Adoption Support Groups in India

Adoption brings up questions that don't always have easy answers. This collection includes a group for adoption specifically, alongside groups for grief, attachment styles, family relationship issues, and more.

Groups are: Therapist-led | Weekly Zoom Sessions | Done in small groups.

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"Do You Ever Feel Like You're the Only One?" Parenting through adoption is a deep and fulfilling experience, yet the one wrapped in layers which sometimes become...isolating. And so, many parents often wonder, "I wish I could just talk to someone who understands." Adoption may come with questions that aren't always easy to talk about. Balancing parenting styles, facing social stigma, sustaining your marriage, or simply wondering if you're "doing it right." That's what an adoption support group provides: a secure, open circle of parents walking a path as you. It's where parents connect, share stories, and gain fresh perspectives on the joys and challenges of raising children.

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    Is Adoption For Me?

    Is Adoption For Me?

    Starts 30th Jul

    Is Adoption For Me?

    A group to help explore whether adopting a child is a choice you want to take

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    Childfree: Yes or No?

    Childfree: Yes or No?

    Starts 16th May

    Childfree: Yes or No?

    A reflective space to explore whether parenthood fits into your life.

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    Conscious Coupling

    Conscious Coupling

    Starts 6th Jun

    Conscious Coupling

    A 4-session Gottman-based workshop for couples to strengthen connection, communication, and intimacy

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    Learn to set healthy boundaries

    Learn to set healthy boundaries

    Starts 6th June

    Learn to set healthy boundaries

    A practical group to understand, set, and sustain healthy boundaries.

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    Strengthening Family Functioning

    Strengthening Family Functioning

    Starts 17th Jun

    Strengthening Family Functioning

    Enhance family bonds with skills in communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence

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    Women Unfiltered

    Women Unfiltered

    Every Wednesday

    Women Unfiltered

    A support group for women to explore themes like work, relationships, family, ambitions and more.

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    Men Unfiltered

    Men Unfiltered

    Every Saturday

    Men Unfiltered

    Ongoing group for men to explore themes like work, relationships, family, ambitions and more.

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off | Valid for 1 yr

What you get:

  • Unlimited Support Groups – Join any eligible group throughout the year at no extra cost.
  • Exclusive Weekly Series – Join our weekly Women/Men Unfiltered sessions on relationships, career, identity, and mental health.
  • 24 Free Peer Calls – Connect one-on-one with other members for support and shared experiences.
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Why does the support group seem crucial?

Each parent's experience is distinctive, these discussions far exceed adoption itself. Based on your stage of life, you might find yourself exploring topics such as:

Family life & parenting:

Establishing healthy family systems, establishing boundaries with family members, and balancing parenthood's joy and responsibility.

Relationships & connection:

Building your relationship ("conscious coupling"), or identifying how to maintain your marriage and still have kids.

Choices & Identity:

Contemplating adoption, navigating through fertility issues, or even having the conversation about going childfree.

Gendered experiences:

Real, honest dialogue. Whether Dads unfiltered, Moms unfiltered, or simply spaces where women and men openly discuss their roles. The best news? You never feel like an outlier. The smaller group suggests that there's always room for your voice.

What does Soulup offer you?

Online & Accessible sessions:

All sessions are held over Zoom, where you can join from the comfort of your home.

Small & Specific:

Each group has 5-6 parents, ensuring meaningful conversation.

Expert-Led:

Best-in-class therapists facilitate the sessions.

Diverse & Flexible:

Groups emphasize sharing, gaining practical knowledge, thinking more deeply, and decision-making at key milestones.

Breaking the Stigma of Adoption

Why do these groups make such a difference? Let's be real, adoption still has some stigma associated with it in society. Sometimes overtly, sometimes not. Having a group makes you feel calmer; it makes you stronger. You realize you're not alone. Hearing another parent talk about handling awkward questions at school can make you feel lighter instantly. You normalize adoption in your own heart. What once felt isolating becomes part of a larger, shared story.

Gaining Perspective on Parenting

You gain perspective. That toddler meltdown? Turns out, everyone's been there. That tricky teenage phase? Others are navigating it too. Support groups tend to stress effective strategies that couples utilise in order to remain close when parenting becomes overwhelming. You enjoy the delight. It's not all hard work. There's laughter, milestones, and a whole lot of "me too" moments reminding you why you went this route.

The Power of Community

Adoption parenting isn't about raising a child; it's about nurturing yourself, your relationships, and your family as a whole. Adoption support groups provide you with the acceptance, confidence, and compassion you need to succeed. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do as a parent is find your community.

FAQs

What are SoulUp Groups?

At SoulUp, you'll meet people who get what you're going through and might be living some of the same realities. People looking for extraordinary conversations, just like you.

✔️ Small group, 6-8 people

✔️ Every meeting led by a world-class facilitator

✔️ Weekly 75-minute online video sessions

What happens in a group session?

While the format can vary as per topic, here’s a flow that most sessions follow

Check In. Participants check-in with each others' feelings and answer the prompt given by the facilitator if any.

Conversation. Your facilitator will guide the group in a free-flowing conversation—with the goal of sharing openly, talking honestly, and deep emotional connection.

Check Out. Participants share what they're taking away from the session.

What am I going to get out of this?

Participants say that they feel heard, understood, more in control, and a feeling that you’ve got people rooting for you. By talking about your emotions and what's going on in your life, you'll realise that you're not alone and get ideas for how to improve your situation.

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Anxiety → Porn Addiction → Overthinking → Narcissistic Abuse → Depression → ADHD → Borderline Personality Disorder → Couple Relationships → PTSD → Emotional regulation → Retroactive jealousy → Sleep Issues → Attachment Style → Grief → Narcissism → Postpartum Depression → Procrastination → Men's Mental Health →
Humanistic/Person Centred Approach → Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) → Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) → Expressive Arts → Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) → Internal Family Systems (IFS) →
Pregnancy Loss Support Group → Support Groups for Loneliness → Support Groups for Caregivers → Support Groups for New Moms → Support Groups for Adoption → Support Group for Drug Addiction → Support Group for Empty Nest → Support Groups for Gambling Addiction → Support Groups for Heartbreak → Support Groups for Infidelity → Support Groups for Procrastination → Support Groups for Retroactive Jealousy →