LOS ANGELES—Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, will host a free, online support group designed to help performers with ADHD transform their relationship with self-criticism. The six-week support group, “ADHD-Friendly: 30 Days to Befriend Your Inner Critic," will be led by Pineapple Support therapist Dr. Jena Field, and will begin on Monday, October 6th, at 1 p.m. EST.
“Many of us see our inner critic as an enemy to be silenced, but that only reinforces shame and self-doubt,” says Pineapple Support therapist Dr. Jena Field. “This group will reframe the inner critic as a misunderstood ally. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore ways to challenge negative self-beliefs, build an inner support system, and access calm and strength when it’s needed most.”
Pineapple Support was founded by British performer Leya Tanit in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 16,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.
“Performers with ADHD face unique challenges, especially around self-criticism and managing emotions,” says Tanit. “This group offers a supportive, research-backed space to transform those challenges into opportunities for self-compassion and growth. I’m grateful to Dr. Field for providing this vital support to our community.”
The six-week “ADHD-Friendly: 30 Days to Befriend Your Inner Critic” support group begins on Monday, October 6th, at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST / 7 p.m. CET). Sessions will last 90 minutes and take place online each Monday. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit pineapplesupport.org/support-
