DMT for Emotional regulation

A therapist-led group using Dance Movement Therapy to help you understand, express, and regulate emotions through movement.

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Starts 16th December, 2025

Every Tuesday at 8:00 PM IST

Small group, 5-7 people

Group Type: Workshop

4 Zoom sessions | 75 minutes

Led by Therapy Practitioner

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Rs. 3,000.00

Starts 16th Dec Booked out

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Who is the Group for?

Open to Everyone
No prior dance or movement experience required; sessions use simple, safe movements to explore emotions.
Emotion Explorers
Anyone wanting to reconnect with their feelings and understand how emotions show up in the body.
Individuals Seeking Support
Those navigating stress, illness, caregiving, recovery, or life changes who want healthier coping tools.
Curious Learners
People interested in using creative, body-based practices for emotional well-being

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Goals of the Group

• Build awareness of how emotions show up in the body.
• Learn movement-based techniques to calm or energize yourself.
• Practice safe, non-verbal ways of expressing emotions.
• Develop coping strategies for managing stress and negative feelings.
• Strengthen resilience by exploring supportive group movement practices.
• Foster a sense of connection and belonging with others.
• Integrate mind-body practices into daily life for ongoing emotional balance.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Befriending the Body

Theme: Building Safety, Body Awareness & Emotional Grounding

Subtopics:
● How emotions show up in the body
● Creating a sense of safety through movement
● Noticing comfort and discomfort in the body

Opening Ritual:
● Movement-based name sharing + “How is your body feeling today?”
Closing Ritual:
● Body scan + draw/describe a “safe place” in the body

Session 2: Meeting the Emotions

Theme: Identifying & Expressing Emotions Through Movement

Subtopics:
● Embodying different emotions
● Understanding shifts in emotional energy
● Differentiating between overwhelm and regulation

Opening Ritual:
●“If your emotion had a movement today…”
Closing Ritual:
● Create a symbolic gesture for the emotion you want to carry forward

Session 3: Regulation Toolkit

Theme: Learning Movement-Based Tools for Emotional Regulation

Subtopics:
● Calming vs. energizing movements
● Identifying what regulation feels like for you
● Building a personal movement toolkit

Opening Ritual:
● Share (verbally or in chat): “What helps you feel better?”
Closing Ritual:
● Design and name one personal movement that helps you regulate

Session 4: Integration & Closure

Theme: Weaving It All Together – Creating Your Own Practice

Subtopics:
● Movement rituals for daily emotional support
● Reconnecting with strengths
● Finding closure and transition

Opening Ritual:
● “One body memory I carry from the previous sessions…”
Closing Ritual:
● Group breath or synchronized movement + visual reflection: “My emotional balance”

Techniques & Frameworks Used Across Sessions:

● Grounding and regulation tools from Somatic Experiencing
● Body mapping and self-awareness exercises from Dance Movement Therapy
● Pendulation and titration to support emotional safety
● Laban Movement Analysis for exploring effort and quality of emotional expression
● Polyvagal-informed practices for cultivating a sense of safety
● Narrative and symbolic movement prompts to support reflection
● Art-based integration tools to reinforce learning

Meet your Facilitator

Preethi Rajagopalan

Preethi Rajagopalan is a Trauma Informed Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner with a passion for empowering individuals through the transformative power of movement. In 2015, she earned her certification as a Dance Movement Therapy Facilitator from the esteemed Creative Movement Therapy Association of India (CMTAI).

Building on her foundation, she pursued a postgraduate-level dance therapy program at the prestigious National Centre for Dance Therapy (NCDT) in Montreal, Canada. Preethi has further credentials in trauma studies from the Trauma Research Foundation in the USA and the Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate Program from The Embody Lab. To further her understanding of the body and mind, she's currently enrolled in a 3-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner training program from Somatic Experiencing International. She currently is the Co-Director of the Certificate Course in Dance Movement Therapy offered by CMTAI and works at a Maarga Mind Care as a part time Dance Movement Therapy Practitioner.

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Are Group sessions done on video?

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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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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.

DMT for Emotional regulation