Online Community Groups

With the relentlessness of today's society and the fast-paced onslaught of news, social media, and seemingly constant global crises, finding the space to slow down, to exhale deeply, to rest, recover, reflect, and to connect meaningfully can feel beyond our reach.

One of the core themes in what I try to offer, is the opportunity to create intentional community, even when seeking individual therapy support. Community is so important, but increasingly hard to find in our lives. Opportunities for connection, when they do arise, can often feel inaccessible, whether due to cost, timing, location, or format.

With this in mind, I am developing a series of online community groups, most of which will work on a free or 'pay what you can' basis. I've gone for groups that are similar - relaxed, slow-paced, no obligation to share, no break-out rooms or pressure to interact. Spaces where everyone is welcome and nothing is expected of you.

Basically, groups that I would like to attend myself!

My hope is to build out a range of groups over time to suit different interests and, if the demand is there, to offer a range of days/times to offer some flexibility. Where possible, groups are part of a larger network of offerings. This hopefully means a range of alternative groups that may work better for you. It offers the sense of an intentional and supported global community and, importantly, it enables current/past therapy clients the opportunity to also take part in group offerings with other facillitators.

Below are the groups currently available.

You can learn more about how each group works by clicking through to the designated page, use the booking link to reserve a spot, or drop me a message on the associated email address if you have any questions!

'Shelf Care' Silent Book Club

This is a relaxing space where people read their own books in quiet companionship. Everyone is welcome, all book formats are welcome.

This group is free to attend. 

You can learn more about Silent Book Clubs at the Silent Book Club page.

If you have any questions about Silent Book Club, or if you would like to be added to the email distribution list to hear about new dates, you are welcome to contact me at: ShelfCareSBC@proton.me 

Gathered Meetings for Helpers

This is a reflective space designed to offer respite to those offering support in their communities.

This group is free to attend, but 'pay what you can' contributions are welcome, for those who wish to support my free/low-cost practice.

You can learn more about Gathered Meetings at the Gathered Meeting page.

If you have any questions about Gathered Meetings, you are welcome to contact me at: GatheredMeetingsMT@proton.me

Please note that group events are community groups offering peer support. They are NOT mental health support groups, and I will not be acting in my capacity as a counsellor and psychotherapist. My role at community group events is to provide, hold, and anchor these spaces.

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