Tara Griffith MFT

Hi Everyone! I'm not sure if this is okay to post here, so if not, please remove! However, I'd like people to know that there IS a Bay Area Support/Meetup Group that's open to everyone and held in downtown San Francisco. I'm the moderator and am a licensed therapist and wellness coach who has been specializing in WLS for 7+ years. My group has been going strong since 2011 and typically meets on the first Saturday of the month. Feel free to contact me through Bariatric Pal if you're interested!

Hello! The San Francisco/Bay Area WLS Meetup Group would like to extend an invitation to the Bariatric Pal community. On Saturday 12/5/15 we are hosting our 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration & Clothing Exchange! The theme of the event this year is CELEBRATING WITH SELF-CARE! The cost is $20 to attend and includes participation in the clothing exchange (optional), light appetizers/drinks, and lots of holiday cheer! In addition, chair massages and relaxation acupuncture will be available to all who attend! This is a casual and fun opportunity to meet some new people and Celebrate your accomplishments in 2015! It's also an opportunity to clean out your closet and possibly score some new clothes! Please contact Tara Griffith at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or have questions. An RSVP is required to participate. You may also learn more about our group at www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP. Happy Holidays! Tara Griffith, MFT

Hello! The San Francisco/Bay Area WLS Meetup Group would like to extend an invitation to the Bariatric Pal community On Saturday 12/5/15 we are hosting our 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration & Clothing Exchange! The theme of the event this year is CELEBRATING WITH SELF-CARE. The cost is $20 to attend and includes participation in the clothing exchange (optional), light appetizers/drinks, and lots of holiday cheer! In addition, chair massages and relaxation acupuncture will be available to all who attend! This is a casual and fun opportunity to meet some new people and celebrate your accomplishments in 2015! It's also an opportunity to clean out your closet and possibly score some new clothes! Please contact Tara Griffith at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or have questions. An RSVP is required to participate. You may also learn more about our group at www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP. Hope to see you there! Tara Griffith, MFT

Hello! The San Francisco/Bay Area WLS Meetup Group would like to extend an invitation to the Bariatric Pal community. On Saturday 12/6/14, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration and Clothing Exchange. The event will be held in downtown San Francisco from 11:30-1:30 PM. The cost is $20 to attend which includes a catered, WLS-friendly meal, participation in the clothing exchange, and lots of holiday cheer! This will be a casual and fun opportunity to meet some new people and celebrate 2014! It's also an opportunity to clean out your closet and possibly score some new clothes in return! Please contact Tara Griffith at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or have questions. You may also learn more about our group at www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY 11/28/14 IN ORDER TO ATTEND!! ** Thanks a bunch! Tara Griffith, MFT

Hello! The San Francisco/Bay Area WLS Meetup Group would like to extend an invitation to the Bariatric Pal community. On Saturday 12/6/14, we will be hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration and Clothing Exchange. The event will be held in downtown San Francisco from 11:30-1:30 PM. The cost is $20 to attend which includes a catered, WLS-friendly meal, participation in the clothing exchange, and lots of holiday cheer! This will be a casual and fun opportunity to meet some new people and celebrate 2014! It's also an opportunity to clean out your closet and possibly score some new clothes in return! Please contact Tara Griffith at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you are interested in attending or have questions. You can also learn more about our group at www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-Group. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST RSVP BY FRIDAY 11/28/14 IN ORDER TO ATTEND!! ** Thanks a bunch! Tara Griffith, MFT

Hello Bariatric Pal Community! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support & Meetup Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, November 1st Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell Conference Room Suite #757 San Francisco, CA 94102 As always we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. We will also be discussing THE HABITS OF THE SUCCESSFUL WLS PATIENT and MANAGING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. We'll be looking forward to our December Holiday Gathering and Clothing Exchange as well. RSVP is required to attend. This group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program is open to everyone! A $5 donation (for materials, beverages, location cost, etc) is encouraged, but not required. RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara @ taragriffithmft@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Hello Bariatric Pal Community! A friendly reminder that today is your last chance to RSVP for the next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group. Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell San Francisco, CA 94102 As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experience helping clients manage dietary complications from a wide range of health issues. She also has specific training and expertise in treating chronic dieting, emotional eating and childhood weight management. Laura's approach to nutritional counseling centers on a non-dieting philosophy. Laura will be speaking about bariatric meal planning and creating a bariatric-friendly shopping list. She will be also be available to answer any nutrition related questions! Please note that our group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program and is open to everyone. It is moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in bariatric surgery and disordered eating. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara directly @ taragriffithmft@gmail.com Hope to see you!

