Hero Journey Club Arvostelua 

I really like this, it is very relaxing and helpful to me in so many ways. I love the people in my group and my group leader is amazing. Wish It took insurance though.

Rating a service like this is highly subjective, and I can only write from my personal experience (which I suspect is not typical in many ways). I've tried to list pros and cons so you can decide what might apply/matter to you.

Pros:
+ our Journey Guide is encouraging, pleasant, and helpful
+ the group Discord is available all week, and the audio chat doesn't kick us out at a certain time if we feel like continuing to chat at the end of a session
+ the service is very affordable, especially for the length of the sessions
+ they *seem* to match group members very carefully based on your stated preferences

Cons:
- the gaming aspect is nowhere near as integral to the experience as I would have hoped; my group is six sessions in and we have all been logged into our game at the same time exactly once
- group discussion in Discord audio chat is not the most conducive to discussing emotional topics; I don't know that there is a better alternative, but it is what it is and needs to be acknowledged
- the group matchmaking process in my case took considerably longer than the stated time on the website even with my availability being wide open
- the preferences for group matchmaking could use more nuance; I suspect mine took so long because of factors that were not THAT important to me and were still only kind of satisfied

The Journey Guides that we have are amazing. They are calming, very informative and knowledgeable and are a wonderful resource in helping with the weekly sessions. This has been a huge improvement on my life and has helped my day to day immensely!

The group I have is excellent, engaging and helpful!

I should have done this years ago!

Not only is everyone from group available any time I need to vent or post about anything, but I meet once a week. It's $30/week, but first session is complimentary. It's well worth it. They have helped me job, family, and friends wise. I used to have BPD, and I have found out I am Neurospicy, that's what my journey guide calls it. :) I love all the people in my group. We play games and talk about anything really. They are trained to help us and guide us through life. They genuinely care. Each session is 1.5 hours, but they have groups for everything and everyone. I highly highly highly recommend to anyone of all ages.

I liked it a lot. Ky is a good guide :)

Hero Journey has been a wonderful addition to my life. I have met so many wonderful people and made so many new friends.

It helped me in a dark time of my life. I cannot express how much this community has led to a better life for me, and in turn, my family. I was feeling alone and isolated, burned out from being the primary caretaker and also primary breadwinner- but having a group that I could rely on every week has made the world of difference

I’ve been with this service since the beginning, and I can’t overstate the positive impact it’s had on my life. My group and I have gotten close, expanding my support network, and the journey guides are patient and helpful and always open to suggestions as to how they can provide better support. I’ve even had them help me find resources in my area for meds, housing, healthcare. This is the first time I’ve stuck with any form of therapy long enough to start on the path towards healing and managing my symptoms.

I like being able to connect with others who may also be going through similar mental health issues I may be experiencing as well. Also being able to game with others while we conduct our session. It gives me a sense of belonging, as well as a safe and secure place to communicate issues I've had difficulty expressing.

My journey here has really done great things for my life. I've learned new tools to apply and skills to help me while I navigate through life

i love it, it has been super helpful and very affordable

I like that I am connected with my group and journey guide almost all of the time via discord. It makes support easy to find and access. If I’m having a rough time its easy to reach out and people who are already familiar with my situation are ready to support me. I also like that I can do this from my couch or bed. Some days are tough to motivate, so the ease of access is great.

My Journey Guide is also incredible and has so many resources they are able to share depending on what kind of support I am needing that week. This includes worksheets, articles, books, etc. which really has helped explore what I’m working through.

The only criticism I have is that the groups can be a bit full for only an hour and a half sessions, but the price point perhaps reflects the why there; its low so as to be accesible, but I can see where it would be hard to do 2+ hours at that price.

I will also say when I initially signed up the marketing and matching survey lead me to believe I would be paired with a group that would play the same game as me. This has not really panned out in reality (we all came in with different ideas of what to play). I do not mind this because I am not really a big gamer overall, but I could see where some people may be left disappointed.

I think what makes the experience great is the authenticity of the group members. They really do seem to care and listen to each other. The encouragement really means a lot.. It validates feelings and experiences that are invalidated by people we're around on a daily basis. Having a place to share has been great. We've also been given a couple of helpful visuals and tools. That's probably the thing this type of group therapy doesn't offer as much though.. Practical tools that specifically help me overcome some of my personal challenges.

I'm going to write this review in the form of a pros & cons list. Here goes:

Pros:
Supportive group members

All of the guides so far have been amazing

Talking about things really does help and makes my week and mental health life much better.

Cons:
One group member seems to take a significant portion of the time which feels draining to me.

Other people's issues can be triggering, you have to know yourself well enough to know when something is triggering you.
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Overall my experience has been pretty good. I'm happy with the service and the groups overall.

I think the best part of the experience is having an actual professional help facilitate conversation and deeper understanding of your situation! Plus everyone I’ve met here in my group has been amazing and very friendly and supportive. I look forward to Hero Journey Club every week and it always makes me feel better

HeroJourney has made a huge difference to my mental health and well being. I realize that probably makes this review sound fake or scripted, but I mean it. Once a week, I get to talk about my struggles and successes with people who genuinely care, and I get to share in their struggles and successes, too. I feel less alone in general. I have structure - when other things are unpredictable and stressful, I know my Hero Journey session is on Thursday, and I look forward to it. Our guide is easygoing and compassionate, and I love how he introduces therapy concepts for us to discuss. And lastly, I don't get a chance to play video games as much as I'd like - I'm very bad about taking time just for myself - so it's really nice to have a set, scheduled time during which I won't worry about other things and just play a game and talk.

If you're on the fence, please try it.

I have tried a few different therapy options over the past year. This has been the best one for me. I find it easiest to connect with my emotions when playing games or driving. The staff here have been amazing and making sure everyone has some time to talk and honestly I look forward to it every week. If anyone was searching for something a bit more casual when it comes to therapy or mental health I would strong recommend this program.

Hero Journey Club has been an amazing experience for me. Every week I get the chance to vent, collaborate, and grow together with my journey guide and fellow journeyers. I can not stress how impactful and gratifying this journey towards better mental health and better connection between people has been. It is such a custom experience depending on what you and your group needs. All of my journey guides have been amazing humans who have facilitated growth, healing, and self reflection.

If you are lonely or want to understand your mental health better, I recommend giving hero journey a try. It's the ultimate act of self care- taking care of your brain 🧠

I really love that this is a judgement freezone. I love that everyone in the group is honest and open and are able to help each other when we need it the most. This company and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for therapy but isn't sure where to start. While it's not your traditional therapy and it's not 1 x1 therapy, this company makes you feel right at ease and at home when you're connecting with the group. I feel I can make friends with my group and the best part is it's all annymous. You don't even have to give your birth name if you don't want to. I love that we get to play Stardewvalley with the group and it's able to help me relax and talk about whats been going on during the week. The check ins are really helpful to. I also really love that the server you're assigned to is open 24/7 and you can chat in there, while not talking on the microphone. If you're looking for therapy and a very supportive group that you can connect with, I reccomend checking Hero Journey Club out.