Support Groups
Pineapple Support has partnered with industry therapists to provide online adult industry professionals with a range of online support groups.
Drop-in Support Groups
Motivational Support group for Performers & Producers – Weekly Drop-in Support Group
This process/support is a weekly meeting for 1 ½ hours on Mondays at 7pm EST. This group will be facilitated on rotation by two Pineapple Support counselors Nicki Line & Abigail Maher This group can be used as a supplemental to individual counseling or on its own to gain insight from peers and licensed professionals. It is meant to be a safe place to express issues or problems an individual may be having in their life at the time and to find additional support. This is a drop-in group so there is not a requirement to stay for a certain number of weeks or sessions, and the group members may change from week to week. This group is open to all online adult industry professionals.
Every Monday at 7pm EST
Course provided by Nicki Line and Abigail Maher
BIPOC Support Group – Weekly Drop-in Support Group
This BIPOC only space will meet to work through stressful feelings & frustration associated with being a POC content creator weekly on Wednesdays at 4 PM EST.
Workplace stress often ranks as a priority in mental health care. This is overwhelmingly more challenging to address for performers that have limited outlets to discuss, brainstorm, and develop healthy coping tools with industry colleagues.
This group can be used as a supplement to individual counseling or on its own to gain insight from peers and licensed professionals. This group will be facilitated BIPOC-AIC Wellness Member & Pineapple Support counselors, Jasmine Johnson LCSW.
In collaboration with BIPOC Collective
Every Wednesday at 4pm EST
Course provided by Jasmine Johnson
Navigating An Unstable World – Weekly Drop-in Support Group
Many individuals feel lost, confused, triggered and retraumatized from experiencing the crisis from the modern world.
We welcome you to come learn tips to strengthen yourself, actions to take to feel empowered, and to receive support from others.
Every Friday at 11am PST, 2pm EST, 7pm GMT
Course provided by Dr. Tracy Moore
Balanced Pathways: Navigating Moderation or Sobriety – Monthly Drop-in Support Group; Sponsored by Paxum
Join us in a supportive environment to explore wellness and balance tailored to YOUR lifestyle.
Dr. Monique offers innovative approaches to help you navigate the spectrum from problematic substance use to moderation or complete sobriety.
Our group values individual journeys and choices, providing a fresh perspective on recovery.
The first Monday of each month.
Course provided by Dr. Monique Martinez
Male Support Group – Monthly Drop-in Support Group
What are the challenges facing men working in the adult online industry? What advice do you wish you had when starting out? What top-tips would you give to other men thinking of working in the industry?
The male support group provides an opportunity to come together as a community of male content creators, and focus on sexual health, self-identity, and well-being in a sex-positive forum.
This is your opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and contribute to the well-being of community members.
The group will be an open forum in the main. The six sexual health principles* of consent, non-exploitation, protection from sexual ill-health, honesty, shared values, and mutual pleasure will be introduced as a framework to guide sessions and for group values. (*Braun-Harvey & Vigorito).
Last Thursday of each month, starting at 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 10pm GMT / 11pm CET
(2023 Dates – May25, June 29, July27, Aug31, Sept28, Oct26, Nov30, Dec28)
Course provided by Peter Carter
WECAMTOO Grupo de Apoyo – Grupo de Apoyo Mensual Sin Cita Previa; Sponsored by Streamate
Apoyo emocional para modelos webcam en Latinoamerica
El trabajo sexual en general es emocionalmente demandante y el camming no es la excepción. Teniendo en consideración lo aislante, desconcertante y estresante que puede ser esta industria, se propone este grupo como un espacio de acompañamiento emocional que posibilite a las modelos webcam y a todas las trabajadoras sexuales en lo dígital un espacio donde puedan sentirse entendidas, acompañadas y sobre todo comprendidas.
Primer lunes de mes, a partir de las 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET
Curso impartido en español por Yiset Mosquera Moreno
Specialist Support Groups 2024
Qmmunity Connect; Sponsored by StripChat
6 Week Support Group; Starts May 14th. 5.30pm PST / 8.30pm EST / 2.30am CET
Join us for Qmmunity Connect: a 6-week therapeutic group for Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, and Trans Sex Workers.
We invite you to be part of co-creating a safe(r) and inclusive space where we will explore healing, resilience, and empowerment. Our weekly sessions aim to foster solidarity and support among individuals with shared experiences.
