Support Groups:

"Talking things through over and over again comforts and connects, but it also helps the brain rewire trauma. Traumatic memories are stored in a part of the brain called the amygdala in the form of icons or images. The amygdala is part of the limbic system, which processes emotions, so when anything triggers images of the loss, we instantly feel the pain again. Talking helps transfer the memories out of the powerful icons in the amygdala into a part of the brain called the hippocampus, which stores information in words. As the hippocampal circuits get stronger, emotions quiet down, and the thinking mind can bring a larger perspective to the loss. That doesn't make the loss any less real, just less painful."          

-- from Saying Yes to Change by Joan Borysenko

• The Colorado State Office of MADD will be hosting Surviving Together, a support group, on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 2-5 pm at 444 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203.  Please R.S.V.P. by the Friday morning beforehand.
• There is a NEW Surviving Together support group in Loveland Colorado on the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm at the Loveland Museum Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80537.  Please R.S.V.P. by the Monday morning beforehand.
• MADD hosts live Victim Support Forums and chats every Monday night at 6 p.m. MST and every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. MST.  These online gatherings provide opportunities for victims and family members share their insights, feelings and experiences in a safe, understanding environment.
• Para los quienes hablan español o hablan inglés limitado, Los Servicios de MADD para Víctimas ya ofrecen charlas facilitadas en español los miércoles por la tarde a las 7:30pm (MADD Victim Services now offers facilitated chats in Spanish every Wednesday, 7:30pm).