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SUMMARY:DMIW Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Peer Support meeting at DMIW-MHRC. \nThis meeting is a relaxed\, informal meeting of parents and adult family members who have a child or loved one living with mental illness. We have learned from experience that whether you choose to share your story\, or just listen to others\, it is comforting to know you are not alone. We understand the fear\, the guilt\, the hopelessness\, the heartache\, the burden\, the toll on the family unit\, and the loneliness. You are not alone! You are not required to share your story\, but rest assured that if you choose to\, your story stays within the walls of DMIW. The only requirement to attend is strict confidentiality. \n*These meetings will be facilitated each week by a volunteer from Northeast Georgia Counseling (Buford). Visit: http://www.northeastgeorgiacounselingga.com \nKristina Miller\, CPS-P \nCertified Peer Specialist – Parent \n  \nRSVP HERE \n 
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/dmiw-peer-support-group-2/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Student-Athlete Series: Parent Powwow
DESCRIPTION:We have partnered with Mental Health and Mental Performance Coach BJ Armstead of Apollo Sports Counseling for a series for parents of Student-Athletes. Join us on Saturday mornings every three weeks to discuss the unique challenges facing you and your student-athlete. Free event. Coffee & donuts provided. Space Limited\, sign up below.\nTopics covered:\n\n\n    1.    Parent-Athlete Relationship & Communication\n    •    How to foster open and supportive dialogue with your child about their sport.\n    •    Strategies for balancing encouragement with pressure.\n    •    The impact of parental expectations on an athlete’s mental health.\n\n\n    2.    Managing Performance Anxiety & Stress\n    •    Recognizing signs of anxiety in young athletes.\n    •    Techniques to help your child manage pre-game nerves and performance pressure.\n    •    The role of mindfulness\, breathing exercises\, and visualization.\n\n\n    3.    Navigating Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic\n    •    Understanding what drives your child—passion vs. external rewards.\n    •    Avoiding the ‘carrot and stick’ approach and fostering self-driven excellence.\n    •    The long-term effects of different motivational strategies.\n\n\n    4.    How to Talk to Your Child After Games & Practices\n    •    Effective ways to offer feedback without harming confidence.\n    •    The importance of listening and allowing space for emotional expression.\n    •    Recognizing the difference between constructive conversations and criticism.\n\n\n    5.    The Role of Mental Health in Athletic Success\n    •    Identifying signs of burnout\, depression\, or emotional struggles.\n    •    Encouraging a healthy balance between sports\, school\, and personal life.\n    •    Destigmatizing therapy and mental performance coaching in sports.\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/2025-student-athlete-series-parent-powwow/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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SUMMARY:CAYA Mom's Group
DESCRIPTION:Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group \nThis group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month\, 11:00am – 1:00pm. \nA mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids. \nBring your lunch\, build community\, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care. \n  \nModerated by: Lauren Shinn\, Psychotherapist\, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group. \nFor more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/caya-moms-group-3/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T130132
CREATED:20240903T183040Z
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SUMMARY:Emotions Anonymous Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weekly “Emotions Anonymous” meetings on Wednesday evenings. EA consists of emotional support for anger\, depression\, grief\, anxiety\, and other emotional struggles. EA was founded in 1971\, involves group meetings\, and applies a 12-step approach adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to help with emotional challenges. EA is based on 12 Steps\, 12 traditions\, 12 concepts\, and 12 promises.\n\n\nThis group will be led by an experienced facilitator from the area whose group had been traveling 45 minutes to the closest meeting place. We are happy that DMIW can offer a space for our community to meet. If you struggle with your emotions\, see if this might be a meeting that could help you. \n#DontMakeItWeird\n\n\nEmotions Anonymous Site
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/emotions-anonymous-meeting/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T200000
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SUMMARY:Emotions Anonymous Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weekly “Emotions Anonymous” meetings on Wednesday evenings. EA consists of emotional support for anger\, depression\, grief\, anxiety\, and other emotional struggles. EA was founded in 1971\, involves group meetings\, and applies a 12-step approach adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to help with emotional challenges. EA is based on 12 Steps\, 12 traditions\, 12 concepts\, and 12 promises.\n\n\nThis group will be led by an experienced facilitator from the area whose group had been traveling 45 minutes to the closest meeting place. We are happy that DMIW can offer a space for our community to meet. If you struggle with your emotions\, see if this might be a meeting that could help you. \n#DontMakeItWeird\n\n\nEmotions Anonymous Site
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/emotions-anonymous-meeting/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T163000
