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Stephen & Friends Board Game Group

Beaverton, OR

Stephen & Friends Board Game Group
Hi, I'm Stephen! I wanted to start a board game group to better organize games, and meet new people who are interested in playing the types of board games my friends and I like to play! We meet about every other week or so, and play everything from middleweight euros, to co-op games, to strategy games, and even some light role playing games. I like to play games that can be played as one offs, don't require multiple game session commitments, end after a set number of rounds, that are heavy in theme, and where the rules closely mirror the games mechanics. And I try to stay away from games that have too many rules within rules, and have play times longer than 3-4 hours. Newcomers are always welcome. There's never any need to do any homework or read any rule books beforehand, as I am always happy to teach new games to players. Just sign up for a game, and come on out. It's that easy. Soft drinks, light snacks, and good cheer are always provided. :) A few observable rules; 1.) Please be kind and respectful to other people in the group 2.) If you aren't going to be able to attend an event, please un-RSVP to make room for someone else as space will be limited. 3.) Please try to be on time to events. Cheers! \*Please note that this is a 21+ group. No minors please. And even though this is an adult group, there is no alcohol allowed at any of the events. Thank you! \*Games that see frequent play/rotation/are in my library include; -7 Wonders: Architects -Ankh: Gods of Egypt -Army of the Dead: Zombicide -Blood Rage -Corporate America -Cthulhu Wars -Cyberpunk 2077: Gangs of Night City -Dune: War for Arrakis -Eldritch Horror -GKR: Heavy Hitters -The Godfather: Corleone's Empire -Lords of Ragnarok -Marvel United: X-Men -Nemesis -The Others -Power Grid -Rising Sun -RISK 2210 A.D. -RISK: Game of Thrones -RISK: The Lord of the Rings (Trilogy Edition) -Tapestry -Thunder Road: Vendetta \*Group members are free to suggest/request a play of any of the games on the aforementioned list, for a future event.
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Meet Your Tribe Adults with ADHD PDX

Portland, OR

Meet Your Tribe Adults with ADHD PDX
Welcome to your tribe!  This is a friendly and inclusive peer to peer  group offering a safe and supportive community for anyone over the age of 18 who has been diagnosed with  or think they may a neuro-divergent brain function identified as ADD/ADHD. (Teens may attend with a parent or guardian.) Meet Your Tribe has been gathering at least once a month since 2017 until present. We don't "fix" anyone, tell anyone what to do or provide medical or psychological  advice. Instead, we share our personal experiences and what's been working for us. We believe we are NORMAL YET DIFFERENT and can best learn from one another how to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life. This group is private to protect its members from stigma and fall-out that often occurs when we reveal our differences outside our immediate circle. Our primary focus is on ADHD/ADD, however, we recognize that our members may often identify as experiencing other neuro-diversity such as Autism, Aspbergers, etc.  While we appreciate the goodwill and expertise of coaches mental health, medical, and other professionals, this group is not an appropriate setting to research or otherwise gather experiential information from the participants. Spouses, partners, family members and friends are welcome to attend  events. We understand that our differences in thinking, behaving and feeling have a significant impact on those we love and spend time with. What we ask is that neuro-typical attendees have a willingness  to listen to understand. We welcome questions about our experiences as long as they are intended to foster mutual understanding.  Please be sensitive to the fact that what works for you, will most likely not work for us. For more information email me at: lorikritchie@gmail.com or text 214 223 0546 \ **RESOURCES** FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS IT, THINK THEY MIGHT OR LOVES SOMEONE WHO DOES: ON YOUTUBE and PATREON: \*\*\ \*\* \*\*HOWTOADHD\*\* \\- short videos of fact\\-based information shared in a fun\\, entertaining\\, and inspiring format\\. \*\*DR RUSSELL BARKLEY\*\* - multiple videos for mental health professionals that offer us profound insight into the impact of ADHD on our lives\\, 2hr video on what medications are available which ones work best for which symptoms what not to combine / what to combine, etc. **BOOKS** You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? by Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo groundbreaking book in its time written by 2 ADHD'ers for us. USER FRIENDLY - you can start any place in the book and learn something you can apply immediately\\. It is designed to work the way we learn and help you design a life that works for YOU personally. Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction by Dr. Edward "Ned" M. Hallowell -definitive resources for adult ADD/ADHD from a national leading expert. - Dr. Ned has ADHD - VERY INSPIRING, insightful, educational.   Also multiple videos and podcasts online. \*\*\*Change Your Brain, Change Your Life \*\*\*and \*\*\*Healing ADHD \*\*\*by Dr. Daniel G. Amen A plethora of medically- and research-based information. Defines the 7 types of ADD. TREATMENT  Medications (both stimulant & non-stimulants) / Cognitive Behavior Therapy/ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Northwest ADHD CENTER - locations in Tigard and SE\\.They treat children, teens and adults. Receive a diagnosis, medications (if desired),skills  education and therapy from skilled, knowledgable and compassionate professionals. Oregon Health Plan, Pacific Source, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others kinds of insurance accepted. Portland DBT Institute highly trained therapists specializng in DBT. They offer both skills training classes and a full-program; psychiatric nurse on staff can prescribe medications for multiple mental health issues. Waiting list for full-program can be 2 to 12 months, however, they offer skills training classes which are informative and effective. Oregon Health Plan, Pacific Source, Blue Cross Blue Shield and many others kinds of insurance accepted. \*\*Cascadia Behavorial Health\*\* \\- takes Oregon Health Plan; can connect you with multiple resources\\. Vocational Rehabilitation Support with employment. Must apply to qualify. Diagnosis required, along with information regarding the impact on your ability to retain employment. ADHD/ADD is considered a disabilty. Lengthy bureaocratic process: just stay on top of the details, prepare to advocate for yourself and insist on a counselor you feel comfortable with. **ADVOCATE ORGANIZATIONS** \ \*\*ADDA -\*\* Attention Deficit Disorder Association - tons of information and resources online. \*\*CHADD\*\* \\- online resources\\, virtual support and education \
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Make Friends with Someone in this Meetup

