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Forgive and Forget?

Hello Stronger Together folks,

Join us on Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. This week’s topic is Forgiveness.

We want to forgive those who do bad things or wrong us personally, but that is easier said than done. Let’s talk about the struggle. We’ll watch this short video on the complexity and personal cost of “forgive and forget (or not).”

Warm up question: What is your favorite way to help people less fortunate than you?

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Hello Stronger Together friends,
 

Do you tend to get down and less energetic as the shorter days of winter approach? This Thursday at 7 p.m. we will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We’ll watch one of the following videos together and talk about our reflections.

Warmup question: When you are having a bad day what is the best thing you can do to cheer yourself up?

Helping Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Hello all,
 
Welcome back from Thanksgiving holiday. It will be good to gather together again on Zoom!
 
What can we do when those we care about have mental health issues? Hear from people with mental health conditions and their loved ones who are there for them. 5 Ways to help someone struggling with their mental health | Mental Health Season – BBC Ideas
Warmup: If you could bring back one superstar of any field for one final performance, who would it be (Babe Ruth, James Dean, Elvis Presley…)?

The Loneliness Epidemic

Hi all,

In 2023 the US Surgeon General declared a Loneliness Epidemic in America, declaring it as dangerous to our health as smoking. Come share a short video and discussion on the Loneliness epidemic.

You’re invited to join this one-hour conversation. Newcomers are welcome!

Warm-up question: If you were going to write a book, what would be the topic?
 
Led by Dee this week!

Learning to Forgive Ourselves

Hello friends,

This Thursday’s topic is Learning to Forgive Ourselves: We make mistakes and in hindsight know they are wrong.

Join others to watch this short video about forgiving ourselves followed by an open discussion on how we might forgive ourselves for these mistakes.

Warm-up question: What has someone done for you lately that you really appreciated? Or what have you enjoyed doing for someone else?