Pineapple Webinars
Pineapple Support has partnered with industry therapists and experts to provide adult industry performers with a range of monthly webinars, exclusively through our sponsors.
Note: If you have never used zoom.us before, make sure to download the app to your phone or desktop before the webinar start time.
Stress Management through Mindful Self-Compassion; Sponsored by TeamSkeet
April 16th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
In this 1-hour workshop, we will review the benefits of mindful self-compassion and ways this relates to living a happier, healthier life through emotion regulation, reducing avoidance, and using less catastrophizing responses. Also included are hands on exercises and tools you can utilize in your everyday life to respond to stress differently.
Presented by Julie Williams
Navigating Family Ties; Sponsored by MojoHost
May 21st, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
A webinar designed exclusively for sex workers and adult entertainers. Learn about the historical evolution of the nuclear family and question the motivations behind our connections, whether born of obligation or desire. Explore the empowering concept of chosen family, identifying the individuals who contribute to both personal and professional growth. Identify comprehensive ways to healing trauma within chosen families, offering valuable insights and strategies. Lastly, immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Ballroom scene, discovering how alternative family structures within this community have fostered resilience and empowerment. Join us for a one-hour session that combines history, self-reflection, and community-building for a truly enriching experience.
Presented by Amy Struder
Gender Questions, Gender Answers; Sponsored by ImLive
June 18th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Gender is a huge all-encompassing topic that can relate to our childhood, our presentation, expectations of others, the impact of roles, as well as experiences of neurodivergency and racial backgrounds. Together we’ll review some basics of gender and advance to intersectional discussions of gender expression/presentation/experiences with a non-binary therapist.
Presented by Rachael Rainer Wells
Parenting as an Adult Industry Professional; Sponsored by CAM4
July 16th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Join us for a webinar focused on tackling some of the challenges parents face while working in the adult industry. Learn tips, tricks, and valuable skills on how to navigate raising a child while working in the adult entertainment industry. We will discuss creating stability and safety for your child while facing a variety of factors that can impact parents in this industry. This includes, but is not limited to working erratic hours, facing the absence of a support system, and stigma/discrimination.
Presented by Amanda Morgan
Imposter Syndrome: Are you a Fraud or is it your Thoughts?; Sponsored by XLoveCam
August 20th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Feel like a fraud? Just because you think it, does not make it true! Competitive industries like adult entertainment appear to have a higher percentage of individuals who have experienced imposter syndrome. This webinar will explore characteristics of imposter syndrome, how individual identities play a role, consequences, and how to overcome it.
Presented by Tess Monet Kilwein
Meeting Grief with Grace
September 17th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Grieving is one of the most human and life changing experiences, from personal grief to collective grief, yet few of us have any teachings on grief, the grief process, or how to best support ourselves and others as we grieve. Join Claire Fountain; trauma therapist, embodiment teacher and yoga practitioner, as we humanize grief, hold space, and create more ease within ourselves we explore love and loss.
Presented by Claire Fountain
Emotional and Domestic Violence Abuse
October 15th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
This webinar will cover the following topics:
Development of PTSD and other short- and long-term effects of abuse.
How to utilize CBT techniques to discuss schemas, core beliefs and how these concepts can affect one’s emotions and behaviors.
Facilitators will also highlight any themes that arise regarding cognitive appraisals of the traumatic event, such as victim thinking. Facilitator will focus on having the group members work toward identifying what triggers memories, flashbacks, and anxiety or avoidant behaviors. From there, group facilitator will identify which maladaptive coping strategies group members have used in the past to deal with these triggers.
Effective coping strategies and communication techniques will be taught during this webinar, and the group members will have the opportunity to discuss with the group their success in using these coping skills.
Presented by Bridget Bycina
Sexual Challenges: Root Causes and How to Overcome Them
November 19th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Experiencing sexual challenges – personally or professionally – can adversely impact one’s well-being. This webinar will review the different types of sexual challenges, root causes, and how to overcome them. Barriers to overcoming sexual challenges and how diverse sexual/relationship identities are uniquely impacted will also be covered.
Presented by Tess Monet Kilwein
Loneliness and Isolation: How to Find True and Meaningful Connections
December 10th, 10am PST / 1pm EST / 8pm CET
Too often we hear that clients are lonely. In a technological world that can both provide us with so many resources, there are still challenges of finding true and meaningful social connection. Join us to learn more about the factors that contribute to isolation in this field of work.
Presented by Amanda Morgan