The aim of this group is to meet others who understand the effects of living with BDD. It was created by BDDers and for BDDers to express, understand, educate, and share in each others experiences in the process of learning to live with BDD. If any of the following applies to you, this may be the right group for you: Diagnostic criteria for 300.7 Body Dysmorphic Disorder (obtained from http://www.bddcentral.com) A. Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance. If a slight physical anomal …

This group has been created to provide a positive and transformational experience for Women looking to either regain their own power once lost as a result of abuse and/or to prevent abuse from happening to begin with. The Women's REALISTIC Self Defence workshops teach assertiveness training, awareness and a true level of self confidence by teaching realistic methods with realistic results. You will learn how to control your personal space, effective verbal and non-verbal communication techniques …

We remove the "Pain" from the "Painfully Shy" business and or social. Need I say more? If more information is required please contact me Annette Lavigne 647-458-8255 At this time untill I can start another group, this group has evolved into a Ladies group only. Please know that I needed to do this for the sake of those who have been coming out and supporting my cause, and they have been all Ladies. Please remain on my lists untill I can do another group for men only. Thanks! Annette The Shy Bust …

Welcome to Join this Roundtable of Toronto Chivalry Any member of this group can schedule an event and be the host! Delve into the minds of temptation... All while discovering how the Casanova interacts with the opposite sex. Learn influential strategies, techniques, tips & tricks to lead up into the moonlight. Discover how the male psyche works and the art of coercion against the pretentious female.  Find penetrating tactics in: social behavior long-lasting seduction self-esteem techniques wi …

Calling the Wise and Magnificent Women of Western New York! It is a wise woman who is able to give herself permission to care for herself, dream her dreams; listen and follow the Wisdom within her. She is generous with herself, loves herself unconditionally, knows that she deserves ALL that is GOOD, values and celebrates who she is; walks with confidence and ease; is able to flow with Life! It is with a full heart that she is then able to be for others in her life. I invite you to be part of Wes …

Seasonal and Themed Make-Up Artistry workshops being held on an on a regular basis. Whether it's keeping on top of the current Make-up trends fresh of the Runways , Business Professional Make-up, New Mom's heading back into the work place or just a time for a change. Make-up Artist Michele Brown will be Be conducting various Seminars Through out the year. www.michelebrown.viewbook.com

IT’S FUN! Zumba® is "Exercise in Disguise." You will have so much fun, you’ll forget you’re actually burning 500 – 1000 calories per class! The music is a fun and invigorating mix of Latin and high energy pop songs. IT'S EASY! ZumbaZonePLUS 45 minute classes are specifically designed for bigger bodies. (by a person with a bigger body) We’ve created easy to follow, lower impact, Zumba® routines that alternate between fast and slow songs to ensure every body can keep up. (you can even do a modif …

Open Meditation is...... Great tool for those looking to find balance in their life through the use of meditation. Meditation has many health benefits as well as relaxation and grounding in ones life. Meditation helps one to better handle various life situations in a calm manner which helps find peace with in all areas of ones life including: relationships, career, children, health issues and will decrease negative self talk. Meditation has proven to increase self confidence and raise self estee …

CONFIDENT WOMEN SPEAKER SERIES 2013 is going the best year yet for the Confident Women meet-up!  The dynamic women speakers that I have scheduled will boost your confidence self-esteem and know-how! For the last 30 years I have worked with women in health and beauty and what I have noted over and over again is that what women want is confidence. Confidence to be themselves while putting their 'best face forward'.  Through a synergy of networking and sharing we will grow in our business and socia …

It's Not What You Say, But How You Say It! Promoting confidence through knowledge of yourself and understanding of others. Non-verbal trumps verbal This group is built on a simple belief: non-verbal communication trumps verbal. In simple terms, words don't mean much - a charismatic person may not say a single word and will still be able to capture attention of a huge audience. We’ll experiment with a number of interesting techniques in order to improve our own non-verbal communication skills …

This social group is for men who are tired of being shy, and are not getting everything they want from their lives since being shy keeps them held back. If you would like to increase your self esteem, learn more effective social skills and push past your comfort barriers to gain maximum confidence then this is the group for you. Hosted by coach Gina Daniels, together we have fun socialing together while learning how to get the career, relationships, or finances that you really want and deserve.

Hamilton WAG is a focus group for women who desire to move forward in life. Whether you are an avid goal setter or have never set goals, you are welcome. WAG is designed for participants to learn from each other and then take action. Like minded women living purposefully and intentionally.

Reduce your stress and experience the profound feeling of peace and calmness within your own mind. Develop mindfulness, concentration, focus and love. Meditation helps to relieve symptoms associated with stress and sleeplessness, pain, depression, fatigue, trauma, and loss. This is a place where all worries dissipate....and healing begins. Meditation is also good for healthy people to keep them healthy! Group Guided Meditations are very powerful, energizing and of great benefit for all. Thi …

An informal discussion and study group in human emotions, their development and their effect upon human behaviour. This casual relaxed gathering is for anyone who may have found the psychiatric model for the pathway to mental health and happiness, that being one of meds-meds-meds-meds put them in beds then give them more meds, has not been totally fulfilling and wishes to explore the rapidly expanding volume of recent literature and research in the field of Attachment and Human Behavioral Develo …

For any Women interested in connection to the deepest intelligence within themselves and allowing it come thru in intuitive movement. This is a type of healing circle where each woman gets a turn to express and UNWIND that which is buried within. This is about non-judgement, about feeling safe and secure, about healing ourselves and bringing out the person we have the potential to be in this Lifetime. When trauma or emotional hits or even life have impacted us deeply, we store these memories in …

People interested in meeting to have open discussion about positive thinking and how it can improve our confidence and self esteem. Where we can share discussion of effective positive thinking methods. This is a group for anyone interested in having the life of their dreams.

Many of us have read self help books at least once or are old pros and have read so many that we forgot the meaning because we simply never applied the material to our life. We are all enthusiastic to share with someone what we have just learned, but a week letter our old feelings and patterns return. Have you ever wondered why these books are not working in your life? After all these books give us so many examples of success stories, Yet, once we have finished the book, we wait in expectation t …

Women Empowerment Gatherings are for women in Dufferin County and surrounding areas. Self-Empowerment, Self-Image, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, Self-Awareness... The Goal and Mission of Women Empowerment Gatherings is to support eachother in opening to our true Essence of Self through mentor-lead group activities and socialization. Topics of interest range from creating an abundant life that you love, all the way to beauty and image how-to's for busy women/moms like yourself! Women Empowerment …

When you’re depressed, the last thing you feel like doing is dancing, right? I know. I’ve been there… for most of my life. When I think back to my lowest points, the fact that I was ever able to muster enough energy to become a Zumba instructor is almost unbelievable. Since starting Zumba, though, my life has improved beyond measure. This dance fitness program has such an incredible impact on my mental wellness that I feel compelled to share my story in case there's a chance it will help others …

"This is a group for women who would like to build 'communication self-confidence' with other women who share the same difficulties. Do you find it difficult meeting new people and conversing and/or just overall difficulty, and at times, frustration with social communication? Do you feel that you are often putting extra energy into trying to hide/mask social anxiety when out and about? Do you find that you keep the same circle of friends and do the same social activities because otherwise would …