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Impostor Syndrome Support Group

Impostor Syndrome Support Group

A safe space for participants to explore their experiences while equipping them with the tools to overcome impostor syndrome.   

Starts 19th October, 2024

4 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday 12 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by therapist

Program Fee - INR 3000 (India) | USD 80 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goal of the Group

The primary goal of the Impostor Syndrome Support Group is to help you recognize, understand, and manage the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy associated with impostor syndrome. By developing self-compassion, identifying strengths, and reframing negative thought patterns, the group aims to empower participants to overcome limiting beliefs and build confidence in their personal and professional lives.

Who is the group for?

The group is designed for individuals experiencing:

• Persistent feelings of inadequacy despite their achievements.
• Fear of being "exposed" as a fraud.
• Difficulty internalizing success and attributing it to luck or external factors.
• Overworking or perfectionism as a way to cope with feelings of inadequacy.

It is ideal for working professionals, students, or individuals undergoing transitions in their careers or personal lives who want to address the psychological and emotional impacts of impostor syndrome.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding Impostor Syndrome

• Introduction to the Group: Overview of group goals, setting group norms.
• Defining Impostor Syndrome: Discussion on what impostor syndrome is, how it manifests, and its different types.
• Personal Experiences: Each participant shares their experiences with impostor syndrome and how it has impacted their lives.
• Common Triggers: Identifying the situations or environments that trigger impostor thoughts.
• Reflection: Journaling or worksheet on self-perception vs. external achievements.

Takeaway: Identify personal triggers and patterns of impostor thinking.

Session 2: Challenging Negative Thought Patterns

• Review of Session 1: Quick recap and reflections.
• Understanding Cognitive Distortions: Explanation of cognitive distortions that fuel impostor syndrome (e.g., perfectionism, discounting achievements).
• Reframing Techniques: Cognitive restructuring exercises to challenge and reframe negative thoughts.
• Self-Affirmation Exercises: Introduction to positive self-affirmations and their role in overcoming impostor syndrome.
• Group Discussion: Share examples of how impostor syndrome has affected recent situations.

Takeaway: Practice reframing negative thoughts using self-compassion and validation.

Session 3: Building Confidence and Redefining Success

• Review of Reframing Practice: Discuss how the participants have applied cognitive restructuring techniques.
• Strengths and Achievements: Guided activity on recognizing and celebrating personal strengths, achievements, and skills.
• Redefining Success: Group activity to explore personal definitions of success and align it with intrinsic values.
• Coping Strategies: Discussion on practical coping strategies for handling impostor feelings in challenging situations.
• Visualization Exercise: Guided visualization of a future self free from impostor syndrome.

Takeaway: Identify and reinforce personal strengths; create a personalized success definition.

Session 4: Sustaining Progress and Moving Forward

• Reflection on the Journey: Participants reflect on their progress and share their takeaways from the previous sessions.
• Creating a Support Plan: Develop individualized action plans for managing impostor syndrome beyond the group.
• Building Support Systems: Discussion on the importance of external support (mentors, peers) and how to seek ongoing help..

Takeaway: Participants leave with a support plan and coping strategies for long-term management of impostor syndrome.

Learn from us & from each other

  • This group helped me recognize my achievements and shift my mindset. I feel more confident now!

    Priya

    Marketing Professional

  • Sharing my experiences in a supportive space allowed me to break free from self-doubt

    Rishal

    Software Engineer

  • I no longer feel like a fraud. The sessions helped me reframe my thoughts and value my skills.

    Sanjay

    Graduate Student

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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.

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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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