Support Groups

Ongoing Groups:

4:00 pm WEEKLY ON MONDAYS:

DIABETES WELLNESS CIRCLE

16 Steps to Freedom

I am excited to announce the launch of a new Diabetes Support Group, that began on Monday, January 6th, 4:00 - 5:30. This group is designed to support individuals managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, as well as their loved ones, in a compassionate and understanding environment.

Purpose of the Group

The inspiration for forming this group came from my experience helping my mother manage her diabetes. I witnessed the challenges she faced and realized how valuable a supportive community could be for individuals dealing with diabetes. Many people struggle to understand their condition, feel embarrassed discussing it, or lack the tools to manage it effectively. This group aims to address these needs by providing:

Education:

Understanding diabetes, its management, and its potential reversals (in the case of Type 2) through diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.

Support: A safe space for sharing experiences, challenges, and successes.Growth: Encouragement for developing healthier habits and building confidence in managing diabetes.

Why Include Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?While Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes differ in causes and treatment approaches, individuals managing Type 1 diabetes can greatly benefit from the group’s support, community, and educational resources.

Topics like nutrition, stress management, and coping strategies are essential for everyone navigating diabetes. Additionally, those with Type 1 diabetes can share their unique experiences, which fosters mutual learning and support within the group.

What to Expect: Our approach incorporates elements of recovery, recognizing that many challenges with Type 2 diabetes are linked to addictive patterns with certain foods and drinks. We will explore these aspects with kindness and care while fostering growth and healing.The group will include:Guest speakers, including naturopathic and Ayurvedic doctors, nutritionists, and diabetic specialists.Discussions guided by the book Healing the Trauma of Addiction with Love, Strength, and Power.Integration of The 16 Steps and The 12 Powers to inspire holistic growth and empowerment.

Invitation to Participate:

This support group is for:Individuals managing diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2).Loved ones supporting someone with diabetes (spouses, partners, parents, children, etc.).Anyone eager to learn about diabetes management and prevention.We warmly invite anyone struggling with diabetes or seeking to understand and support others to join us.

If you know someone who might benefit from this group, please encourage them to reach out.

Participation Details:

This group is sponsored by Unity Spiritual Center and will operate on a donation basis. I will be participating and learning alongside everyone, so this is truly a community effort. Together, we can create a space of mutual encouragement, understanding, and hope.If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact me at ministereassistant@abqunity.org or 505-292-1998.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support one another on our journeys to better health.
Warm regards,

Michael SmallMinister Assistant

LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS,

a Support Group for Men & Women

a safe and a confidential space to feel supported by others living with HIV

Focusing on issues relating to HIV:

-adherence-stigma-anxiety-coping and stress-disclosure-depression management

When: Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, weekly.

With: Umoja Behavioral Health

Where: Note: Special location on Thanksgiving. Unity Spiritual Center in the Large Classroom, 9800 Candelaria Road NE,Albuquerque, NM, 87112 email for information: ministerassistant@abqunity.org Office phone number (T-TH 10 am - 4 pm) 505-292-1998, ask for info about the support group.

A value received love offering will be taken at each meeting.

Compassionate, Committed

link to our calendar page.

16 STEP RECOVERY GROUP

Meets Thursdays at 5:30 pm, Unity Spiritual Center Albuquerque, 9800 Candelaria Rd. NE, 87112

Join Our 16-Step Recovery Group!

Are you ready to reclaim your personal power and heal from the past? Our 16-Step Recovery Group offers a holistic, empowering approach to recovery, focusing on self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.

What We Offer:

Empowerment: Build confidence and reclaim your life.
Community Support: Connect with others on the journey of healing.
Holistic Healing: Address mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Personal Growth: Let go of shame, embrace your strengths, and embrace lifelong transformation.

No matter your background, this inclusive group is designed for those seeking deeper healing and transformation.

Join us and take the first step towards a brighter, empowered future.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Trish Miller, Certified Grief Facilitator, is the facilitator of our Grief Support Group. The group meets Thursdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in Teen Room Classroom #4 in the main building. You can use the South CommUnity Room door or the ADA door.

Have you ever wondered, "What is a “Grief Support Group”?

A Grief Support Group is a place you can come and tell your story of loss, whatever that loss may be (friend, pet, family, job, divorce, health, etc.). It’s a safe place where confidentiality is primary and the sharing of our stories is kept within the group and not shared. And everyone is welcome.

Telling our stories of loss, no matter how hard, frustrating and scary it may be, helps our bodies release old and stagnant emotions that get stuck in our bodies. Releasing our emotions of loss allows room for new lighter emotions.

It’s like the Biblical story in Luke 5:37-39

"And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine will burst the wineskins and be spilled, and the wineskins will be ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins, and both are preserved. And no one, having drunk old wine, immediately desires new; for he says, 'The old is better."