Adult industry mental health nonprofit Pineapple Support has announced the organization is continuing its Corporate Training Initiative with a special session designed to “help staff at individual companies identify when a performer or creator is in crisis.” The training session, “Crisis Or Attention?” will take place today, August 30, at 1pm EST, led by therapist Nicki Line.
“Social media is a powerful platform that allows us to share our voice with others and at times you may come across statements from individuals that appear dramatic or driven by attention-seeking behavior,” Line said. “At times it can be but at other times it’s a cry for help. That’s why this webinar will explore the difference between a crisis and attention-seeking behavior, so you can spot the difference on your platform and provide help for those who need it.”
Founded by British performer Leya Tanit in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses, Pineapple Support is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States. The organization reports that it has connected over 5000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost, therapy, counseling and emotional support, since its founding.
“We want platforms to be as effective as possible at identifying performers in crisis,” Tanit of the latest session in Pineapple’s training initiative. “Too many people dismiss crisis behavior and assume that a performer in crisis is just being dramatic. However, it’s vital that we ensure that support is provided to everyone – even those that appear to be looking for attention deserve the same access to mental health support as everyone else. This session will educate employees who interact directly with performers to recognize the signs of someone in need of immediate support. By doing this, we can make sure everyone gets the help they need.”
Sessions within Pineapple Support’s Corporate Training Initiative are exclusively available to employees of companies that sponsor Pineapple Support. Interactive training sessions take place every two months and are available to rewatch on a password-protected website.
More details about the upcoming training session can be found here. For more information on becoming a sponsor of Pineapple Support, view the available sponsorship packages here.
