Why Totem Works for Introverts
Controlled Environment
Totem provides a structured environment where you can engage at your own pace. This means you can choose to observe and listen before deciding to share, creating a sense of safety and control over their participation.
No Pressure to Speak
In Totem’s Spaces, we take turns speaking, holding a virtual "Totem" to signify your turn. You are encouraged to pass if you don't want to share on your turn. Only engage in the discussion when you want to.
Peer Support and Shared Experiences
Totem focuses on community-driven peer support, where we share stories and experiences. For introverts, this shared experience model allows them to connect with others meaningfully without the intensity of one-on-one interactions.
Flexible Participation
Introverts can participate in Totem Spaces from the comfort of their own homes, making it easier to engage without the social anxiety that may come with in-person meetings. This flexibility can help introverts feel more comfortable and less overwhelmed.
Emphasis on Listening and Reflection
Totem Spaces encourage participants to listen deeply and reflect on what others share. This aligns well with the strengths of many introverts, who often prefer thoughtful listening and contemplation over constant verbal interaction.
Have you ever? Introvert Edition
...been talked over in conversation, feeling like your voice was steamrolled by a group of extroverts?
...felt overwhelmed by the pressure to speak in a group setting, wishing you had the option to just listen?
...avoided social gatherings because the thought of constant small talk exhausts you?
...found yourself requiring time to reflect before sharing your thoughts, only to miss the opportunity to contribute?
...felt like your insights were overlooked because you weren’t the loudest voice in the room?
...wanted to connect with others on a deeper level without the pressure of maintaining a conversation?
...wished for a supportive space where you could share your story at your own pace, without interruption?
...felt drained by traditional social settings, yearning for a place where you can just be yourself?
...needed a community that values listening as much as speaking?
...found it difficult to open up in a one-on-one setting, preferring the comfort of a group where you can contribute when ready?
Totem is for (almost) everyone
Although, if you’re on this page, it’s probably for you. Below, you can find who Totem is and is not for.
Totem is for you if:
You prioritize community, shared experiences and connection with others in similar situations.
You seek a flexible, low cost option that's easy to join without a major financial commitment.
You value peer support focused on storytelling and relationship building.
You desire a structured group where everyone has an equal voice and focus on collective wellbeing
You want a safe, confidential space to share freely.
Totem is not:
A clinical service providing professional diagnoses, advice, or treatment.
Exclusively one-on-one experience.
A substitute for speicalized medical or psychiatric care.
A hierarcal structure, where a therapist leads and directs the session.
For those seeking formal mental health interventions like CBT or medication.
