Support to help overcoming symptoms of avoidance (in whatever aspect of life), formal diagnosis of Avoidant Personality Disorder is NOT required (avoidance is also not merely defined in terms of *social* avoidance but avoidance of any kind ([cognitive, emotional, vocational, etc.]) Group will start with five-minute share per person (approximate and not mandatory) followed by cross-talk/discussion/etc. (for approximately ninety minutes). Members are asked not to get into material which may be tri …

NAMI Northern Virginia (NAMI NoVA) is the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons with mental illness. NAMI NoVA sponsors local support groups, educational programs, and advocacy with the goal of affording individuals with mental illness opportunities to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. Anyone interested in knowing more about mental illness, or seeking suppor …

NAMI Connections is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness. NAMI Connections groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness. All groups are confidential- participants can share as much or as little personal information as they wish. Support groups are open to all adults with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Everyone is a valued …