My guess would be that the suggestion was for the fact you were feeling depressed. They may have been thinking being in a group may have offered some support for you predicament. Maybe others had a similar experience or situation, might've been able to offer an idea.
But no that doesn't really doesn't address how to get the cash for the class
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