The purpose of this group is to provide a space for high-functioning people with a bipolar complex diagnosis to

support one another in a 10-session small group of no more than 6 people.

 

Each week will include individual check-ins, mutual support, and discussion moderated by therapist Juliette Hirt.

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When I received effective medication for bipolar disorder, I was eventually able to return to work and family life, move forward with my career, and raise my children to adulthood.

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However, it took many years for me to process what had happened to me. To some extent, I am still processing the meaning and impact of my experiences and my diagnosis.

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Even with symptoms well-managed, the memory of unwellness, the reactions of others, the stigma of a label, or the shame of our imperfections and transgressions can continue to impact our self-concept and our sense of wellbeing.

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​In addition to my personal experiences, my training as a therapist and my work with my own clients experiencing mood disorders has deepened my understanding of the complexity and nuance of living with a wide-ranging mood, no matter how well managed through medication.

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Through my mental health writing and advocacy work, I have also come to appreciate the power we have to choose how we understand and live with mood conditions.