11 Weeks to Self Esteem - Group Education Classes on ZOOM
Apr
8
to Jun 24

11 Weeks to Self Esteem - Group Education Classes on ZOOM

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11 Weeks to Self Esteem Program - Group Education Classes on ZOOM

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Unlock the path to lasting change in your life through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with our comprehensive 11 Weeks to Self Esteem program. Join Dawn A. O’Meally, MSW, LCSW-C, for engaging, 1 ½ hour long group sessions utilizing the transformative workbook “10 Days to Self Esteem” by David Burns, MD.

Group Overview:

🌟 Why Choose CBT? Discover the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to transform thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical health. This approach, rooted in solid neurological and behavioral research, empowers you to promote greater mental health and improve your overall quality of life.

🔍 What You’ll Learn: Explore a range of common concerns during the 11-week program, including stress, depression, anger, procrastination, perfectionism, and self-esteem. Learn practical tools to address these issues, placing the power in your hands for long-lasting change.

Session Details:

Duration: April 8, 2026 – June 24, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ZOOM)

Cost: Maryland Residents can be covered by insurance – proceed to checkout, and we will contact you to verify your insurance and explain the next steps

Format: 11 sessions, 1.5 hrs. each

Key Takeaways:

🌈 Manage Stress: Uncover negative thoughts, thinking errors, and restructure them for rational and helpful thinking even in challenging situations.

😌 Overcome Depression: Differentiate between healthy sadness and clinical depression. Gain tools to process negative feelings and make intelligent decisions.

🌪️ Control Anger: Learn the difference between constructive and destructive anger. Effectively disarm and diffuse anger for healthier interactions.

🚫 Defeat Procrastination: Discover the characteristics and hidden benefits of procrastination. Attack procrastination with proven techniques for enhanced productivity.

🌟 Conquer Perfectionism: Explore types of perfectionism, their impact, and differences between neurotic perfectionism and healthy pursuit of excellence. Develop unconditional self-esteem.

🤔 Understand Self-Esteem: Learn the intricacies of self-esteem, its consequences, and how to develop unconditional self-esteem independent of external factors.

Take Charge of Your Life with CBT!

As you progress through the program, gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between cognitions, emotions, and behavior. Analyze situations, find success, and ramp up positive emotions while moderating the negative ones.

Transform your life with the power of your own mind!

We look forward to embarking on this empowering journey with you!

Best regards,

Dawn A. O’Meally, MSW, LCSW-C

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Take Control: Women’s Anxiety Relief Group
Apr
7
to Jun 16

Take Control: Women’s Anxiety Relief Group

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Overview:
Are anxious thoughts holding you back from feeling grounded, peaceful, and in control? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to manage anxiety on your own.

Join our Women’s Anxiety Relief Group, a 10-week Women’s Anxiety Support and Skills Group. Small and supportive skills-based cohort designed to help you reduce worry, calm your mind, and build lasting confidence. This group is based on the book Anxiety Workbook for Women: Relieve Anxious Thoughts and Find Calm, and blends practical coping strategies with community support.

Details:
Start date: TBD
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EST)

Cost: Payment is accepted via Maryland insurance - we will help you verify benefits!
Format: Virtual via Zoom

What You’ll Learn:
Together, we’ll use tools from Anxiety Workbook for Women to help you:

  • Understand how anxiety works in the body and mind

  • Identify your triggers and unhelpful thought patterns

  • Practice mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral tools that are effective in real life

  • Build emotional resilience and self-compassion

  • Create a daily plan that supports peace, confidence, and calm

  • Guided discussion and skills training

  • Simple between-session practice to help you apply what you learn

  • A supportive, confidential group setting

Who This Group Is For:
This group is a great fit for women who:

  • Feel stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, or “what-if” thoughts

  • Want practical, structured tools (not just talk)

  • Are ready to build healthier emotional habits in a supportive environment

  • Would benefit from connection with other women working toward similar goals

Materials:
This group is based on the book: Anxiety Workbook for Women: Relieve Anxious Thoughts and Find Calm (Participants are encouraged to obtain a copy prior to the first session.)

