Monday, March 19, 2012

BIRDS OF A FEATHER . . . (or will sharing my ET experiences in a group help me?)



 

          Experiencers are individuals who have been abducted or had first-hand contact with extraterrestrial (ET) or inter-dimensional beings, aliens or UFOs.  This contact may manifest in various ways, including physical abduction and psychic contact, only once or repeatedly over the course of lifetimes.  Some Experiencers have conscious memories of these events and respond with joy and a feeling of privilege or blessing, even eagerly anticipating the next experience.  However, many react with fear, dread or confusion and find themselves alone and doubting their own sanity.  In most cases, there is no conscious memory or, at best, vague partial recollections or recurring dreams of something that they don’t understand that fill them with dread and confusion. 

          Many Experiencers seek hypnotherapy for help in retrieving repressed or partially-repressed memories related to ET experiences and in understanding and coping with their aftermath.  (See "Should I Get Therapy for My ET Experiences?" on this blog) 

          But for many Experiencers, private therapy isn’t necessary.  Experiencers who are comfortable sharing their memories and experiences with others and are open to the ideas of others often benefit from attending an Experiencer support group rather than private therapy. 


           Experiencers often feel some form of isolation, and sharing their experiences in a group, with people who are experiencing the same issue and isolation, combats that problem, and can eventually help them to overcome their sense of isolation, validate their experiences, raise self-esteem and successfully integrate the ET contact experiences into their lives.  Support groups can also be helpful in recalling and working through abduction/contact experiences on a light level, and they are less expensive than private therapy, but they are not usually as effective at working on individual issues and don't provide the individual guidance and personal support that may be needed.

           There are different types of support groups that Experiencers might want to check out.
 

Meet-ups or UFO, ET, abduction or paranormal interest groups -

          These groups are open to anyone who’s interested in the subject.  They are usually casual and tend to be larger than private groups.  They can be fun, but if you need to ask questions or get information about a personal issue, you might not have the opportunity in a large group, or you might not be comfortable doing so.  Usually, there are no requirements needed to attend these groups, but there may be an entry fee or requested donation.

Private Experiencer support groups -

            These groups are open to Experiencers only.  They are usually led by a counselor or therapist, but group members are encouraged to share their experiences and participate in discussions.  The group may contain people who have had private therapy and some who have not.  You may need to have an interview or session with the therapist before attending the group, and there may be a fee for the group or a requested donation.  Unless you are attending the group as part of private therapy, there is no obligation to stay in the group if you don't like it.  Contact the group leader for info. 

            If you are interested in a group, I encourage you to attend one, whether it's a meet-up or private group.  Not all Experiencers are interested in learning or working on their issues in a group environment, but they can be a good place to start.  You can meet people you share a lot with and who won't think you're nuts.  ET contact experiences are quite varied and unique, but they are all valid.  If you attend a group, you will need to keep an open mind and not judge anyone else or their experiences.  Have fun!