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Empty Nest Support Group

Empty Nest Support Group

A 4-session therapist-led space for parents navigating life after their children have moved out — to process emotions, rebuild identity, and rediscover purpose and joy in this new chapter.

Take a quiz to reflect on your emotions related to empty nest syndrome.

Within next 3 months

4 weekly Zoom sessions | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Regular price Rs. 3,000.00
Regular price Sale price Rs. 3,000.00
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  • Parents in Transition

    For mothers, fathers, or guardians whose children have recently left home for college, work, or marriage.

  • Those Feeling a Void

    If you’re struggling with loneliness, identity loss, or emotional adjustment.

  • Curious Explorers

    If you’re ready to explore what comes next — new routines, relationships, and meaning.

  • Connection Seekers

    If you want to share and learn from others in the same stage.

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Goals of the Group

• Understand the emotional and identity shifts that come with an empty nest.
• Normalize feelings of grief, loneliness, pride, and relief.
• Learn coping tools for managing change and building new routines.
• Explore personal growth and rediscover interests beyond parenting.
• Reframe relationships with adult children and set healthy boundaries.
• Build a support system with peers who “get it.”
• Regain a sense of purpose, belonging, and forward direction.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding the Empty Nest Transition

Key Discussion Points:

• What “empty nest” means and why it can be emotionally complex
• Normalizing grief, loneliness, and identity shifts after children leave home
• How cultural expectations and family roles affect the experience

Activities:
• Icebreaker: Sharing one memory from the early days of parenting
• Guided reflection: “My life before & after the empty nest”
• Psychoeducation on emotional stages of this transition.

Session 2: Navigating Emotions & Coping Skills

Key Discussion Points:
• Common feelings: loss, pride, guilt, relief, anxiety
• Coping strategies for sudden quietness or loss of daily structure
• Balancing contact with children while respecting their independence

Activities:
• Group sharing: “What’s been hardest for me in this phase”
• Breathing/grounding exercises for managing anxiety and sadness
• Small group brainstorm: Healthy routines & self-care activities

Session 3: Rebuilding Identity & Purpose

Key Discussion Points:
• Rediscovering self outside of the parenting role
• Revisiting hobbies, friendships, and career ambitions
• Shifting from “hands-on parent” to “supportive mentor”

Activities:
• Values mapping: Identifying what matters most now
• Guided journaling: “New things I want to try or revisit”
• Peer feedback: Encouragement and idea sharing

Session 4: Looking Ahead & Strengthening Support Systems

Key Discussion Points:
• Maintaining a healthy adult-child relationship
• Building new social connections and support networks
• Setting short-term and long-term personal goals

Activities:
• Visualization exercise: “My ideal life in 1 year”
• Sharing group learnings and commitments
• Closing ritual: Group affirmations and words of encouragement

Meet your Facilitator

Mamta Verma

• Years of Experience: 13+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Adolescent mental health, Parenting support, Emotional regulation, Family and peer dynamics, School mental health, CBT, Mindfulness-based interventions, Psychological First Aid, Suicide First Aid

Mamta Verma is a dedicated psychologist with over 13 years of experience working across diverse areas of mental health and well-being, with a strong focus on adolescents, young people, and their families. She has worked closely with youth in schools, community settings, structured therapy environments, and digital mental health platforms. Over the years, her passion for youth and parenting groups has grown from witnessing how safe, peer-based spaces can significantly strengthen emotional regulation, self-expression, and resilience during adolescence.

Through her work in school mental health programs, group-based adolescent interventions, and helpline-based support services, Mamta has observed how emotional difficulties in young people are deeply influenced by family dynamics, peer relationships, academic stress, and communication patterns at home and with friends. Alongside direct therapeutic work with adolescents, she actively works with parents to foster responsive caregiving, emotional attunement, and effective behaviour support. She is trained in Psychological First Aid, Suicide First Aid, CBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and has facilitated Covid-19 well-being and support groups.

At SoulUp, Mamta will be facilitating the Parenting Teens Support Group, bringing a warm, reflective, and developmentally sensitive approach. She believes that support groups offer a powerful space for connection, learning, and shared understanding, and finds this work deeply meaningful because she has consistently seen how receiving the right support at the right time can make a lasting difference.

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.

Finding a group of people who have “rolled a mile in your shoes” can make all the difference.

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.