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Mindful Self-Compassion Group
Mar
5
to May 28

Mindful Self-Compassion Group

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Transform your relationship with yourself

March 5, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM (EST)
Format: Live on Zoom
Price: Maryland Insurance or Fee for Service for Out of State Participants

Registration form below (bottom of page)

Why join the Mindful Self-Compassion Group Program

Emotional pain is part of being human — self-criticism doesn’t have to be.

This 12-week structured therapy program is designed for individuals who want to build emotional resilience, reduce self-criticism, and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with themselves.

Based on The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer, this is not just a book study — it is a guided, experiential therapy group rooted in research on compassion, neuroscience, and emotional regulation.

You will join a small, supportive group of adults who are ready to practice real skills — not surface-level positivity — and build lasting internal strength.

You will learn how to:

  1. Respond instead of react

    Develop the ability to stay grounded during emotional overwhelm rather than shutting down or exploding.

  2. Interrupt harsh self-criticism

    Recognize and shift the inner voice that fuels shame, perfectionism, and “not enough” thinking.

  3. Regulate your nervous system

    Learn practical tools to soothe anxiety, reduce rumination, and build distress tolerance.

  4. Repair after mistakes

    Stop spiraling after setbacks and build the capacity to recover with stability and self-respect.

  5. Build stable self-worth

    Strengthen an internal sense of value that is not dependent on performance or approval.

  6. Stay accountable without self-attack

    Increase motivation while reducing burnout and emotional exhaustion.

What’s included in the 12-week program

  • Live weekly therapy sessions (90 minutes each)

  • Structured experiential exercises based on evidence-based self-compassion research

  • Cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness training

  • Guided reflection practices and between-session skill application

  • Weekly accountability and integration check-ins

  • Supportive group environment with shared growth

  • Clinical guidance and facilitation

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

This program is built around The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer.

The workbook is required for participation. If you do not already have it, you will receive purchasing instructions upon registration.

The workbook will serve as your structured guide throughout the 12-week journey and a resource you can return to long after the group concludes.

Program Details:

  • Online via Zoom

  • Starting Thursdays March 5, 2026 - May 29, 2026

  • Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

  • Cost:This group is covered through Maryland insurance - Participants must have active Maryland health insurance coverage and complete a brief screening call to confirm fit.

  • Spots are intentionally limited to maintain depth, safety, and meaningful engagement.

Ready to change the way you relate to yourself?

If you are ready to stop battling your inner critic and build lasting emotional resilience, this group is for you.

Spots are limited. Reserve your place today.

Meet your group leader

Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, P.A. is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional regulation, and resilience-based treatment.

She has helped hundreds of individuals strengthen emotional balance, reduce shame and perfectionism, and build sustainable coping strategies rooted in evidence-based practices.

With a compassionate, structured approach, Dawn will guide you through the development of practical self-compassion skills that support long-term emotional stability and growth.

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Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Group Education Program
Jan
28
to Mar 10

Mastering Your Adult ADHD: A Cognitive-Behavioral Group Education Program

Struggling with Adult ADHD Challenges? You're Not Alone!

Living with ADHD can feel like trying to navigate life with a million browser tabs open—constantly distracted, overwhelmed, and unsure how to close the mental clutter. The challenges often show up in multiple areas of life:

Time Management Struggles – Always feeling behind, missing deadlines, or underestimating how long tasks will take.
Disorganization & Forgetfulness – Lost keys, missed appointments, piles of unfinished projects.
Emotional Dysregulation – Intense frustration, impulsive reactions, or feeling stuck in cycles of guilt and self-doubt.
Procrastination & Paralysis – Knowing what needs to be done but struggling to start—or bouncing from task to task without finishing.
Self-Esteem & Motivation Challenges – Feeling like you're not living up to your potential or constantly battling negative self-talk.
Relationship Struggles – Difficulty with communication, listening, or following through on commitments.

These struggles can be exhausting, leading to frustration, burnout, low self-esteem, and even anxiety or depression—but ADHD is not a character flaw or a lack of willpower. It’s a brain-based condition that requires strategic, evidence-based solutions.

