5 Of The Best Reliable Online Groups To Empower & Keep You In The Know

Finding a Support group for Depth & Spiritual Psychology

Finding a support group can be tricky. The best groups are often those of people you already know.

This article provides ideas for you to create the support you and others you may already know are still looking for.

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One of the reasons finding a support group while being online may be best is that unfortunately travel, no matter how far or long is usually taxing not only on your pocketbook but also your own energy. While it is usually not ideal for people to be conferencing online or on the phone instead of in person, sometimes we must.

People gain so much hope when they know they are not experiencing something alone.

— Joyce Rupp

This article outlines a few good self-care practices and principles all of us may at one time or another need to utilize in order to find an online support group with each other when we are otherwise unable to be there in the flesh for each other.

We will also list a few tried and true online support groups you might want to try if you happen to be looking for more ❤️ in your life.

Preparing yourself for a new online group

When unsure of whether or not a group is really a good fit, sometimes the best thing to do is contact the facilitators by email or better yet by phone when possible. Asking questions relevant to group rules and your role in the group is always going to help prepare you for a new group.

Reading through their advertisement carefully may reveal things like whether or not you are expected to contribute more than a check in, financial requests, submit information like your own email, or are automatically enrolled in their email newsletters or group reminders.

Are you someone who likes to talk? Sometimes a warmline might be a better outlet for you than sharing in a group, especially if it is a group that doesn’t meet regularly enough for your needs. An even better resource might be a therapist or more than one sometimes depending on your specific needs. Finding the right therapist for you might be something you need to ask others about. Don’t be afraid to ask your primary care physician for a specific therapist for whatever you might need.

When they are alone they want to be with others, and when they are with others they want to be alone. After all, human beings are like that.
– Gertrude Stein

Ask your friends to meet online weekly

Another resource you might want on the regular aside from finding a support group is to reach out to people you already know who might have some similar goals. This might be an opportunity to create a book club or any other kind of safe space for reflection. Keep simple rules that help people feel heard in the time allotted. Joining other support groups can give you ideas on how you might help facilitate this for yourself.

Are you someone who has not met people who can meet with you yet? It’s not something to take personally. Often, each person has their own struggles with making free time in their lives. By simply asking for support, you can be the change you want to see when you can handle rejections respectfully.

Simple mindful practices while you are online

Turn off all other distractions (music, tv, etc) and be in a stationary private space.
Make sure you have set an alarm or have a friend remind you, preferably someone also in the group
Do your best to keep a reminder of where the URL or directions for getting online somewhere you can find it
Ask for help from in the support group when needed to prepare yourself

Groups for Spiritual Depth, Self-care, and Creativity

Wildflowers’ Movement (A Mindful Peer Support group that meets monthly on Zoom)

Did you know that the leader and founder of this group, Denise Maratos, is also a Doctor with a background in Depth Psychology? Her practice and background can be seen on https://depthemergence.com

Wildflowers’ Movement is online at https://wildflowersmovement.com

Hearing Voices Network (Voices, Visions, and other Unusual Extreme Experiences)

Find a local or online chapter: https://www.hearingvoicesusa.org/

Emotions Anonymous (international 12 step groups for emotional issues)

Find a group near you, online or in person here: https://emotionsanonymous.org/

SHARE! Self Help And Recovery Exchange (Los Angeles based peer groups)

Downtown or Culver City: https://www.shareselfhelp.org

Project Return (Online peer support groups)

Search by location or topic: https://heypeers.com/online-support-groups