Portland, OR

Make Friends with Someone in this Meetup
It is a truism that in order to make friends, you have to be a friend. This sounds so simple, but it is a lot more than it sounds. Here is a list of 10 things to help you be a friend: 1. **Enjoy people** – Tell yourself, “I'm going to try to enjoy this conversation.” Loosen up. 2. **Express** – Don't hide who you are. Tell people the first thing you think about. Let them know your thoughts. 3. **Hear them out** – People are sacred. They deserve your full attention and understanding. Take care and take time to hear them out. 4. **Share** – Share your food, share your time, share your money (within reason), share your thoughts and ideas. Be willing to receive things other people share, too. 5. **Find commonalities** – Chances are you can find something in common with everyone you meet. 6. **Take initiative** – Don't wait. Be the person to start a conversation. You have to take the lead sometimes. 7. **Be willing to make mistakes** – Not everyone you meet are good people. It's okay to be hurt by people, as long as you survive to tell the tale. Hey, tell it as a war story to the new friend you make! 8. **Be positive** – No one wants to talk to someone who is negative all the time. It's okay to be hurt; it's okay to have problems, but do you want your hurts and your problems to define who you are? Be who you want to be, which at least is a positive person. 9. **Take responsibility for people** – Take the responsibility to help strangers and acquaintances simply because you know you want to. 10. **Tell them good things you are aware of** – If you know of an amazing sale, tell them. If you know of something really fun, tell them. If you know of a really good place, tell them. Take action! Come to our upcoming free Zoom meetings and put the above tips to practice right away! Remember: In order to make friends, you have to be a friend. Be a friend. Let's start! (Watch the inspiring video below, which is custom made for this meetup group.) This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center to help people improve interpersonal relationships, social life, and make more friends.
1022 members · Public

Portland Beginning a New Successful Relationship

Portland, OR

Portland Beginning a New Successful Relationship
Have you ever seen how unhappy a person is who is stuck in a bad relationship? On the other hand, have you ever noticed how much joy a good relationship can bring to a person? Especially if you feel like staying away from relationships for a while, you need the Lessons on Beginning a New Relationship! - How do you start off a new relationship on the right foot? - How do you avoid common mistakes? How do you make sure he or she is the right person for you? What are the red flags? Many people choose partners based on chemistry, common interests, or on the potential partners' education or success. Unfortunately, how to choose a partner is not that easy. Otherwise, we will all be happy by now, and the divorce rate in America will not be as high as 40 to 50 percent. So, what are the deciding factors? Come to our meetings and find out! In this group, we will have free Zoom meetings held by relationship experts, and in these meetings, you will - Find out why the more you need someone, the less you will be able to find someone - Find out what you need to do BEFORE you start dating again - Discover who you really want in a relationship - Find out a completely new way to pick the right partner for you - Learn a powerful tool to get others to love you - Learn how to know whether someone is right for you or not Our meetings are always free, and afterward you will also have the option to talk to a relationship expert about your personal situation. See you at our meetings! This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement information center.
198 members · Public