This 12-Week Program is Designed for YOU

Our evidence-based, interactive skills group combines TEAM-CBT techniques with the research-backed strategies from Mastering Your Adult ADHD to help you:

Stay Focused & Follow Through – Master tools to reduce distractions & procrastination
Manage Time & Get Organized – Learn systems that actually work for ADHD brains
Strengthen Emotional & Impulse Control – Manage frustration & regulate emotions effectively
Improve Communication & Relationships – Navigate social interactions with confidence
Build Self-Compassion & Motivation – Shift from self-doubt to self-empowerment

💡 Plus! A Special Bonus Session for Significant Others – So they can better understand ADHD & support you.

This group is about progress, not perfection—helping you build ADHD-friendly habits, develop self-compassion, and finally experience confidence, clarity, and control in your life.

What to Expect from This Group

📌 Practical, ADHD-Friendly Learning – We focus on one skill at a time, with real-life application.
📌 Hands-On, Actionable Strategies – Every session includes:
✅ A structured agenda
✅ Homework review from the Mastering Your Adult ADHD workbook
Skill-building exercises & real-world practice
Interactive discussions in a supportive, nonjudgmental space
Progress tracking using the ASRS Symptom Checklist

💡 Weekly practice is key! You’ll apply what you learn between sessions to create real, lasting changes.

Program Details

📅 Dates: January 28, 2026 – March 10, 2026
Time: Tuesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 PM EST
📍 Location: Live on Zoom (Join from anywhere!)
👥 Facilitators: Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C & Carmen Enciso-Steinberg, LMFT
🎯 Limited to 15 Participants

💰 Cost: $750 for 12 weeks of expert ADHD coaching
🚀 Early Bird Special! Register by March 17, 2025, and get $100 off—pay just $650! PROMO CODE: EARLYBIRD100

📌 Pre-Admission Interview Required – We want to ensure this group is the right fit for you.

😊 For Therapists: Interested in learning how to facilitate Mastering Your Adult ADHD? We are offering limited spots in the group! Additional consultation time is available at a reduced fee following each weekly group meeting.

Together, we’re committed to empowering adults with ADHD using evidence-based tools and strategies that work. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing ADHD for years, this group will give you actionable skills and expert support in a warm, engaging, online learning atmosphere.

Meet Your Expert ADHD Coaches

This group is led by two dynamic, experienced, and passionate therapists:

🔹 Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, P.A.ADHD specialist & TEAM-CBT Level 3 Therapist - dedicated to helping adults transform their struggles into strengths. Instructor of Mastering Your Adult ADHD since 2005, Dawn, is experienced and utilizes best-practice CBT strategies. Her teaching methods are clear and methodical and are without psychobabble which enables anyone to clearly learn and become proficient with the CBT tools. She gets her energy from the group process and gets excited for group members when they share the positive changes and victories they are observing themselves in their lives as they progress through the course and apply the tools they are learning to completely change outcomes for the better. Her enthusiasm and conviction for the CBT material she teaches are contagious!

🔹 Carmen Enciso-Steinberg, LMFTTEAM-CBT Level 3 Therapist – Carmen Enciso Steinberg, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience helping adults navigate the challenges of ADHD. Using evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based strategies, Carmen provides tailored interventions to enhance focus, emotional regulation, and executive functioning. Her deep understanding of the complexities of ADHD allows her to empower clients with practical tools to manage symptoms and thrive in both personal and professional settings. Carmen is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their unique strengths and develop the skills needed to build confidence and long-term success. Compassionate, skilled, and deeply invested in helping ADHD adults thrive with proven strategies.

📣 What Past Participants Have Said

"Completing the Mastering Your ADHD program has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience for me. I am grateful for the profound impact this program has had on me, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of ADHD and learn practical strategies for managing it effectively."
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Life After Bariatric Surgery - Support Group
Aug
26
to Oct 21

Life After Bariatric Surgery - Support Group

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Conquer your weight-loss journey with the guidance of Weight Loss Surgery Warriors!

Are you navigating life after bariatric surgery and looking for emotional support and practical tools to help along the way? We invite you to join The Emotional First Aid Kit: A Practical Guide to Life After Bariatric Surgery, a support group designed specifically for those on the journey to recovery and transformation.

