The loss of your pet can be the most painful loss you have ever experienced. Receive the tools and the support that you deserve. Certified Pet Loss Recovery Specialist, Dr. Kathleen Ayl has been providing pet loss support in and around the Los Angeles area since 1996. Two of her books, "Coping with the Loss of Your Pet" and "When Helping Hurts, Compassion Fatigue in the Veterinary Profession" are available through The American Animal Hospital Association (aahanet.org.).  Dr. Ayl offers individua …

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

The loss of a pet/or expected loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe …

Irvine Pet Loss Support Groups meet two times each month in the city of Irvine. Support Groups are small in size and welcoming. visit:  www.pet-loss-therapy.com  for more details $25 donation / sliding scale fee is available based on income and ability to pay This support group has been meeting since July 2005 and is facilitated by a licensed therapist. Pet Loss Grief Counseling is also available.

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

New on-going grief/bereavement support group in Santa Monica for parents who have lost children to addiction, drugs, alcohol, medication. If you or someone you knows has had a child/adult child die from a substance event, please contact us for more information. This group is free. Times and dates are TBA. 310 917-5008 or graspsantamonica

This group is for women and men who have lost their spouses at relatively young ages. This group can spend time discussing issues of grief but also share ways to adapt to our "new normal". This group will plan social outings that allow us to find those events/places that interest us the most. The goal is believing that we are not alone in our struggle for a better reality!

Join me in creating a strong and supportive community of Motherless Daughters in Orange County. Regardless of where you are in your journey, please join us in connecting and sharing stories, memories and the challenges of being a motherless daughter with those who've been there and understand your loss. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25) Thanks Twyla for shari …

Heal From The Affair Twice Monthly Support Group for Women in Los Angeles: These small group drop-in sessions are designed to help you heal your core issues, move beyond the pain of an affair, and create the life you really want. Each night looks different and it designed to meet each participant’s particular needs. In addition to short, engaging lectures, you will take part in experiential exercises, writing exercises, personal sharing and personal coaching. All at your pace. You can heal from …

If you are dealing with the grief and loss of a loved one due to incarceration this group is for you. We are a group of caring individuals that understand the life altering experiences you will go through. The group is confidential. Please join us every 2nd Saturday of each month. Through our re-entry program "Carolyn's Closet" provides clothing for women recently released from incarceration or starting a new career. For more information please reply to this site. You can also follow us on fac …

Life can throw us curve balls. Men face unique challenges with relationships, work, stress, anger, self-esteem, sex, masculinity, loss, mortality and aging, and finding meaning and purpose. But men often feel they must struggle with these issues alone. And in isolation, things don't usually get better. It doesn't have to be this way. For four years, the JFCS Men's Support Group has been helping men come together and move forward. We offer a supportive, safe group atmosphere for personal growth, …

The loss of a pet is a devastating time. Our pets play many roles in our lives including best friends/family members and soul mates. It's important to know that you are not alone and that it is possible to heal from such a loss. Come and be supported by others who have recently lost a beloved pet or whose pets are seriously ill. The group is led by a Certified Pet Loss Counselor, who will facilitate the group by allowing those grieving to share their feelings in a safe environment and help facil …

Have you always wanted to be a mother and it just didn't happen? Maybe you tried to become a mother many different ways and you struggle with some feelings of grief and loneliness. You are not alone! We are a group of women understand and have joined together to help one another through a group recovery setting.

A monthly open support group free for all members of the Adoption Constellation: Natural Parents, Adoptees, Former Foster Youth, Foster Parents, Legal Guardians, & Adoptive Parents. A place for the Adoption & Foster Care community to come together to share stories, thoughts, feelings, ideas, receive psycho-education, process grief/loss, and build strong bonds/connections. The group is facilitated by Adoptions/Foster Care Psychotherapist, Adult Adoptee Jeanette Yoffe, MFT and Guest co-facilitator …

Most people will tell you that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences they've ever faced. It's a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you've never faced before. We provide a safe, confidential, and proferssional space to process and work through the feelings and distress associated with separation and divorce. The camaraderie and acceptance you'll find in the group environment also is very healing. Many women are filled with …

Never Alone International -Orange and LA County is a local meet up group for widows, widowers or those who have experienced loss through divorce. Our goal is to build friendships locally with those who understand. We enjoy friendly people doing activities that are fun and inspiring while allowing plenty of time for getting to know each other as well while we are healing from the loss and moving from tears to joy. Those who have experienced their loss years ago are always helpful as well and enr …

Can you identify a major, vexing, obvious, easy to solve problem in your society or community? Do you view its resolution as straightforward and highly beneficial? Are you ever amazed at the roadblocks you face as you defend your position? Your arguments simple and plain, aren’t they? Your opponents don’t get it and you often wonder why, don’t you? Your opponents come up with arguments so poor that you can immediately dismiss them, right? Also, you would be willing to change your mind if you en …