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SUMMARY:ASIST Suicide Prevention Class
DESCRIPTION:Living Works ASIST is a 2-day interactive workshop that will provide you with the skills to intervene with someone who has thoughts of suicide. \nYou will learn to: \n\nDevelop a safely plan to keep someone safe-for-now and connect them with further help.\nTalk openly about personal and community attitudes and suicide.\nBuild confidence and capacity in providing suicide first-aid.\n\nThis class is being held at: Sugar Hill Church – 5091 Nelson Brogdon Blvd | Buford\, GA 30518 \nDates: \nMay 16-17\, 2025 | 8:30am – 4:00pm \nCost: $125 \nRegister for MAY classes here \n  \n 
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/asist-suicide-prevention-class-2/
LOCATION:Sugar Hill Church\, 5091 Nelson Brogdon Blvd\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T130000
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SUMMARY:CAYA Mom's Group
DESCRIPTION:Come As You Are – CAYA Mom’s Group \nThis group will meet the 1st and 3rd TUESDAY of each month\, 11:00am – 1:00pm. \nA mom’s group for neurodivergent moms and moms of neurodivergent kids. \nBring your lunch\, build community\, connect with other local moms and reflect on your self-care. \n  \nModerated by: Lauren Shinn\, Psychotherapist\, APC from Cardinal Counseling Group. \nFor more information to answer any questions email Lauren – lauren@cardinal-cg.com
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/caya-moms-group-3/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T190000
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SUMMARY:Emotions Anonymous Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weekly “Emotions Anonymous” meetings on Wednesday evenings. EA consists of emotional support for anger\, depression\, grief\, anxiety\, and other emotional struggles. EA was founded in 1971\, involves group meetings\, and applies a 12-step approach adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to help with emotional challenges. EA is based on 12 Steps\, 12 traditions\, 12 concepts\, and 12 promises.\n\n\nThis group will be led by an experienced facilitator from the area whose group had been traveling 45 minutes to the closest meeting place. We are happy that DMIW can offer a space for our community to meet. If you struggle with your emotions\, see if this might be a meeting that could help you. \n#DontMakeItWeird\n\n\nEmotions Anonymous Site
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/emotions-anonymous-meeting/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T130132
CREATED:20250205T175015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T135604Z
UID:10000173-1748077200-1748082600@dmiw.org
SUMMARY:2025 Student-Athlete Series: Parent Powwow
DESCRIPTION:We have partnered with Mental Health and Mental Performance Coach BJ Armstead of Apollo Sports Counseling for a series for parents of Student-Athletes. Join us on Saturday mornings every three weeks to discuss the unique challenges facing you and your student-athlete. Free event. Coffee & donuts provided. Space Limited\, sign up below.\nTopics covered:\n\n\n    1.    Parent-Athlete Relationship & Communication\n    •    How to foster open and supportive dialogue with your child about their sport.\n    •    Strategies for balancing encouragement with pressure.\n    •    The impact of parental expectations on an athlete’s mental health.\n\n\n    2.    Managing Performance Anxiety & Stress\n    •    Recognizing signs of anxiety in young athletes.\n    •    Techniques to help your child manage pre-game nerves and performance pressure.\n    •    The role of mindfulness\, breathing exercises\, and visualization.\n\n\n    3.    Navigating Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic\n    •    Understanding what drives your child—passion vs. external rewards.\n    •    Avoiding the ‘carrot and stick’ approach and fostering self-driven excellence.\n    •    The long-term effects of different motivational strategies.\n\n\n    4.    How to Talk to Your Child After Games & Practices\n    •    Effective ways to offer feedback without harming confidence.\n    •    The importance of listening and allowing space for emotional expression.\n    •    Recognizing the difference between constructive conversations and criticism.\n\n\n    5.    The Role of Mental Health in Athletic Success\n    •    Identifying signs of burnout\, depression\, or emotional struggles.\n    •    Encouraging a healthy balance between sports\, school\, and personal life.\n    •    Destigmatizing therapy and mental performance coaching in sports.\n\n\nRSVP HERE
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/2025-student-athlete-series-parent-powwow/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T130132
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SUMMARY:Emotions Anonymous Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Weekly “Emotions Anonymous” meetings on Wednesday evenings. EA consists of emotional support for anger\, depression\, grief\, anxiety\, and other emotional struggles. EA was founded in 1971\, involves group meetings\, and applies a 12-step approach adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to help with emotional challenges. EA is based on 12 Steps\, 12 traditions\, 12 concepts\, and 12 promises.\n\n\nThis group will be led by an experienced facilitator from the area whose group had been traveling 45 minutes to the closest meeting place. We are happy that DMIW can offer a space for our community to meet. If you struggle with your emotions\, see if this might be a meeting that could help you. \n#DontMakeItWeird\n\n\nEmotions Anonymous Site
URL:https://dmiw.org/event/emotions-anonymous-meeting/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Community Center\, 554 W. Main Street\, Suite 1100\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
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