Hello Bariatric Pal Community! A friendly reminder that today is your last chance to RSVP for the next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group. Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell San Francisco, CA 94102 As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC). Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experience helping clients manage dietary complications from a wide range of health issues. She also has specific training and expertise in treating chronic dieting, emotional eating and childhood weight management. Laura's approach to nutritional counseling centers on a non-dieting philosophy. Laura will be speaking about bariatric meal planning and creating a bariatric-friendly shopping list. She will be also be available to answer any nutrition related questions! Please note that our group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program and is open to everyone. It is moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in bariatric surgery and disordered eating. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara directly @ taragriffithmft@gmail.com Hope to see you!

Hello! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell San Francisco, CA 94102 As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center!! Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experience helping clients manage dietary complications from a wide range of health issues. She also has specific training and expertise in treating chronic dieting, emotional eating and childhood weight management. Laura's approach to nutritional counseling centers on a non-dieting philosophy. Laura will be speaking about bariatric meal planning and creating a bariatric-friendly shopping list. She will be also be available to answer any nutrition related questions! Please note that our group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program and is open to everyone. It is moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in bariatric surgery and disordered eating. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara @ taragriffithmft@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Hello! The next meeting of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group is just around the corner... Date: Saturday, March 1st Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Location: James Flood Building 870 Market Street @ Powell San Francisco, CA 94102 As always, we will have an open forum to discuss anything and everything WLS related. Additionally, this month we will be joined by special guest, Laura Scherling, RD, a dietitian with the Community Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center!! Laura has extensive experience in bariatric nutrition and a wealth of experience helping clients manage dietary complications from a wide range of health issues. She also has specific training and expertise in treating chronic dieting, emotional eating and childhood weight management. Laura's approach to nutritional counseling centers on a non-dieting philosophy. Laura will be speaking about bariatric meal planning and creating a bariatric-friendly shopping list. She will be also be available to answer any nutrition related questions! Please note that our group is not affiliated with any doctor or surgical program and is open to everyone. It is moderated by Tara Griffith, MFT, a licensed psychotherapist with a specialization in bariatric surgery and disordered eating. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP HERE on Meetup or contact Tara @ taragriffithmft@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know of the SF/Bay Area WLS Support Group! We meet on the first Saturday of the month in downtown San Francisco. The group is open to everyone (any surgery, any surgeon) and is moderated by me (a licensed therapist & wellness coach with a specialization in WLS). Feel free to contact me at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you'd like more information. Eventually, I hope to get our a group listed on Bariatric Pal (but I'm not quite there yet... a work in progress!!) Have a wonderful weekend Tara

Hello! The San Francisco/Bay Area WLS Meetup Group would like to extend an invitation to the Baritric Pal community This Saturday (12/7/13), we will be hosting our 1st Annual Holiday Celebration and Clothing Exchange. The event will be held in downtown San Francisco from 12:00-2:00 PM and will include a catered, WLS friendly, meal and some great gift giveaways! This will be a casual and fun opportunity to meet some new people and celebrate 2013! It's also an opportunity to clean out your closet and possibly score some new clothes in return! Please contact Tara Griffith at taragriffithmft@gmail.com if you are interested in attending, have questions, or would like to make a donation. You may also learn more about our group at www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP. ** PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST RSVP BY MONDAY 12/1/13 IN ORDER TO ATTEND!! ** Thanks a bunch! Tara Griffith, MFT

Hello! I host the San Francisco/Bay Area Support Group once a month in Union Square (downtown SF) if you are interested. It may be a bit of a drive, but groups are held on Saturdays mornings and there is a convenient parking garage located across the street. If you are interested, you can email me at taragriffithmft@gmail.com or join our meetup page www.meetup.com/SF-WLS-GROUP. Our group is not affiliated with any particular surgeon/medical group and is open to anyone! Best, Tara Griffith