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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.

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Only 2 spots left!

Start Date: 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

Rs. 2,500.00
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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.

Who is this Group For?

• Parents (mothers, fathers, or guardians) whose children have recently left home for college, work, marriage, or independent living.
• Individuals experiencing emotional difficulty, uncertainty, or a sense of loss in the transition.
• Those seeking a space to share openly with peers going through similar experiences.
• Participants who want practical coping strategies, new perspectives, and encouragement in reimagining their next life chapter.

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

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

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 through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

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

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. Also, 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.

* 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).

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.

How long has SoulUp been around?

SoulUp was founded in Feb 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 effective, but also fun, social, and challenging.

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