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Health Anxiety Support Group

Health Anxiety Support Group

This group is a space to meet and find support with others experiencing health-related anxiety.






 

Starts 18th June, 2025

4 weekly Zoom sessions | Every Wednesday at 08:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 4-5 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
Starts 18th June Booked out
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About the Group

The Health Anxiety Support Group offers a compassionate and understanding environment for individuals struggling with anxiety related to health concerns. Members share their experiences, learn coping strategies, and support each other in managing their anxiety. Join us to connect with others and find effective ways to improve your mental well-being.

Understanding Health Anxiety and Who Is It For?

Who is it for?
This group is for anyone experiencing anxiety related to their health.

What is Health Anxiety?
Health anxiety occurs when worries about having or developing a serious medical condition become excessive, unrealistic, and disruptive to enjoying your daily life. You might find yourself focusing on body symptoms, constantly checking for signs of disease, and frequently seeking reassurance from family, friends, or doctors.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Introduction and understanding health anxiety

◦ Establish group norms , gentle warm up to begin and share stories , feelings and lived experience related to anxiety around health.
◦ What is health anxiety ? ( psycho-education) and identifying symptoms.
◦ Prompts to reflect ( group discussion )

Session 2: Exploring feelings and beliefs

◦ The second session will address and help group members to explore hidden feelings and beliefs underneath anxiety.
◦ Normalising the feelings , thoughts and belief ; with use of body based grounding tools

Session 3: Building compassionate voice

◦ Understanding fear v/s fact
◦ Helping in reframing the thoughts and building a sense of being in the now. What is in my control ( asking the participants to think what 3 things they can do in the now to support )
◦ Sharing with the group and what they notice when they share ( invite them to look inwards )

Session 4: Building mindfulness toolbox and trust with the body

◦ What is mindfulness and how it helps?
◦ What does staying in the now means and thoughts around it ? ( group discussion )
◦ With art tools building a tool box to support when one feel health anxiety
◦ Closing and inviting everyone to share and do a group ritual.

Learn from us & from each other

  • This group has been a lifeline for me. Sharing my fears and hearing how others cope with similar issues has made a huge difference in managing my anxiety.

    Priya

  • The strategies and support I've found in this group have helped me regain control over my life. I no longer feel alone in my struggles with health anxiety.

    Rahul

  • Joining the Health Anxiety Support Group has been incredibly beneficial. The understanding and practical advice from others have made a real impact on my well-being.

    Aishwarya

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Meet your Facilitator

Yogeshwari Shekhawat

Yogeshwari is a practicing psychotherapist and couple therapist with 6 years of experience. Her approach is holistic and integrates a trauma-sensitive and systemic lens. She draws from person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and family and couple therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness and narrative modalities in her work with people.
Therapy with her is more about processing and understanding the self. She works with a diverse population.
She is skilled in supporting people experiencing health-related anxiety, offering guidance through a non-judgemental lens. She creates a collaborative environment to explore the hidden emotions people go through while dealing with anxiety.

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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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.