KOKOROPOT is a peer-led mental health support group where we come together to heal, connect, and grow. Our focus is on supporting those who have experienced childhood trauma, emotional neglect, or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD).
C-PTSD often stems from ongoing difficult experiences, such as chronic neglect or abuse during childhood. If you’ve been through this, you don’t have to face it alone. We’re here to support each other with understanding and care.
In our meetings, we explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help us navigate our emotions and find balance, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to build deeper, more compassionate connections. But don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything about IFS or NVC. We’re all learning together at our own pace, in a supportive and welcoming space.
No matter where you are on your healing journey, you are welcome here.
Emotional neglect, alone, causes children to abandon themselves, and to give up on the formation of a self. They do so to preserve an illusion of connection with the parent and to protect themselves from the danger of losing that tenuous connection. This typically requires a great deal of self-abdication, e.g., the forfeiture of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-care, self-interest, and self-protection.
― Pete Walker, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving
IFS Book Study Group (Online)
This is a drop-in meeting and no preparation is required.
Join us Every Friday at 10am PST/PDT, 1pm EST/EDT
*There is no meeting on canadian holidays
CPTSD with IFS / Interactive Peer Support Group
This is a safe space to share feelings and offer support to each other.
The focus will be on interpersonal connections, meaning we will focus on what's happening here and now.
Next meeting: Friday, July 24 · 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST
Cost: FREE
In-person C-PTSD support group
Next session will be announced for spring 2027
Sign-up to be notified when it's scheduled.
4-week Interpersonal IFS group
Unlike the drop-in groups, these are small closed groups that meet weekly with the same people, so we can build real trust and safety together. Because of this, I ask participants to commit to all four sessions, as the consistency is what lets us work through relational patterns as they show up, repair ruptures, and learn to build a stronger relationships.
If you're interested, please fill out the application below, I'll reach out as groups become available this fall based on your availability and needs.
These are pilot groups offered on a pay-what-you-can basis in exchange for your feedback, which will help shape future groups.
Cost: Pay what you can, with $80 CAD / $60 USD minimum donation for all 4 sessions.
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