What You’ll Get:

  • A step-by-step guide to managing the emotional impact of your surgery

  • Tools to build self-confidence, manage cravings, and navigate challenges

  • Support from others going through the same journey

  • Sessions designed to help you embrace your new life and maintain long-term success

Don't go through this journey alone—join us and take the first step toward healing and thriving after bariatric surgery.

Sign up today and give yourself the emotional tools you need for success!

Event Details:

Facilitator: Carole Shelton, MSW, LCSW-C - former bariatric warrior

Cost: $240 total - Maryland Residents can be covered by insurance - we will contact you to verify your insurance and explain the next steps

Dates: August 26, 2025 - October 21, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (ZOOM)

Format: 8 sessions, 1.5 hrs. long

Platform: Zoom

Required Resource:

Why Join?

  • Gain insights into the emotional aspects of your weight-loss journey.

  • Equip yourself with tools and strategies for long-term success.

  • Connect with a supportive community of individuals on similar journeys.

How to Register: Secure your spot by filling out the registration form below:

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Eat It Up: Empower Your Bariatric Journey – Support Group
Jan
14
to Mar 11

Eat It Up: Empower Your Bariatric Journey – Support Group

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Eat It Up: Empower Your Bariatric Journey – Support Group

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Dive into the transformative power of understanding your relationship with food, emotions, and self-image with Eat It Up by Connie Stapleton, Ph.D. This dynamic program is designed to help you develop the tools needed for a healthier lifestyle, sustainable weight loss, and an improved relationship with yourself and your body.

 Group Overview:

🌟 Why This Program? Eat It Up provides a compassionate, research-based approach to addressing the psychological and emotional factors behind eating habits. Through guided group sessions, you’ll learn how to create meaningful, lasting change while building self-awareness, confidence, and a healthier mindset.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

This program goes beyond the surface to explore topics essential to bariatric success, including: 

·      Emotional eating triggers and coping strategies

·      Developing a positive self-image

·      Building sustainable habits for long-term health

·      Reframing limiting beliefs about food and weight

·      Recognizing and addressing unhealthy relationship patterns

Session Details:

·      Dates: January 14th  2025 - March 11, 2025

·      Duration: 8 weeks

·      Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ZOOM)

·      Cost: $280 total

✨ Think about it—an investment of $280 for a comprehensive, interactive program that supports your bariatric journey is just $35 per session. Gain practical tools, expert guidance, and peer support for a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy.

Key Takeaways:

🌈 Understand Emotional Eating: Identify triggers, challenge harmful patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms for emotional struggles.

🍎 Build Healthy Habits: Learn actionable strategies to create a sustainable lifestyle that supports your bariatric goals.

💡 Enhance Self-Awareness: Develop tools for mindfulness, introspection, and self-compassion to strengthen your mental and emotional health.

🚀 Stay Motivated Post-Surgery: Transition from viewing surgery as a "quick fix" to seeing it as part of a holistic journey toward wellness.

💬 Connect with a Supportive Community: Share your journey with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of bariatric transformation.

Take Charge of Your Bariatric Journey Today!

As you progress through the program, you’ll unlock the tools needed to transform your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to align with your health goals. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or navigating life post-op, Eat It Up is your partner in success.

Transform your life and take control of your health. You deserve it!

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11-Weeks Binge Eating Prevention Workshop
Oct
8
to Dec 17

11-Weeks Binge Eating Prevention Workshop

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11-Weeks Binge Eating Prevention Workshop via Zoom

Dates: Starting October 8th - December 17th, Every Tuesday for 11 weeks
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Each Session)

Facilitators: Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, PA and Nancy Lum, RD, LDN

Cost: Insurance for MD residents is accepted or $325.00 (out of pocket)

Location: Online via ZOOM

Are you tired of feeling like your eating habits are controlling you? Do you struggle with cycles of deprivation and bingeing? Whether you've been formally diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder or simply recognize the need for change, our 11-week workshop is here to help.

What to Expect:

  • Customizable Approach: We understand that what works for one person may not work for another. That's why our workshop offers a variety of evidence-based tools to help you take control of your eating habits.

  • Recognize Triggers: Learn to identify your triggers and develop strategies to cope with difficult emotions.

  • Improve Relationships: Explore how your eating habits may be impacting your relationships and discover ways to foster healthier connections.

  • Healthy Choices: Gain insight into making healthy food choices that support your well-being.

