Childhood Trauma due to Parents

Childhood Trauma due to Parents

This six-week online support group offers a compassionate, reflective space for adults curious about how early relationships shape their connection to themselves, others, and the world. Grounded in attachment science, trauma-informed care, and nervous system awareness, we focus on understanding long-standing patterns with kindness rather than revisiting past trauma. Together, we will help you make sense of your adaptations, reconnect with neglected parts of yourself, and cultivate greater choice and self-compassion in the present.

Take this quiz to reflect on your experiences with toxic parenting.

 

Starts 18th July, 2026

6 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday at 12:00 PM IST | 75 minutes each

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Psychologist

Regular price Rs. 3,500.00
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  • Adults Impacted by Difficult Family Dynamics

    For anyone who grew up with conflict, neglect, criticism, or emotional absence from parents and still feels the effects in adult life.

  • Those Beginning to Reflect on Their Past

    If you’ve started noticing patterns — in self-worth, relationships, or boundaries — and want to understand where they come from.

  • People Looking for Connection, Not Just Coping Tools

    Ideal for those who feel isolated in their healing process and want to connect with others who “get it.”

  • Anyone Wanting to Heal Gently, at Their Own Pace

    Whether you’re in therapy or new to this work, the group offers guided reflection, compassion, and peer support — no pressure to share more than you’re ready to.

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Goal of the Group

This group is designed to help you:
- Understand how early family dynamics shaped who you are today.
- Build safety and trust in sharing your story at your own pace.
- Learn simple grounding and regulation tools for moments of overwhelm.
- Connect with your inner child and begin tending to unmet needs.
- Explore how your body holds stress, fear, or grief from the past.
- Reflect on and reframe beliefs about love, attention, and worthiness.
- Learn to set boundaries that feel healthy — especially with family.
- Grieve what you didn’t receive and explore what safety looks like now.
- Leave with tools and perspective to continue caring for yourself beyond the group.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding your emotional landscape

Central Question : What was it like to be me in my family?
• Emotional climate of childhood
• Feeling seen, unseen, understood or misunderstood
• Early experiences of connection and disconnection
Exploration
• What brought closeness in my family?
• What created distance?
• What happened when I had strong feelings?
Nervous System Lens
Introducing:
• Safety
• Connection
• Protection
Practice
• Mapping moments of belonging and loneliness.

Session 2: The Relationships That Shaped Us

Central Question : "Who did I need my caregivers to be?"
• Themes
• Attunement and misattunement
• Emotional availability
• Unmet developmental needs
Exploration
• What did I seek from caregivers?
• What was consistently available?
• What felt missing?
Nervous System Lens
• How our bodies learned what to expect from relationships.
Practice
• Relational needs inventory.

Session 3 -4 : The Strategies That Helped Us Survive, When the Past Appears in the Present

Session 3 : The Strategies That Helped Us Survive
Central Question : "Who did I become in order to belong?"
• Themes
• Adaptation
• Protective patterns
• Roles within families
Exploration
Common adaptations:
• Taking care of others
• Staying invisible
• Achieving
• Pleasing
• Being strong
• Being self-sufficient
Nervous System Lens
• Protection as intelligence rather than pathology.
Practice
• Dialogue with a protective part.

Session 4: When the Past Appears in the Present
Central Question : "What old experiences get activated today?"
• Themes
• Triggers
• Relational expectations
• Attachment wounds
Exploration
• What situations affect me disproportionately?
• What familiar stories arise?
Nervous System Lens
• Recognizing activation before reaction.
Practice
• Trigger-to-meaning mapping.

Session 5 - 6 : Reconnecting with the Self Beneath Survival, New Ways of Relating

Session 5: Reconnecting with the Self Beneath Survival
Central Question : "What parts of me had to wait?"
• Themes
• Authenticity
• Emotional needs
• Self-compassion
Exploration
• What aspects of myself were not welcomed?
• What qualities have I hidden or minimized?
Nervous System Lens
• Creating experiences of internal safety.
Practice
• Compassionate witnessing of younger self.

Session 6: New Ways of Relating
Central Question : "How do I want to show up in relationships now?"
• Themes
• Boundaries
• Emotional maturity
• Secure relating
• Choice and agency
Exploration
• What have I learned about myself?
• What patterns am I ready to loosen?
• What supports continued healing?
Nervous System Lens
• Finding glimmers, connection and regulation.
Practice
• Personal relational roadmap.

Meet your Facilitator

Swaruti Tamang

• Years of Experience: 6+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 3
• Relevant Expertise: Childhood Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Attachment & Codependency, Trauma & Resolution, Stress & Adjustment, Mindfulness-Based & Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy, Nature-Based Therapeutic Work.

Swaruti is a psychotherapist who offers gentle, heart-centered, and trauma-aware therapeutic spaces for individuals and groups. With over six years of experience, she works with deep emotional and relational patterns using mindfulness-based, somatic, and attachment-oriented approaches.

She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Presence-Oriented Psychotherapy from TISS Mumbai, along with a Certificate in Attachment Sciences from the Bowlby Centre, UK. She is also trained in VIHASA (Values in Healthcare) and in facilitating forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku).

Swaruti is drawn to group work for its relational and co-regulating potential and has facilitated therapeutic groups on anxiety, attachment, relationships, and childhood trauma. She views groups as collaborative spaces where safety, compassion, and shared healing can emerge.

Interested in multiple groups?

If you plan to join more than one group this year, this is the most cost-effective way to do it.

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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.

Join a tight-knit group who meet online weekly to support each other.

More about Support Groups & Therapy Groups:

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.

3. How does online group therapy compare to one-on-one therapy?

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.