Depression

DBSA Online Support Group

Hosted By
Luanne V.
Monday, Feb 26, 2024 | 03:00pm - 04:00pm CST
Free
Meeting Full
Zoom
About this meeting
The primary participants in this group are people diagnosed with a mood disorder and those who believe they may have a mood disorder.
Hosts
  • Host

    Luanne V.

    Peer Supporter

    National Peer Supporter

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  • Co-host

    Melanie H.

    Peer Supporter

    Certified Peer Supporter

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  • 2nd Co-host

    Lori H.

    Peer Supporter

    Certified Peer Supporter

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About the host
I am a National Certified Peer Support Specialist. Most important is I have lived experience with Bipolar, anxiety, depressing,PTSD..I have a chronic medical condition so I understand what that is like. I am certified in grief counseling. I have experienced normal grief and complicated grief. I can walk you through the steps and will be there for you. I know what its like to file for disability and I can help you with that process. I have been homeless before but I got out of the black hole and you can too. I am a certified Youth mental Health Coach. I am also a forensic certified Peer Support specialist
Motivation for help
I love helping other people. I was a Nurse for over 33 years. Also a Firefighter and EMT. Helping is in my Genes. I know Recovery is in everyones reach and I am here to help
Recent reviews
Tim was the facilitator of our breakout group the Family and Friends support Group. He was very insightful and helpful with information. I felt very supported by the group. This group was very insightful, our group was from an array of backgrounds and they all gave support and insight.
Oct 27, 2024
Great listener. I liked the way Luanne called on participants and paid attention to their individual stories. She looked for themes and offered very helpful resources, such as the videos on LEAP Institute. Thank you so much.
Oct 20, 2024
My facilitator, Nancy J., navigated sensitive topics and used self disclosure very effectively. She made me feel safe, seen, and supported.
Oct 14, 2024
Nancy is just wonderful, great facilitator
Oct 13, 2024
Randi- she did a great job facilitating and asking questions when there was silence for a time.
Oct 13, 2024
Randy did a wonderful job. Our group was quiet, which must have been challenging. She shared her own experiences in a way that directly helped two caregiver parents, and it was inspiring to see that happen.
Oct 13, 2024
Randi helped facilitate and share as best she could. Thanks so much for that.
Oct 13, 2024
Vanessa led my group today
Oct 06, 2024
Christina does a terrific job; she is a great facilitator
Sep 27, 2024
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Attendees (56)
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-focused national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA's peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them. This includes online and local support groups, audio and video casts, and printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another. DBSA support groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated by someone living with a mood disorder who has been trained and certified to guide others on their journey.

DBSA online support group meetings are peer-based self-help groups. In the DBSA context, a peer is a person with a mood disorder. Another distinction of peer is that we are not professionals - physicians and other mental health providers. We are here to assist, encourage, and enableĀ each other to help ourselves.

To see all available meetings through DBSA, or to find alternatives if you are waitlisted for a group, visitĀ https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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