Online Support Groups for CPTSD, Dissociative Disorders, and Loved Ones
Multiplied By One Org is an international nonprofit offering online support groups for CPTSD, dissociative disorders, and Loved Ones of Dissociative Identity Disorder systems. Groups combine peer and qualified support in an environment conducive to self-expression, coping skills, and a safe space to relate.
Available Group Categories
The CPTSD group addresses the surrounding context to trauma, rather than explicit details of traumatic events. Some, but not all members in this category also experience dissociative disorders.
CPTSD
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress
The Depersonalization and Derealization group covers relating on the experiences themselves, on sharing coping skills, resources, and validating the difficulty of living with DPDR. While members may also have other dissociative disorders, such as DID, not all do.
Feeling Unreal
Depersonalization, Derealization
The Dissociative Identities group covers both DID and OSDD. Topics can include internal communication, system mapping, inner worlds, and denial of our own experiences.
Dissociative Identities
Dissociative Identity Disorder, OSDD
For all contexts of loved ones of DID/OSDD systems, including partners, siblings, daughters, sons, best friends and more. Members do not have Dissociative Identities.
Loved Ones of DID Systems
Members do not have DID
The DID + Organized Extreme Abuse group is specific to those with DID. Another term some use for OEA is RAMCOA.
DID-OEA
Organized Extreme Abuse
The DID & Trauma Informed Addiction Recovery group is specific to those with Dissociative Identities to connect on tackling addiction as a system.
DID & T.I.A.R.
Trauma-Informed Addiction Recovery
The religious trauma group covers those who grew up in or were in high-control groups or cults. Topics surround thought control, purity culture, guilt, and relating on moving forward as the people we are now. While members may also have dissociative disorders, not all do.
Religious Trauma Syndrome
High-Control Groups
How the groups are run:
- Weekly conversation-style topic chats, run by two hosts via Zoom video
- An unstructured first 15 minutes to settle in before the group hour
- A "Support Space" breakout room for when a member needs extra support with the co-host
Safety measures:
- A triage call with applicants prior to the groups to prevent trolls
- Group Guidelines Agreement
- Allowing entrance to the call only to those who were approved in triage
Group video calls are scheduled via a private network where chats and forums also allow members to connect throughout the week within their categories. These are peer support groups and are not therapy, nor are they a replacement for therapy.
Learn more ABOUT DID & Trauma-Informed Addiction Recovery (T.I.A.R), or find additional group details by visiting our Information Center.
The group stance on inclusivity
When it comes to ethnicity, gender, and gender identity, we do not tolerate intolerance. Multiplied By One Org is LGBTQ–inclusive, which includes EVERY letter.
Online Support Groups Intake Form
All memberships include weekly support groups and community chats and forums.
Subscription to one category:
Monthly: 10 CDN (is 7.50 USD) or Annual: 79 CDN (is 59 USD)
Or: Those who genuinely cannot afford the fee may select the option for a waived access to one group category: Waived, and T.I.A.R. Addiction Recovery group: No Cost
Category groupings covered under one or different subscriptions are:
- Dissociative Identities, DID-OEA
- CPTSD, Depersonalization and Derealization
- Religious Trauma
- Loved Ones of DID Systems
- Applicants must be aged 18 and up.
- Replies to applications can take a few weeks.
- Due to high demand, the DID/OSDD category is temporarily waitlisted while we build the capacity to provide further support. Apply to reserve your priority place.
- Intake triage calls over Zoom are required to ensure safety in the groups and are held in a kind and welcoming manner.
Please refer to the information in the toggles above.
★★★★★ 5/5
Brilliant support groups. Really helpful and build a sense of community and belonging not found elsewhere. Screening process helps groups feel secure. Cant wait to see what happens in the future. Looking forwards the app!
BE
★★★★★ 5/5
[…] What initially began in apprehension mixed with a glimmer of hope has been transformed into a newfound sense of acceptance and validation. […] We are genuinely grateful to have discovered somewhere safe enough to connect & learn to be our authentic selves ~ together.
ebb & flow
★★★★★ 5/5
MBO has been great in helping me/us to connect to other systems and have more than just Community, but also understanding. A great group of people await those of us in need, and it is all of us. This group gave me Hope.
Adi
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do you request a fee?
The funds support the sustainability and continuance of our programs. This includes licensed Zoom software and keeping the organization’s virtual lights on for general administrative fees. This also contributes to other services for the community.
Who pays for the sponsored members?
We’ve received a few very kind donations that covered part of or a full year for sponsored members, but the majority of the sponsorships are provided with no income and are purely waived fees. The sponsored members are cared for with no division in class to those who pay. Their care is covered by volunteer hours and an honest desire to create accessibility.
Can we join more than one group category?
Any group category that applies to your lived experience is open to join. A basic membership covers a single group per week in one category, though added groups can be requested with adjusted fees. Fully sponsored members can access one group of their choice.
How often are the groups held?
Each group list per category meets once per week at a set time. Rare instances of cancelations can occur.
Our groups pause for two weeks over the holidays. We hold a 3-hour Holiday Special during this time.
What happens if we can't attend every week?
This is not a points loss system where you lose access to your membership for missing a certain number of calls. Life plans come up for everyone, and we understand that fully.
Are DID Littles permitted in the group?
Switching between parts/alters is inherent to Dissociative Identity Disorder or OSDD. We support everyone in a system; not only the host. ALL parts welcome!
What size are the groups?
We have a quality capacity limit for each group list that is most conducive for a conversation where members can best hold a chance to speak. Some group lists may find around 15 in average attendance, including the hosts, while other lists are still growing. When a specific group grows enough, an additional day is added to that category.
Who is considered a Loved One?
The Loved Ones of DID systems group is for all contexts of loved ones. This includes partners, siblings, daughters, sons, best friends and more.
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?
Those who grew up in a high-control religion or cult may experience intense feelings of anxiety similar to CPTSD. Topics in this category can be purity culture, thought control, behaviour control, and feelings of loss and anger.
What is OEA?
This umbrella term can refer to survivors of trafficking, ritual abuse, or trauma-based mind control.
Are there any location restrictions?
The only restriction on global location is the applicants accessibility for current available times of day that groups are hosted, or on access to Zoom video.
While some group day options are conducive to the Americas in the evening, which falls the next day near noon hour for Australia, or early morning for China, they are the middle of the night for the UK regions.
The reverse holds true for groups held in the morning or early afternoon for Americas, while evening for UK regions, but the middle of the night for Australia or China regions.