Men’s Erectile Dysfunction Support Group
Group Type: Support Group
Goals of the Group:
- To help members explore effective coping strategies for erectile dysfunction.
- To provide a space for sharing experiences and finding solidarity.
- To support members on their journey toward reclaiming confidence and intimacy.
Who Is The Group For?
This group is for men who are facing erectile dysfunction and are seeking support, information, and connection.
Discussion Topics:
- Coping Strategies
- Treatment Options
- Relationship Dynamics
- Emotional Well-being
- Self-Care
- Sexual Health Education
- Advocacy and Awareness
What Will We Talk About?
- Sharing effective ways to cope with the emotional impact of ED.
- Exploring medical treatments, therapies, and lifestyle changes.
- Discussing how ED affects intimacy and communication with partners.
- Addressing depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
- Sharing tips for managing stress and improving overall well-being.
- Providing information on sexual health and anatomy.
- Promoting understanding and reducing stigma.
Glimpse of the Session:
Sessions will be structured around the above topics, with space for open discussion and sharing. The facilitator will guide the conversation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Please note that the session topics, order and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Paras Sharma
Dr. Paras Sharma is the co-founder and Director at The Alternative Story – a mental health startup based out of Bengaluru.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Doctorate in Psychology.
In a career spanning over 14 years, he has worked in hospitals, helplines, corporate mental health organizations, and academic institutions. He has helped set up India’s largest counselling helpline run by trained mental health professionals and has contributed to establishing and training government helplines to address Violence Against Women in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Paras uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to counselling and views mental illness from an intersectional and systemic perspective. He is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and is an expert on Men’s Mental Health.
With extensive experience in fostering group environments, Paras provides mutual support, accountability, and resilience against relapse. Through multiple batches of this group, he has guided individuals through recovery from porn addiction, focusing on breaking compulsive behavior patterns and building healthier coping strategies.
Paras lives with mental illness, neurodivergence, and chronic illness and is actively engaged in awareness-building and research on these topics.
Dr. Paras Sharma is the co-founder and Director at The Alternative Story – a mental health startup based out of Bengaluru.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and a Doctorate in Psychology.
In a career spanning over 14 years, he has worked in hospitals, helplines, corporate mental health organizations, and academic institutions. He has helped set up India’s largest counselling helpline run by trained mental health professionals and has contributed to establishing and training government helplines to address Violence Against Women in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.
Paras uses a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to counselling and views mental illness from an intersectional and systemic perspective. He is trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and is an expert on Men’s Mental Health.
With extensive experience in fostering group environments, Paras provides mutual support, accountability, and resilience against relapse. Through multiple batches of this group, he has guided individuals through recovery from porn addiction, focusing on breaking compulsive behavior patterns and building healthier coping strategies.
Paras lives with mental illness, neurodivergence, and chronic illness and is actively engaged in awareness-building and research on these topics.