  • Understanding Binge Eating: Understand the underlying causes of binge eating and learn to recognize environmental factors that may contribute to episodes.

  • Mindfulness Techniques: Discover mindfulness techniques to help you stay present and resist the urge to binge.

Ready to Take Control?

Break free from the shame-filled cycle of binge eating and Start your journey to a healthier relationship with food today.

Limited spots available. Reserve your spot now.

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Mastering Your Adult ADHD - Support Group
Apr
3
to Jul 10

Mastering Your Adult ADHD - Support Group

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Mastering Your Adult ADHD – Support Group

Welcome to the Mastering Your Adult ADHD Support Group!

Thank you for your interest in our Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Group Education Program, where we believe “Pills Won’t Give You Skills.” Led by facilitator Dawn O’Meally, MSW, LCSW-C, P.A., this program aims to equip you with concrete strategies and skills to manage Adult ADHD effectively.

About the Group:

“Mastering Your Adult ADHD” is a comprehensive program addressing the risks of untreated ADHD, including Low Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Job Instability, Substance Use, and even Increased Mortality.

Program Structure:

  • Weekly Meetings: Participants will meet weekly for 11 group psychoeducational sessions on ZOOM.

  • Active Group Process: Each session will have a structured agenda, homework review, skill development, and dynamic discussion.

  • Skill Development: Participants will work on one skill at a time, with practice in-between sessions being highly important.

  • Client Workbook: Participants will receive a weekly homework assignment from the client workbook.

  • Progress Monitoring: Weekly progress will be monitored using the “ADHD Current Symptom Scale.”

Session Details:

  • Start dates TBD

  • Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (ZOOM)

  • Cost: $350 – Maryland Residents may be covered under insurance plan

  • Format: 11 sessions, 1.5 hrs. each

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CogniDiet presented by MBS Weight Loss
Apr
2
to Jun 25

CogniDiet presented by MBS Weight Loss

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CogniDiet is a 13-week 90-minute program geared towards women that teaches you how to rewire your brain, train your cravings, and change your life with new lifestyle habits. CogniDiet is an intensive, clinically proven 13-week program with self-discovery tools and daily experiments to lose weight and get healthy naturally. This program is designed to help you transform using mind shifts, self-discovery games, and experiments. The goal is to adopt new lifestyle habits in which you can live. This book is a holistic guide to free you from dependency on the foods that are sabotaging your outcomes. The secret is you must be willing to change and ready to jump off the merry-go-round of the fad diet industry. Are you ready to do the real work to create a lasting mind shift necessary for weight loss success? If your answer is YES, this is the program for you!

Things you will learn in this program:

  • How the brain works when it comes to food

  • Dealing with sugar and cravings

  • Handling stress differently

  • Eating mindfully

  • Moving the body

  • How to speed up your metabolism

  • Deal with saboteurs

  • Behavior Modification

  • Regulating emotions

  • Taking care of my health

  • Goal setting

Required book for this online program:

Textbook: The CogniDiet
Weight Loss Starts in Your Brain by Veronique Cardon, M.S.

Companion Book:  The CogniDiet
The Companion Book 100 (Almost) Experiments to rewire Your Brain., Lose the Weight and Enjoy Life! By Veronique Cardon, M.S.

Cost: $315.00

How to register:

Please visit: https://www.mbsweightloss.com/cognidiet/

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Therapeutic Art Support Groups for Bariatric Surgery Patients
Jun
1
to Jun 30

Therapeutic Art Support Groups for Bariatric Surgery Patients

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Navigating the way to your Why Therapeutic Art Support Groups for Bariatric Surgery Patients

The Counseling Center For Change invites you to explore your brain on art and discover our art-making and the creative process can provide additional support and assistance in both your pre and post-bariatric surgical journey.

Discover the science behind just why art-making has such a profound effect on both the mind and body.

Art journaling collages are just 2 mediums the group will explore, and so much more.

Absolute􀀍 no art experience is required, and all materials will be provided. Come join us in this exciting new adventure created just for you!!

