Get to know The Friendship Compass (Support Group For Navigating Adult Friendships).

Basic Information

• Fees Type: Paid
• City: Online Only
• Facilitated By: A Mental Health Professional
• Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, and Kanadda
• Address: Zoom/Google Meet
• Meets: Every month on flexible days
• Participant Limit: 15
• Coping With Anxiety, Burnout, or Depression
• Navigating Relationships

What is the group about?

"The support group is about supporting adults of different ages and different contexts in navigating friendships such as making new friends, navigating friendship breakups, friendship as new mothers, friendships as urban young adults etc. The support group is aimed to navigate feelings of loneliness, social anxiety and other psychosocial barriers for making friends."

What is your founding story?

"The Friendship Compass support group was born out of a deep recognition of how complex, beautiful, and sometimes painful friendships can be. In our work as therapists, we noticed that many clients struggled with friendships—whether it was making new friends, maintaining closeness, dealing with conflict, or navigating friendship loss. These themes came up often in individual therapy, highlighting just how central friendships are to our emotional …"

Who is your group for?

"Support group for all adults who struggle with friendships, loneliness, and want to build support systems for themselves. We also have specific themes each mont such as friendships for new parents, or friendships for corporate employees that are tailored for specific populations"

How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

"To sign up for the Friendship Compass support group, interested participants can reach out to us directly to express their interest. Once they do, we will share a Google Form that is updated each month. This form includes all necessary details, including session dates, payment information, and any other relevant guidelines. Steps to Join: 1. Reach out to us to express interest via email or whatsapp. 2. Fill out the monthly Google Form, which …"

Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"Each Friendship Compass support group session is thoughtfully structured to provide a balance of reflection, shared experiences, and exploration of new perspectives. While the flow remains flexible based on the group's needs, a typical session follows a general format. The session begins with a welcome and check-in, where the facilitator sets the tone for the session by introducing the theme for the day. Participants are invited to share how they …"

What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?

"We hope that participants leave each session with a greater sense of clarity, connection, and self-understanding in their experiences with friendships. Through shared conversations and reflections, we aim for participants to feel seen and validated in their struggles while also gaining new perspectives and insights. We want them to take away practical strategies or reflective questions that help them navigate friendships with more confidence and …"