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ADHD Parent Support Group

ADHD Parent Support Group

A 4-week therapist-led support group empowering parents of children with ADHD to navigate challenges, build effective strategies, and foster stronger family connections.

Starts 4th March 2026

4 Zoom sessions | Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
Starts 4th Mar Booked out
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Who is the Group for?

  • Parents of Children with ADHD

    If your child (aged 6–16) has been diagnosed with ADHD and you want to better understand and support their needs.

  • Those Feeling Overwhelmed

    If you often feel exhausted, second-guess yourself, or struggle to balance love, frustration, and worry in daily life.

  • Those Seeking Practical Tools

    If you want concrete, research-backed strategies to manage behavior, routines, and school communication.

  • Those Looking for Understanding & Community

    If you crave a space where you can speak openly, feel validated, and learn from others on similar journeys.

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Goals of the group

• Shared Understanding – Create a safe space for parents to share experiences and feel less alone in the journey.
• Practical Tools – Learn evidence-based strategies to support your child at home and school.
• Emotional Regulation – Develop ways to manage parental stress, guilt, and overwhelm.
• Stronger Connections – Build empathy, communication, and balance within the family.
• Community & Support – Connect with other parents who truly get what ADHD parenting feels like.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding ADHD Better

Focus on building foundational understanding through a strengths- and brain-based lens.

● Warm introductions & group norms
● What ADHD is and isn’t: neurodevelopmental vs behavioral
● Psychoeducation with metaphors (e.g., ‘traffic controller brain’)
● Developmental delays and asynchronous development

Reflection prompt: ‘What has been the most confusing or frustrating part of parenting so far?’
Take-home: Notice your child’s communication beneath behavior"

Session 2: Strategies for Home & School

Focus: Offering practical, adaptable tools that make daily life with ADHD more manageable.

What doesn’t work (and why):
● Repeated instructions, punishment cycles, unstructured transitions
● Why these approaches fail: working memory, impulse control, and motivation differences

What helps (and how to implement it):
● Anchor routines – Creating visual and predictable morning/evening routines to reduce stress
● Externalization – Using timers, charts, sticky notes, and color coding to support executive
function
● Positive reinforcement – Teaching parents how to give specific, meaningful praise and use
rewards systems that actually work for ADHD brains
● Meltdown planning – Mapping out triggers, early signs, and recovery strategies
● Collaborating with schools:
● Scripts for communicating with teachers
● Accommodations that support regulation and focus (e.g., movement breaks, seating flexibility)

Session 3: Managing Stress as a Parent

Focus: Supporting caregivers in noticing, naming, and navigating their own emotions.

● Guided emotional check-in – Helping parents tune in to where they are before responding to
their child
● Naming the load:
● Exploring common experiences: parental guilt, grief, overstimulation, and feeling judged
● Holding space for conflicting emotions like love and resentment, pride and helplessness
Tools & strategies:
● Window of Tolerance – Teaching parents to identify their own zone of regulation
● STOP skill – A four-step practice to pause, observe, and respond rather than react
● Boundary mapping – Helping parents define what’s okay and what’s not okay for them
● Body-based regulation – Quick strategies to ground and recharge (e.g., stretching, breathing,
tactile anchors)

Reflection prompt: 'What’s one small way I can be kinder to myself this week?'

Session 4: Finding Support & Moving Forward

Focus: Reflecting, integrating key insights, and building a support system beyond the group.

Reflection round: 'What’s something I’m taking with me from this space?'
● Recap of key tools & ideas – Shifting the lens from reactive to responsive parenting
● Creating your ADHD parenting survival kit:
● Go-to tools, mindset reminders, emotional anchors
● Strategies for advocating in school and family systems
● Letter to Future Self or Child: A gentle prompt to consolidate growth and hold on to clarity
● Support pathways post-group:
● Peer spaces, professional help, school collaborations
● Encouragement to check in with their own needs going forward

Meet your Facilitator

Dr Rachel Jayaseelan

Years of Experience: 14 years
Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 5
Relevant Expertise: Adult ADHD, RSD, Psychological Assessments, Behavioural and Emotional Disorders, Communication and Relationship Concerns, Emotional Intelligence

Dr. Rachel Jayaseelan is a Clinical Psychologist with fourteen years of experience supporting individuals navigating emotional and behavioural concerns. Based in Bangalore, she spent seven years at Christ University teaching psychological assessment and supervising clinical work across multiple psychology programs. Trained in Cognitive Analytic Therapy, NLP, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Career Counselling and Clinical Hypnosis, she integrates multiple modalities with a strong foundation in assessment-led treatment planning. She is also a certified Sleep Consultant and Emotional Intelligence Specialist, and her work has been featured in the Times of India and Deccan Herald.