Details:

The tentative start date is early June, so please express your interest by registering below as soon as possible

Cost: FREE

Where: The Counseling Center for Change - 909 Baltimore Blvd. Westminster, MD 21157

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IN-PERSON 2023 WESTMINSTER BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
May
17
to Dec 20

IN-PERSON 2023 WESTMINSTER BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

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IN-PERSON 2023 WESTMINSTER BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS!

OUR MISSION: Educating, Supporting, Celebrating, Motivating, and Creating a Welcoming Community for Pre and Post-op Bariatric Patients.

Details:

Where: In-person at The Counseling Center for Change

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dates: September 27, October 18, November 15, December 20.

Cost: FREE - Get the support you need to be successful with your surgery tool!

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MOTHER'S DAY HIKE
May
14

MOTHER'S DAY HIKE

The Nature Prescription welcomes you to Join a Nature Therapy Guide, guided by Charissa Hipp to celebrate Mother's Day with a Mother/Child nature walk!

This walk will include a visit to the Raptor Mews at Hashawha, a chance to fully explore our senses (we are already experts at this but don’t take the time to slow down and learn from them), and guided nature connection invitations. It is a wonderful way to have a special morning between moms and their children in the outdoors.

Details:

Date: May 14, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: Hashawa Environmental Center & Bear Branch Nature Center

Cost: $40 - Special entry for families

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“The mother daughter hike was something different outside of the brunch or dinner plans that was the normal go to. I was new to the concept of Forrest Bathing. Charissa helped us grasp it by reading a short story. I loved how it was about mindfulness, and really experiencing the hike through all of our senses, not just the physical activity.

I remember waking up and it was raining. That was my old excuse of staying home, who would hike in the rain? But we grabbed some ponchos and still went. I'm glad we did! It brought another layer to the experience. When the rain stopped and peaked out, it was at the perfect time. Being in that mindset set, you not only saw the sun but felt it caress your skin. My fifteen-year-old daughter also enjoyed the whole experience. Looking forward to the next one! “

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Bariatric Support Group Meeting (In-Person)
Apr
19

Bariatric Support Group Meeting (In-Person)

Hosted by Dawn O’Meally - LCSW-C, BARIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Our Mission: Educating, Supporting, Celebrating, Motivating, and Creating a Welcoming Community for Pre and Post-op Weight Loss Surgery Patients. Connect with others who have undergone Bariatric Surgery. Participate with your peers for support, encouragement, and open discussion about the challenges, rewards, and issues of Life After Bariatric Surgery.

Details:

When: April 19, 2023

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Where: The Counseling Center for Change - 909 Baltimore Blvd, Suite 128, Westminster, MD 21157 (new location!)

If you have any questions, email Dawn O’Meally - dao@tcc4change.com

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Loss and Healing Support Group
Mar
15
to Apr 29

Loss and Healing Support Group

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Loss and healing Support Group

Facilitator: Marissa Neal, LCSW-C, CGCS “Certified Grief Therapist”

A community setting you can learn about the process of grief, and be around others who are on the same journey as you. You will learn ways to honor and remember your loved one and how you can move forward without leaving your loved one behind.

Details:

+ MD Insurance Accepted, PA Out of Pocket may apply, Optional out of pocket cost: $230.00 - Payment plans are available.

+ Wednesday, March 15, 2023 - April 29, 2023

+ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

+ Schedule Intake Interview by Feb 24

Materials you will need:

- Journal

- Writing Materials

- Print PDFs

- Coloring Utensils

- Zoom access

Register by filling out the form below

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CogniDiet Weight Loss Group - 13 week program
Oct
11
to Jan 3

CogniDiet Weight Loss Group - 13 week program

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CogniDiet Weight Loss starts in your Brain!

What is different about the CogniDiet?

We focus the teaching and support on self-discovery and personal transformation. This group is for highly motivated individuals that are tired of the diet pills, the fad diets, the quick fixes and really want to dive into real solutions and do the work that it takes to get to their goals. It includes fun activities, mental exercises and is geared toward women.

Join the Diet Without a Diet and a 95% Success Rate

Rewire Your Brain, Lose the Weight, Change Your Life

Details:

13-Weeks

Dates: October 11 - January 3

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)

Cost: $350.00

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SOS Help for Emotions
Aug
5
to Sep 12

SOS Help for Emotions

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SOS Help for Emotions

This group is an interim resource to provide support and learn tools for managing emotions while you wait for your upcoming appointment.

