Pineapple Support and Streamate have partnered to host a free online support group for performers, titled "Self-Parenting: Becoming Your Own Safe Space." The six-week program, led by Pineapple Support therapist Dr. Monique, commenced on August 3, 2026.
Program Details
The "Self-Parenting: Becoming Your Own Safe Space" support group is designed to focus on self-care for performers. The program launched on August 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. (PDT) and will continue with weekly sessions through September 7, 2026. The online group is free to participants.
Dr. Monique, a therapist with Pineapple Support, is leading the six-week program. Dr. Monique stated that when life feels overwhelming, many individuals seek comfort, reassurance, and guidance from external sources. She described self-parenting as the practice of turning inward to meet these needs by cultivating a supportive inner voice. Participants in the weekly sessions will explore how to become their own safe space and build tools to offer themselves comfort and guidance.
Leya Tanit, the founder of Pineapple Support, noted that many individuals are adept at supporting others but less practiced at supporting themselves. Tanit explained that the group aims to teach participants how to meet their own needs with the same care they would offer to someone they love. She expressed gratitude to Streamate for sponsoring the group, which enables it to be freely available to the community.
Further information about the program is available at PineappleSupport.org.
Pineapple Support and Streamate Collaboration
The partnership between Pineapple Support and Streamate facilitates the provision of this free online support group. Streamate is a sponsor of Pineapple Support. In November 2020, Streamate joined Pineapple Support as a platinum-level sponsor, which is described as one of the highest levels of support a company can provide to the organization. At that time, Streamate joined over 50 adult businesses and organizations in committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.
Liz, Streamate’s director of marketing, stated in November 2020 that Streamate is a proud sponsor of Pineapple Support. Liz highlighted the supportive and stigma-free environment Pineapple Support provides, as well as its worldwide reach, as unmatched in the industry. She emphasized the importance of mental health, self-care, and a judgment-free zone for well-being, making Streamate’s support an easy decision. Liz also noted that the success of the industry relies on the continued support of all humans, both professionally and personally, and that Pineapple Support is committed to this goal.
Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support founder, expressed thanks for Streamate's generosity and support in November 2020. Tanit stated that Streamate's platinum sponsorship demonstrated their value for those who use their platform. She also mentioned that requests for therapy had reached new heights due to COVID, and support like Streamate's helps Pineapple Support continue to provide services.
Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 by British performer Leya Tanit following a series of losses in the adult industry attributed to depression and other mental illnesses. The organization is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States and a registered charity in the UK. As of November 2020, Pineapple Support had connected over 1500 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.
Pineapple Support is an American nonprofit organization that provides mental health support to performers in the adult online entertainment industry. It is also known as Pineapple Support Society and Adult Industry Support Network. The organization's total assets were $229,690 in 2022, $147,062 in 2021, $216,120 in 2023, $1 in 2018, and $57,388 in 2019.
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Key Facts
- Pineapple Support and Streamate are hosting a free online support group titled "Self-Parenting: Becoming Your Own Safe Space."
- The six-week program launched on August 3, 2026, at 12 p.m. (PDT) and runs weekly through September 7, 2026.
- Pineapple Support therapist Dr. Monique is leading the support group.
- Pineapple Support was founded in 2018 by Leya Tanit.
- Streamate became a platinum-level sponsor of Pineapple Support in November 2020.
- Pineapple Support is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit in the United States and a registered charity in the UK.