Leading this RSD-focused group, she supports individuals who experience intense emotional pain in response to rejection or criticism. She combines psychoeducation with communication and emotional regulation skills to help participants understand their sensitivity with compassion instead of self-blame. With experience conducting more than 200 workshops on communication, stress and mental health for over 50 organizations including IBM, LinkedIn, Royal Enfield and Harvard Publishing, she brings practical tools to help people build confidence, connection and healthier relational patterns. She has facilitated several RSD spaces previously and continues to refine her work with neurodivergent adults.

Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off

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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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

How is confidentiality maintained in Groups?

Confidentiality in Support Groups is maintained using secure meeting links and enabling waiting rooms to control participant access. Participants are bound by mutual confidentiality clause within the group. and sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

Are Group sessions done on video?

Yes, all group sessions are conducted on video via Zoom.

While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

What is SoulUp's refund policy on Groups?

1. After you have registered for the group and you'd like to opt out:
- Full refund if you cancel 30 days before the group start date.
- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
- No refund if you cancel 0-15 days before the group start date.

2. If SoulUp cancels a group, we will refund the entire signup fee.

3. If SoulUp reschedules a group by more than 2 weeks, we will inform you and give you an option to opt out and get a full refund.

4. SoulUp reserves the right to remove participants from a group if found unsuitable to the group. In such cases participants are given the option of claiming the pro-rata amount left as a refund or using it for another service on SoulUp.

Can I use multiple discounts while signing up for a group?

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

* Are FREE Peer calls available to everyone who signs-up for this group?

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in 2022 by Punita Mittal and Mahak Maheshwari - a team of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay with more than 20 years of combined healthcare experience. SoulUp is redefining mental health through groups that are not only effective but also fun, social, and challenging.

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1. What is an online therapy or support group?

Online therapy groups or support groups are structured, therapist-led sessions where participants gather virtually to discuss and work on specific mental health or personal growth topics.

These groups offer a supportive environment and help members learn coping strategies and relevant techniques from the therapist. Participants offer each other encouragement, share advice, and provide emotional support, helping one another feel less isolated.

2. What benefits can I expect from joining an online therapy group or support group?

Participants in online therapy groups often experience improved mental health, a greater sense of connection, and enhanced coping skills. Group therapy provides structured guidance from a therapist, which can lead to valuable insights and personal growth.

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One-on-one therapy is personalized, focusing solely on your needs, which can be ideal for in-depth, private work with a therapist.

Online group therapy, however, offers a sense of community and shared experience. In addition to learning from the therapist, members get to connect with others facing similar challenges. Group settings provide diverse perspectives and reduce isolation, which participants find valuable.

4. Are online groups effective?

Yes, studies show that online groups can be as effective as in-person groups. The online format provides convenience and accessibility while offering the same structured therapeutic benefits, especially for those who prefer the comfort of their home environment.

5. Will I have to share my personal journey in the group?

Sharing is encouraged but never forced. Participants are free to share only what they feel comfortable with, and many find that opening up gradually is natural and helpful for their own growth.

6. How do online therapy groups or support groups handle difficult emotions that arise?

The therapist leading the group is trained to manage challenging emotions. They provide tools and strategies for coping, helping participants process feelings safely.

7. Can I attend online therapy groups if I’m already in individual therapy?

Yes, many people find that group therapy superbly complements individual therapy, providing additional insights and social support, thus accelerating their healing. Also, users often join group therapy for a topic that they are not focusing on in their individual therapy sessions. Often, therapists themselves recommend their clients to group therapy for a specific area of their life.

8. How do I know if a support group is right for me?

If you’re looking for shared experiences and emotional support rather than structured therapeutic guidance, a support group may be ideal. Otherwise, consider a therapy group for a more structured approach.

You can also join more than one group if you feel it will benefit you, especially if each group focuses on a different aspect of your mental health journey.