New Life Church

D.A.B.S.

Depression and Bipolar Support for Women

"All of us together know more than one of us individually."

Contact - Stephanie Archibald at or call 775-0631

FOCUS is on self-help.  Each person has the ability to help themselves.  Each person is the ultimate authority on what will work for him or her.

WHO:        for women affected directly or indirectly by depression or bipolar disorder

WHAT:      a free support group that focuses on helping one another and is peer led

WHERE:     room 210 New Life Church

WHEN:       every 4th Sunday from 6:30 to 8 pm,  Social activities scheduled frequently

WHY:        to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders by providing hope,    reassurannce and encouragement.  You are not going through this alone.

HOW:       participants share experiences, personal feelings, information and strategies for living successfully with mood disorders.

Each person is the ultimate authority on what will work for them.
Each person's path to wellness is uniquely her own.  There is no "one way."

GROUP GUIDELINES

• Share the air:  Everyone who wishes to share has an opportunity to do so.  No one person should monopolize group time.
• One person speaks at a time:  Each person should be allowed to speak free from interruption and side conversations.
• What is said here stays here:  Keep conversations confidential
• Differences of opinions are OK:  We all are entitled to our own view
• We are all equal
• Use "I" Language:  Because we do not participate in this group as credentialed professionals, we do not instruct others.  We do, however, share from our own personal experiences.  We are unique individuals and only we know what is best for our own health (along with our doctor's recommendations).  Example:  "In my experience I have found..."
• It's OK to share
• It's everyone's responsibility to make the discussion group a safe place to share.  We respect confidentiality, treat each other with respect and kindness, and show compassion.

Agenda
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Quick Check-in (how is your week going?)
Tips/Info
Open Group Discussion
Closing Prayer

During the week we stay in touch by emailing each other and plan outings together like lunch, coffee, shopping, going to the movies, etc.

Helpline - 1-800-273-TALK