Details:

Date: August 5 - September 12

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Atomic Habits - a book club to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals & more!
Jul
28
to Sep 15

Atomic Habits - a book club to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals & more!

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Atomic Habits is a game changer that shows you how to create small changes that stick and become permanent habits to get the behavioral outcomes you need for weight loss success. This book is science based and utilizes CBT cognitive behavior therapy tools to make changes stick once and for all! Come join us and learn from a scientific proven process to make good habits happen. If you are stuck and struggling with weight gain and getting the lifestyle changes to happen consistently this is the group for you!

Learn practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

This group will teach people how making miniscule changes grow into habits and compound into life-altering outcomes! The small habits will have a transformative effect on your health, productivity, motivation, and happiness!

10 Things Atomic Habits Will Teach You how to learn to…

1) Build a system for getting 1% better every day.

2) Break your bad habits and stick to good ones.

3) Avoid the common mistakes most people make when changing habits.

4) Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower.

5) Develop a stronger identity and believe in yourself.

6) Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy).

7) Design your environment to make success easier.

8) Make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results.

9) Get back on track when you get off course.

10) And most importantly, how to put these ideas into practice in real life.

Details:

Dates: July 28th-Sept. 15

Day: Thursdays

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Cost: $150.00 per person

Facilitators: Dawn O'Meally & Nancy Lum

Materials required to be in the book club- Purchase Book-Atomic Habits

Gear up for the book club by reading the book-Atomic Habits prior to the start of the book club as you will begin completing corresponding worksheets and applying what you learn to YOUR LIFE right after we begin the group!

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The Beck Diet Solution Group
May
3
to Jun 28

The Beck Diet Solution Group

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Beck Diet Solution Group - Get ready to overcome challenges and fine tune new skills!

About: The Beck Diet Solution provides a step by step daily guide to create a plan. It helps us build structure, set realistic goals, time management skills, mindful eating, overcoming cravings, getting back on track by working around life hurdles with weight loss.

Details:

- May 3, 2022 - June 28, 2022

- Virtual via Zoom

- Tuesdays - 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM

- Cost $250.00

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Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting
Apr
19
to May 31

Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting

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  • Google Calendar ICS

About: ATTENTION! If you are a caregiver to a child or children ages 0-7 years of age, this psychoeducational group is for you! Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this program consists of a video series and workbook to educate parents and caregivers on how to establish skills in becoming an effective Emotional Coach for their children.

“Magic Moments” between parents and children occur through emotion and connection, and this program is designed to help you become more aware of emotion and know what to do with them in order to create these “Magic Moments”.

Children have many emotions that they will express in many ways, and this program will bring understanding, patience, and connection between yourself and your child. You will also learn why Emotional Intelligence (or EQ) is a strong predictor of your child’s success in life, and how to help your child learn these vital skills.

Details:

- April 19, 2022 - May 31, 2022

- Virtual via Zoom

- Tuesdays - 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM

- Cost $25.00 per class

- Free workbook included

REGISTER BY FILLING OUT THE FORM BELOW

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STRIVE Motivational Support Group
Apr
7
to May 19

STRIVE Motivational Support Group

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  • Google Calendar ICS

STRIVE Motivation Support Group

About: STRIVE program helps clients who have regained weight and are struggling with wanting to make lifestyle habit changes. The STRIVE program creates an acute awareness of what is getting in the way of success and teaches tools on how to effectively combat the sabotaging thinking patterns that prevent us from achieving our long awaited goals. We provide a way to track the lifestyle changes, create SMART goals and change thinking patterns to make weight loss possible long term.

Come join us for an enlightening group educational experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy with Dawn O'Meally LCSW-C, P.A., and Nancy Lum RDN.

Details:

- April 7, 2022 - May 19, 2022

- Virtual via Zoom

- Tuesdays - 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM

- Cost $315.00

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Anxiety Support Group
Sep
14
to Nov 2

Anxiety Support Group

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  • Google Calendar ICS

"Anxieties are more than just worries. In this group you will learn why you become anxious and how to address those anxieties in practical ways."

