!! All the truth in your heart, not the physical heart, but if the heart within you where lies your true self. To access the truth you must open your heart and Tummo Reiki can help do just that. By learning Reiki Tummo not only introduces you to the channeling of energy for healing, but also learns a tool that guides y …

Data Visualization DC is a non-profit professional group that meets monthly to discuss data visualization, data communication, infographics, exploratory data analysis, charts and graphs, perceptual psychology, and more! Our members are data journalists, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, and others who tell stories and persuade with data. Meeting topics are varied and range from tutorials on basic concepts and their applications, to success stories from local practitioners, to …

This is a new group for anyone interested in Action, Body, Comedy, Fangoria, Final Girl, Gothic, International, Natural, Psychological, Science Fiction, Serial Killer, Slasher, Splatter, Underground and most of all my favorite Zombie movies. All horror film and movie fans welcome. I started this group because I love horror movies and would like to meet other horror movie enthusiasts. This group will meet conveniently in and around Howard County Maryland area and possibly surrounding Prince Georg …

Cutting edge discussions yet timeless truths! Weary of the "same old same old"? Want to meet very interesting people outside the customary? Well come connect with others who are interested in Socrates Cafe, a philosophical community. Be a social thinker! Our basic guidelines, established centuries ago in Plato's Dialogues, are that all opinions expressed need to be supported by reasons, and that all assumptions need to be examined. Dialogue is not a competition, a sport or debate with winners an …

We are people who like to know more today than we did the day before.  We like to challenge our assumptions, question our beliefs and come away with that cherished little pearl of insight that keeps alive our sense of awe at life.  And we like to do all of this while laughing together over a good cup of coffee or tea, and sometimes the occasional beer.  We are not formal, and come from all walks of life.  And we think that everyone has something to learn and something to teach.  So swing by the …

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

We are an eclectic mix of readers. We welcome all comers - male and female, LBGT, liberal and conservative. We range in age from late 20s/early 30s to mid/late 50s. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read literary fiction, some history, and some biography, then this book club is for you. We avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.). Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fic …

Action for Happiness (USA) is a movement for positive social change. We're bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone. For fifty years we've aimed relentlessly at higher incomes. But despite being much wealthier, we're no happier than we were five decades ago. At the same time we've seen an increase in wider social issues, including a worrying rise in anxiety and depression in young people. It's time for a positive change in …

This group will meet twice a month--once to discuss a selection of literary fiction, and once for a non-fiction selection. If you enjoy reading and you'd like to get together and discuss a book with others who have read it, this is your book club! Everyone is welcome--male or female, gay or straight, democrat, republican or independent. Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fiction from popular or "pulp" fiction. According to Wikipedia: "In broad terms, literary fictio …

Discussion group for INTJs and folks interested in chatting about the INTJ perspective. The goal of the group would be to increase the self-awareness of INTJs, help share INTJ-friendly coping strategies, and the general story-telling of INTJ experiences. Meetups would be in-person and through Google-hangout (free video/chat/audio capability by Google). INTJs generally have a very salient personality, and may have difficulty relating to other people INTJs have a myriad of traits and quirks, and …

Meet other people interested in alternative health to talk about holistic healing, homeopathy, herbs, naturopathy, diet, acupuncture, ayurveda, Tai Chi,  yoga, meditation, energy and breath work, bodywork, transpersonal psychology, flower essences,  and complementary and alternative medical care, etc.

Create Christian Stories This meetup will pray, brainstorm, and listen to God and one another about his vision for Christian story lines in books, theater, film, and poetry. We gather to create the scripts, books, screenplays, short stories, and poetry that will impact this world. We will help one another get published, get funded, cast, create, and stage each collaboration. "John 13:14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet." Coming tog …

Meet with other local fans of the works and life of psychologist, Carl Jung. Gather and discuss his life and his well known theories that raise the question of the meaning of life. www.jung.org

There are many good sources of information about G. I. Gurdjieff and his teaching. We would rather meet you in person than give you more things to read. We have found in experience that face-to-face work with a group of companions is essential to practicing the teaching. Our study takes the forms of discussion, meditation, practical work together, and sacred dance. Please send an inquiry if you like.  Look us up on Facebook as the Maryland Gurdjieff Society. Or check out our website, a work in p …

Biodanza -Sistema Rolando Toro is a system where music, movement and emotions become like one and give us the possibility to wholly express ourselves. Our feelings, our instincts, our desire for a free new movement are aknowledged as important part of our life. Biodanza is a party to our impulses of vitality, creativity and affectiveness, creating a space for them to express. Biodanza is a group activity and it facilitates our capability of sharing our emotions with the others and connecting wit …