shimmer - Find people who get you and improve your mental well-being

Michael Seibel

Cargo

Shimmer offers online video support groups for personal growth led by coaches. Members join a small group with shared identity & experiences, meet weekly via video chat, attend community events, and become the best version of themselves.

www.shimmer.care

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Jon Wang

Shimmer ADHD Coaching

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We've worked closely with expert group therapists and mental health organizations to develop personalized communities that promote vulnerable conversations and lasting relationships for students and early-mid career professionals. This is all housed on our mobile application and web app where you can text, video chat, gratitude journal, and attend community events (with automated calendar invites). How it works: - First, we match users into hand-picked groups of 6-8 individuals paired with a Shimmer Guide with similar lived experiences. - You and your group-mates join weekly 1 hr video sessions tailored for your needs by the Shimmer Guide via a curriculum developed with UCSF therapists. - Meet other growth-oriented individuals through community events like wellness workshops, game nights, and movie screenings led by our community team! **** Quotes from our members: - “It’s quickly become something I look forward to all week long. I find myself in Shimmer quite a bit. Watching chats, reading gratitude entries, and reflecting.” - Charlie (they/them) - “Last night I shared a story about a challenge I overcame. It was a breakthrough moment. I realized I HAD to get the stuff inside of me OUT. Then came the words of affirmation from my group mates. I feel so much better now - this is exactly what I need in my life." - Alex (he/him) - "In my group, everyone can relate to what I say, and I can relate to what they're saying. They’re wonderful kind people. I never feel any pressure & am comfortable with them. It's also super inspiring when they talk about their experiences!" - Kendall (she/her) **** **How you can help us:** - ✨ Try us out! We're offering 40% off ($30/mo) for a year + 2 week free trials for all product hunt members. We have a wide variety of groups we can match people into based on identity or life challenge: e.g. Asian, Black, Queer, Work-life balance, Depression, and Anxiety. Use code ProductHunt30 at checkout. Sign up here: https://shimmer.care - 🏠 Join us for our free Open House event to get to see what our events are like and get to know our community members. You can RSVP here: (https://forms.gle/3DvXSQozzeFmMu3M6)! - 🌎 Connect us with organizations that we may be able to partner with. For example, identity-based organizations related to Asian, Black, or Queer, or organizations for students or young adults who may be interested in self-improvement. And a quick self-care reminder to the Product Hunt community, even if it's something small, a 10-minute meditation 🧘, 8 hours of sleep 💤, drinking water 💧, or calling a good friend 👯 can go a long way <3.