Some topics we will be exploring:
1. Self-Care as an act of resistance: Our sessions will provide a toolkit of therapeutic resources from mindfulness and somatic embodiment, to setting boundaries that you can incorporate into your daily life, enhancing your mental and emotional health.
2. Queering Resilience, Community, and Capacity-Building: Our journey extends beyond individual resilience. We’ll collectively redefine what resilience means within the context of our diverse community, forging a foundation for community and collective care.
3. Queering Sex Work: Explore the intersections of gender identity and sex work in a space that encourages open dialogue and understanding.
4. Processing: Every voice matters. Through guided discussions and reflective activities, we’ll create a space for you to share your journey, process emotions, and find solidarity in the stories of others.
Course Provided by Hal Slaunwhite
Navigating Family Relationships; Sponsored By AdultTime
6 Week Support Group; Starts June 11th, 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 9pm CET
Join us for a 6 week course focused on navigating challenging family relationships. In a safe space, we will explore the unique challenges adult entertainment and sex workers face in regards to their family relationships. We will explore healthy family relationships, appropriately setting limits/boundaries, healthy communication skills, and the complex intersectionality of our roles within our families and our roles in the adult entertainment industry.
Course Provided by Amanda Morgan
Balancing Health: Chronic Wellness in the Adult Industry; Sponsored By Clips4Sale
6 Week Support Group; Starts July 9th, 5.30pm PST / 8.30pm EST / 2.30am CET
Over the course of six weeks, our supportive space will offer structured discussions, informative resources, and shared experiences to empower you in managing chronic health conditions effectively. Each week will focus on different aspects of wellness, fostering a gradual exploration of strategies, coping mechanisms, and valuable insights. Join us on this dedicated six-week path, where you’ll find a supportive community, gain valuable tools, and cultivate resilience in the face of chronic wellness challenges within the context of the adult profession.
Course Provided by Danielle Dass
Communication Support Group; Sponsored By SextPanther
6 Week Support Group; Starts August 13th, 2pm PST / 5pm EST / 11pm CET
Communication skills are some of the most utilized and the most sought after in the workplace and in relationships. They’re essential for leaders and individual contributors to hone. Looking at our largely remote and hybrid work environments, great communication skills make the difference between staying connected, staying aligned, and achieving your goals.
Being able to communicate effectively is perhaps the most important of all life skills. It is what enables us to pass information to other people, and to understand what is said to us. Successful communication helps us better understand people and situations. It helps us overcome diversities, build trust and respect, and create conditions for sharing creative ideas and solving problems.
The good news is that improving communication skills is easier than you might imagine. We will cover basic principles worth following in order to communicate better.
The six-week course will cover the following topics:
1.Five types of communication to develop
2. What is effective communication?
3.How to improve communication skills in relationships
4. How to improve online communication
5. Extra tips to sharpen your communication skills
6. How to be a better active listener in relationships and personal goals.
Course Provided by Bridget Bycina
Survivor Of Suicide
6 Week Support Group; Starts September 10th, 9am PST / 12pm EST / 6pm CET
Grieving is difficult; grieving the loss of someone who died by suicide is that more complicated. You don’t have to grieve alone. In this 6 week support group, you will receive compassionate support while you work through this grief process, have space to discuss the complexities of loss by suicide, and learn strategies to cope.
Course Provided by Jaimi Martin
Coming Out
6 Week Support Group; Starts October 8th, 9am PST / 12pm EST / 6pm CET
This safe and supportive virtual space to discuss intricacies of “coming out” in personal and professional spheres. From establishing trust and understanding challenges to developing effective communication strategies, each week delves into key aspects of disclosure. Engage in insightful discussions, effective problem solving, and practical homework assignments to empower your journey towards authenticity.
Course Provided by Amy Studer
Sacred Rage
6 Week Support Group; Starts November 12th, 3pm PST / 6pm EST / 12am CET
If you struggle with your rage and the pain lurking behind it, join this support group to reclaim and transform your emotions. This group will focus on learning what anger is, why you have it, what it is protecting, and what to do with it. You’ll find support, understanding, and the self-connection you need to feel safe and empowered. Come to learn and make peace with yourself.
Course Provided by Stephen Mollura
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
6 Week Support Group; Starts December 10th, 11am PST / 2pm EST / 8pm CET
A six week support group to explore our relationship with food, body, and ourselves. Open to all forms of eating and body related issues or concerns. Join us for support, community, conservation, and resources.
Course Provided by Claire Fountain
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