Depression

Get It Done When You're Depressed Support Group

HeyPeers Certified Meeting
Hosted By
Corey J.
Friday, Sep 22, 2023 | 12:00pm - 01:30pm EDT
$5.99
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About this meeting
Depression robs us of many experiences in life. We want to have a sense of accomplishment through our actions, but we often feel unable to act. When we try to move forward, it feels like we are in slow motion. This can lead to stopping important tasks before we even get started. Depression affects not just our work, but can impact every part of our lives including how we think. Lack of getting things done when we’re depressed can diminish our sense of self which lowers our energy to face life. It’s a vicious cycle that we can end! This series of meetings are designed to help you move on with life, even when you’re depressed. Each meeting is a mixture of a drop-in support group and a book club based off of Julie A. Fast and Dr. John Preston’s book “Get It Done When You’re Depressed: 50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track.” Each meeting will cover one easy to digest, life changing strategy to help you learn how to be more productive in the face of depression’s many obstacles. Group Leaders will guide participants through a reading of the strategy, an exercise and a discussion of the book’s key ideas in every session. There is also time to discuss your own experiences and get the help and support of other participants.
About the host
I am a certified peer specialist in Atlanta, GA and I love what I do! I am knowledgeable about support groups of all kinds and can support you on learning more about them-on heypeers, I co-facilitate two Wake-Up Narcolepsy groups. I am queer, neurodivergent, love DBT, creating art, writing, my animals, and nerdy stuff. I have my own business, Hope Is Real LLC, and I am the author of two books: Hope Is Real: I Have A Purpose and Hope Is Real: Radical Recovery Prayers. @Brighthopeart on Instagram. Website is hopepersists.com
Motivation for help
The last time I was hospitalized in a mental hospital, I was supported more by my peers than by the staff. Now, I want to give that support back to other peers.
Recent reviews
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Sep 19, 2023
Corey did a great job in facilitating this meeting. However, I feel that the group was simply way too big, and needed to be broken down into smaller groups. Dependent on size of the starting group, it may be necessary to have a couple more facilitators for smaller group breakdowns so that everyone has a chance to share. Otherwise, I really appreciate this group and the DBSA! Thank you so much!
Sep 18, 2023
Corey has great experience to share. she is compassionate, but focused.
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent breakout room meeting with Heath.
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent leader, well run group!
Sep 15, 2023
Excellent
Sep 12, 2023
kcjones89 is a calm, relaxed, and empathetic leader. They always make me feel safe and heard.
Sep 11, 2023
Casey has great compassion
Sep 11, 2023
she is freaking awesome
Sep 09, 2023
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