DBSA Omaha New Hope
Depression & Bipolar Support Group, Omaha NE
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New Meeting Cancellation Policy
These days, nothing is normal. Change is everywhere and we need to react to those changes. Our old meeting cancellation policy was “if OPS cancels school, we cancel our meeting”. Well, that simply does not work today. OPS no longer…
Read MoreNebraska Medicine to open adult psychiatric emergency center this fall
Nebraska Medicine will add to their psychiatric services this fall. A small ER dedicated to psychiatric problems will be opened up in the renovated space on the ground floor of the Clarkston Tower at 42nd and Dewey Ave. The Omaha…
Read MoreNew Hope Corona Daily Checklist
As promised at Thursday’s on line meeting, here is the download link to the daily checklist we talked about. If you wish to keep track, this is a seven day checklist. Remember, you are only competing with yourself! Try each…
Read MorePersonal Growth in the time of Quarantine
The last several weeks have dramatically affected most of our personal schedules and activities. Many of us find that we have more time on our hands as we have fewer options of things to do. Simple things that we took…
Read MoreBetween a Rock and a Hard Place
So here we are. Day before our meeting. Our regular meeting place is closed. Everyone from the World Health Organization to the City of Omaha has encouraged gatherings to be less than 10 people. Clearly the message is to stay…
Read MoreDBSA national offers new online support groups
In this time of uncertainty, we can all feel a bit frightened and alone. As more and more of our favorite events are called off and we are told to avoid social gatherings, perhaps the answer can be partially found…
Read MoreRecap: Solution-focused Therapy
Dr. Dave Carver visited the group on Sept. 19 to share details about solution-focused therapy, also know as positive psychology. Dr. Carver also provided some examples of how individuals can use this strengths-based method to address everyday stressors and problems….
Read MoreHow to Practice Self Acceptance
Learning to love yourself amid a sea of critical media messages and other societal pressures can be difficult. Starting the journey of self acceptance now will benefit you immediately and help brighten your future. Celebrate strengths instead of focusing on…
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