Facilitator: Marissa Neal, MSW, LCSW-C, CGCS

Cost: $30 per session - 8 total sessions

Details:

Dates: September 14, 2021 - November 2, 2021

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - ZOOM

• 8 sessions, 1.5 hrs. long

• Platform: Zoom

• Supplies need: Cognitive Behavioral Workbook Anxiety Step

^ Available on Amazon

Register by calling 443-590-0030 | or by filling the form out below

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Grief During Covid - Support Group
May
19
to Jun 30

Grief During Covid - Support Group

  • Zoom - The Counseling Center for Change (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you lost someone you love during or due to Covid-19?

Facilitator: Marissa Neal

We know the pandemic has disrupted the way we grieve, mourn & receive support. Please join our free support group to allow us to help you alleviate the pain you are going through. During this support group you will:

  • Connect with others who are grieving - Share your story

  • Learn healthy tools to grieve your loss

  • Rebuild your life while carrying your grief

Materials needed:

  1. Pen/Pencil

  2. Notebook

  3. Ability to access Zoom

Register by May 5 - Register by calling | 443-590-0030 | Or By Filling out the form below

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Anti-Anxiety Workshop
May
18
to Jun 29

Anti-Anxiety Workshop

This group will focus on identifying one’s source of Anxiety (fears and worries), and then being able to apply specific CBT techniques to reduce the impact of those fears and worries. By the end of this group, each participant should be able to utilize a variety of techniques with which to negate feelings of anxiety.

Zoom for 6 weekly group sessions

What you will need for this workshop:

1). The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Anxiety by William J. Knaus, EdD (Available on Amazon)

Participants will be reimbursed*

2). Pen and Paper

3). A reliable internet connection and familiarity of using Zoom

4). Commitment to meet on

Accepting insurance for payment, group therapy is covered by most insurances (BC/BS, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, Optum/Medical Assistance, Self-Pay)

Register by May 4 - Register by calling | 443-590-0030 | Or By Filling out the form below

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Covid Grief & Dementia - Support Group
Apr
7
to Jun 23

Covid Grief & Dementia - Support Group

This grief support group is going to focus on the grief that we feel after the death of a loved one with dementia. We will discuss the tasks and stages of grief, in addition to how COVID-19 has greatly impacted our ability to grieve.

This group will provide members with the ability to speak freely about their individual grief process and all of the emotions that are being experienced in a safe environment. Group members will be able to engage in learning and understanding their own grief process as we discuss how to move forward, in time, to a new normal.

Facilitator: Marissa Neal

Details:

Dates: April 6, 2021 | April 14, 2021 | April 21, 2021 | April 28, 2021 | May 5, 2021 | May 12, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | May 26, 2021 | June 2, 2021 | June 9, 2021 | June 16, 2021 | June 23, 2021

Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - ZOOM

Register by calling 800-272-3900 | or by filling the form out below

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Covid-19 & Alzheimer's - Tips for the Caregiver
Apr
6
to Jun 27

Covid-19 & Alzheimer's - Tips for the Caregiver

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Social isolation and social distancing has placed individuals living with dementia and their caregivers at greater risk of anxiety, depression, and other psychological symptoms.

Join us for a live webinar as we explore the impact of COVID-19 on caregiving and provide helpful information for meeting the needs of someone with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will offer tips and resources not only for caregivers in the home, but also for those with loved ones in nursing care facilities.

Facilitator: Dawn O’Meally

Details:

Dates: April 6, 2021 | April 13, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | May 25, 2021 | June 8, 2021 | June 22, 2021

Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - ZOOM

Register by calling 800-272-3900 | or by filling the form out below

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Teen Support Group - Teens + Covid = Let's Talk
Mar
24

Teen Support Group - Teens + Covid = Let's Talk

Parents with Teenagers - Teen Support Group - We want to help your teens who are struggling with life during Covid. Our young ones are most vulnerable during this stage in life, especially with the pandemic in the mix. Let's talk about it !

Details:

  • Teenagers Ages: 13 - 18

  • Every Wednesday

  • Cost: FREE

Let’s talk about:

  • Anxiety/Social Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Social Isolation

Register by March 19 - For more information or to register Call | 443-590-0030 | Email - swilson@tcc4change.com |

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