Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health non-profit, has announced an initial schedule of support groups and webinars scheduled so far for 2022. The program includes both drop-in and specialist support groups, as well as a range of webinars on topics critical to performer health.
“I’m optimistic that, after two very difficult years, we’ll see a healthier 2022,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support. “We’ve targeted our work where the need and demand is greatest, but we’ll be announcing more in the coming weeks and months. Be sure to follow us on social and sign up for our newsletter so that you can hear about upcoming events as they’re announced.”
The following events are held online and led by PIneapple Support therapists. Thanks to the help of industry sponsors, all events are free unless otherwise specified. All event times are in EST:
Drop-In Support Groups
Motivational Support Group For Performers & Producers; Sponsored By Cam4
Weekly drop-in support group with Nicki Line and Abigail Maher
Mondays, 7PM
BIPOC Support Group
Weekly drop-in support group with Jasmine Johnson
Wednesdays, 7PM
Male Support Group
Monthly drop-in support group with Jason Meisel
First Thursday of each month, 7PM
Specialist Support Groups
Strengthening The 6 Pillars Of Self-Esteem; Sponsored By Pornhub
6-week support group with Nicki Line
Begins February 1, 6PM
DBT – Distress Tolerance; Sponsored By Streamate
6-week support group with Sophia Graham
Begins March 3rd, 2PM
Sexual Trauma
6-week support group with Holly Mackin
Begins April 28th, 3PM
Resolving Sexual Compulsivity
6-week support group with Silva Neves.
Begins June 7th, 2PM
Sex Work On The Spectrum; Sponsored By Streamate
6-week support group with Nicole Landwehr
Begins July 11th, 4PM
Reflecting On Loss
6-week support group with Rachael Wells,
Begins September 1st, 5:30PM
DBT – Interpersonal Effectiveness
7-week support group with Sophia Graham
Begins October 6th, 2PM
Complex-Ptsd – Exploring And Understanding Attachment Trauma
6-week support group with Alex Zoloto
Begins November 7th, 7PM
Preparing For And Making It Through December Holidays
6-week support group with Emily Richman
Begins December 2nd, 1PM
Webinars
What To Expect From Therapy: You Are The Expert!; Sponsored By Sexy Jobs
Hosted by Devin D’shae
February 17th, 1PM
Healing Through The Mind-Body Connection; Sponsored By Xlovecam
Hosted by Lindsay Rothschild
March 21st, 12PM
Burn Out, Ambition, And Self-Sabotage; Sponsored By Streamate
Hosted by Steven Mollura
April 21st, 3PM
Boundaries On Set; Sponsored By Playboy
Hosted by Jasmine Johnson
May 5th, 1PM
Would I Benefit From Therapy?; Sponsored By Rabbit Reviews
Hosted by Devin D’shae
August 18th, 1PM
Suicidal Ideation
Hosted by Nicki Line
September 21st, 1PM
Situational Anxiety: Engaging Your Whole Brain To Ease Stressful Situations; Sponsored By Imlive
Hosted by Emily Richman
October 14th, 1PM
Happy & Distracted: Living With Adult ADHD
Hosted by Katherine Smith
December 6th, 1PM
Drop-In Support Groups take place weekly or monthly at the same time, with no requirement to stay for a minimum number of sessions.
Specialist Support Groups run for either 6 or 7 weeks at the same time each week and attendees are encouraged to participate in all sessions for the duration of the course, to ensure continuity for all members.
For more information about upcoming Support Groups and to reserve your place, visit Pineapplesupport.org/support-groups/. For more information about upcoming webinars and to reserve your place, visit Pineapplesupport.org/webinars/.
