Support Group - People with Depression or Bipolar Disorder
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We maintain a safe space for people living with Depression or Bipolar Disorder to reveal our concerns. These peer support meetings begin at 7:30 pm with a brief welcome.. A member reads the eight DBSA guidelines about confidentiality and tolerance. Each person is invited to say something from their own experience. You don't have to talk if you don't want to. Comments usually include your first name and what is happening in your life and what strategies you are using to cope with bipolar disorder or depression. We do not give advice... We simply share what has worked for us. We limit comments to five or six minutes each to avoid anyone dominating the discussion. The group may split into smaller discussion groups depending on size. We adjourn at 9:00PM. Overall, the meetings are friendly, upbeat, and life-affirming. The peer support group is for adults with depression and bipolar disorder. For more information about the national DBSA organization, click on www.dbsalliance.org ------------------------------ Support Group Guidelines for participation . We share the air. • What is said here stays here. • One person speaks at a time • Differences of opinion are o.k. • We are all equal. • Use "I" language • It's o.k. not to share • It's everybody's responsibility to make the discussion groups a safe place to share. -------------------------------------------------