Depression

DBSA Online Support Group

Hosted By
Claudia S.
Wednesday, Oct 02, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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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.
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  • Host

    Claudia S.

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    State Certified Peer Supporter

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  • Co-host

    Madonna A.

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  • 2nd Co-host

    Tim L.

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About the host
I have been a certified peer for nearly 10 years. I have a Ph.D. in Psychology. I am a Certified Trauma Support Specialist and a Life Coach. I am also a Shamanic Healer. I love to help people psychologically and spiritually. My own mental health issues motivated me to seek personal help and to become a life-long learner in finding tools and techniques for people's well-being. Although I have quite a few credentials most of my learning has come from my own personal experiences in trying to maneuver through life's difficulties. I experienced deep agony from my traumas but still have found the strength to forge ahead and do the best I can to help myself and others. As I went into the deepest darkest corners of my existence I learned how to go through my own psychological difficulties and work on the soul level and became a spiritual shamanic healer. As a shamanic healer I am able to channel spirits to help people with their problems. Combining my peer, psychological and spiritual healing abilities I am able to work with people on their deepest issues.
Motivation for help
My own personal traumas provide my motivation to help myself and others with their problems. I now see I had a latent desire to help others but didn't find this passion until I was in my mid 30's. As I grow and evolve throughout life I am able to bring more healing to others.
Recent reviews
I think Claudia is a good leader but I'd like her to keep track of topics brought up in our introductions. She can say, a few people brought up xxx. Who would like to talk about it (or name people who brought it up).
Oct 10, 2024
Claudia did not let me share. She stopped me and called out on another participant who had already previously shared. I was then muted and disregarded. I do not appreciate the way she runs the group and only allows certain people to share. Negative five stars.
Oct 09, 2024
Tim is great, good group atmosphere!
Oct 02, 2024
My group leader was Claudia. She cut me off during my share and muted me. I don't feel that I had the chance or opportunity to be heard by the group.
Oct 02, 2024
see above
Nov 01, 2023
i left early. was triggered and saw no good in my staying in this meeting. i will return to future meetings but if i am triggered, i will leave early. no offense, it is what it is.
Jul 05, 2023
see above
Jun 28, 2023
Luanne facilitated an informative meeting in our breakout room.
Jun 21, 2023
see above
Jun 21, 2023
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Attendees (45)
Jay MSClover henry tulip dexter Brad Ian madison.zimmer98 bhill1278 pontovirgula Patricia robert8391 moejoy2003 Gypsyprincess30 Mead0w223 Marcbc Peter JimmyC togiyameko Renee Jonah Sue Ann Julia Anticip815 Esther T SmallRiot Ewurabena babysinc Vince Peg katyee8 michaelbarney01 Joe orlando.stanley@aol.com myke_chapman kieranfrancis Dylan Sky JacquiY Athena amanda9037 ordudash Shawn Abugsmom2
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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 enable each other to help ourselves.

Please note that the schedule for DBSA support group meetings on HeyPeers has been updated for 2024. To see all available meetings through DBSA, or to find alternatives if you are waitlisted for a group, visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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