Your Sanctuary Awaits
Peer support with fellow progressives who truly get it!
Tailored Placement
Join fellow allies
ready to rise.
Through specialized peer matching, we unite five to six progressives in your chosen Affinity Circle, so you can experience the comfort of being among kindred spirits.
Whether you seek your own generation or a tribe that honors your identity, you will be surrounded online by peers with whom you share significant common ground.
These small, close-knit gatherings foster the deep connection and trust you need to express yourself candidly.
Within a cocoon of acceptance and support, you can let go of life’s pressures. Together, we’ll build the resilience required to rise above it all!
Affinity Circles
Choose one that’s the
best fit for you.
Gen Z
Circle
(Ages 18-29)
Millennials
Circle
(Ages 30-45)
Gen X
Circle
(Ages 46-61)
Baby Boomers
Circle
(Ages 62-80)
People
of Color
Circle
LGBTQ+
Circle
Activists
Circle
Spiritual
Leaders
Circle
Women’s
Circle
Men’s
Circle
Our Unique Format
Small Groups.
Equal Time.
Full Support.
Every two weeks, you’ll join four to five fellow progressives in your chosen Affinity Circle for 90 minutes on Zoom.
There are eight meetings total—and all you need is an internet-enabled laptop, PC, smartphone, or tablet to participate.
Time is shared equally. This allows you to share openly and undisrupted while others give their full attention and empathy.
Feedback is offered only if requested, placing you in control of what you need from the group in that moment.
To guarantee absolute privacy, gatherings are never recorded, and only registered members are permitted entry.
No Zoom account? No problem. You can join our meetings through your web browser or the Zoom app without signing up for an account.
A Community
of Comrades
Where shared convictions
have a home.
Rise Above Circles are an intentional departure from traditional clinical treatment and typical peer support.
They are specialized gatherings unburdened by labels or stigma, yet anchored by seasoned, values-aligned practitioners to ensure a safe and structured container.
Our Circles are designed specifically for progressives seeking a place to speak their truth without interruption.
Each offers a community of comrades built on the unifying commonalities of our Affinity Circles.
Here, you can truly be yourself and gain the support and solidarity you so richly deserve.
- Emotional Release:
A dedicated space to unload what weighs you down and give voice to your experience—without judgment or interference.
- Collective Strength:
A shared resilience built by uniting with like-minded allies whose mere presence reinforces your tenacity and validates your convictions.
- Expertly Guided:
A sanctuary that’s anchored by a mental health professional to uphold an experience that remains harmonious and secure.
- Rare Peer Refuge:
A uniquely empowering refuge to reinforce your inner strength and gain the steadfast grit to rise and thrive.
2027 Fall Schedule
New Circles Start
the Week of October 4.
Register today to
secure your place!
NEXT START DATE
The next Rise Above Circles cycle begins the week of October 4, 2027. Your Affinity Circle will convene on a day and time that works best for everyone in your group. Members meet every other week, giving you valuable reflection time to integrate insights into your daily life.
WAYS TO CONTINUE
Once your initial eight meetings wrap up, your group can stay together if at least four members register to continue. You can renew as many times as you wish. You can also join a different Affinity Circle to connect with new peers and expand your community of support even further.
Recommended by
Mental Health Professionals
Alisha Redgrave, MFT
“In a polarized America, finding space to process anxiety is truly vital.
Rise Above Circles offer the psychological safety needed to speak your truth without fear of judgment, fostering true healing.”
Frank Esposito, LCSW
“Isolation is one of the greatest threats to mental well-being.
By connecting people with shared values, this powerful platform shifts personal distress into collective resilience, proving that we are truly stronger together.”
Christine MacDonald, MS
“Rise Above Circles are a brilliant model for self-care within community.
They convert isolated struggle into a shared experience of mutual support and healing that gives you a profound sense of belonging.”
Mateo Rivera, LPC
“These Circles provide a rare haven to be truly seen and heard by progressive peers.
I highly recommend them for those seeking deep, authentic connection, healing, and the restorative power of being deeply understood.”
Hilarie Goldstein, MSW
“Rise Above Circles create a unique and powerful alchemy among participants.
This ‘magic’ happens when people with aligned beliefs gather together with intentionality. The result can be profound personal transformation.”
Michael Casey, LPC
“It is liberating to be in a space where progressives have a shared baseline.
Because your internal reality is mirrored by those around you, it validates your convictions and cultivates mental health.”
Joanna Prescott, MFT
“These gatherings offer a sacred space for authentic human connection.
They also provide the emotional scaffolding needed to navigate systemic stress while nurturing inner strength and stamina.”
John Brooks, MS
“Here you’ll find a rare haven to be truly seen and heard by progressive peers.
I highly recommend this container if you are seeking a place to give voice to your experience within a tribe of belonging that honors your feelings.”
Invest in Your
Peace of Mind
Attending your first Circle
is entirely risk-free!
A SAFE HARBOR
Experiencing your first gathering is a no-risk way to make sure the experience feels like the right fit for you. To help you feel completely at ease, we offer a full money-back guarantee* if you choose not to continue for any reason.
* Details at registration.
BUDGET FRIENDLY
We believe specialized peer support shouldn’t be a financial burden. At just $35 per gathering—less than half the $80 cost of traditional group therapy—you receive eight professionally guided encounters for a total of $280*.
* Solidarity Fund discount details at registration.
Ready to Rise?
REGISTER:
Click the ‘Rise Above It All’ web button below to reach our secure sign-up form. There, you can easily share your contact details.
SELECT:
Choose an Affinity Circle and attendance schedule. We’ll match you with those that best suit your preferences and needs.
CONNECT:
Attend your first Rise Above Circle gathering without risk. Experience the profound power of peer support among fellow progressives.
