Hi Gang,
I have started two new tribes that reflect particular ways philosophy can be of practical application outside of the academy: philosophical counseling and philosophical cafe. I'm sorry that I don't know how to create a hyperlink to them here but they can be found by putting in the words in a search for tribes. I have been involved in applying philosophy to people's daily problems for about ten years now and find it a great alternative to the psychological models. Philo-cafes are also wonderful ways of gathering to discuss philosophical issues in a public space. Hope to meet you in the tribes.