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After you submitted the Support Request Form, a member of the OPUS Experiencer Support Team will review your information and contact you, typically within 72 hours to arrange a free, confidential, and nonjudgmental consultation. During this conversation, you can discuss your experiences and explore relevant support groups, therapists, or other resources. If you do not receive a response within 72 hours, please check your spam folder. Consultations are free of charge, although donations are always appreciated.
EXPERT CONSULTATION
WITH OUR EXPERIENCER SUPPORT TEAM (EST)
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Our Experiencer Support Team is composed of volunteer professionals in the field of paranormal and anomalous activity with more than 100 years of combined experience, many who are Experiencers themselves.
Contact with an EST Associate is a way for Experiencers to receive compassionate listening as well as referrals to resources that are a best fit for the unique aspects of the event(s) experienced.
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After submitting a Support Request, an Experiencer will be contacted by an EST associate via email, voice or video call (Zoom or another platform).
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Experiencers are invited to share as much of the event(s) as comfortable and to ask questions.
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Experiencers may receive referrals to approved OPUS Providers (hypnotherapists, mental health practitioners, partner organizations), support groups, and educational resources, if appropriate.
EXPERIENCER SUPPORT TEAM (EST)
Gwen Farrell
EST Director
Certified Hypnotherapist and Regression Therapist specializing in Experiencer Therapy, UFO Investigator, and author.
Aleta DeBee
EST
7 years experience working directly with Experiencers
Madeleine Tobias
EST
MS, RNCS (retired), 18 years working with veterans with PTSD. Experiencer, working with Experiencers since 2016. Author.
If this is an emergency and you are in need of immediate assistance, dial 988 to reach the nationwide crisis hotline.
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED AND OPEN-MINDED
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Experiencer therapy and counseling have been shown to lessen chronic anxiety and mental health challenges that often follow paranormal experiences. Additionally, through the therapeutic process, Experiencers gain new insight into the events themselves and are able to move forward with new found confidence and abilities to deal with adversity. Research has shown that people who have chosen to work with a qualified counselor or therapist to explore their experiences are almost always satisfied with the decision.
The OPUS Provider Network includes more than one hundred psychiatrists, psychotherapists, licensed counselors, social workers and other mental health professionals who are all experienced with, and desire to support, Experiencers of anomalous and paranormal activity. These practitioners understand the unique needs of Experiencers and the process of integrating and learning from these events in order to ultimately facilitate the healing that is possible for every Experiencer. Many providers offer free initial consultations.
Please note: OPUS does not have a legal, financial or business relationship with any member of its provider network or provider referral list. OPUS does not have agreements to recommend specific individuals or organizations. It is at the discretion of each Experiencer which referrals to contact.
HYPNOTHERAPISTS
EDUCATED, EXPERIENCED & SUPPORTIVE
Hypnotherapy has proven safe and effective for anomalous event recall and exploration when conducted by certified and experienced practitioners. The OPUS Provider Network includes hypnotherapists in every U.S. state that are certified in basic hypnosis and therapeutic techniques, often with additional training in psychology and counseling. All of our hypnotherapists are open to, and have experience working with, patients who have encountered UFO/UAP or other anomalous phenomena.
There are several considerations to take into account before undergoing hypnotherapy, such as:
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Personal readiness
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The presence of interpersonal relationships or life stability to offer support with what is recalled
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Preparedness for the time and budget that may be required to remember the events to satisfaction
Most hypnotherapists in our network offer a free initial consultation, and can be a valuable resource for exploring your readiness as well as describing more of the hypnotherapy process. To begin, complete our Support Request Form by clicking the button below.
ONLINE, CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
& REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS
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The OPUS Support Group is a peer-facilitated support group of Experiencers from around the world who gather to discuss, share and support each other through the process of exploring and understanding their experiences. Support group members may post questions, connections, or resources, and can attend monthly online support group meetings. The community nature of our Support Group has often led to in-person meetings and lifelong friendships.