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Navigating Difficult Emotions

Navigating Difficult Emotions

This open therapy group helps adults understand their emotions, why they feel intense at times and how to respond to them with more safety, awareness, regulation and compassion. The group offers a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, understand nervous
system responses and how life experiences and relationships shape emotional patterns.

Use this quiz to test how you react to negative emotions

Only 2 spots left!

Starts 31st January, 2026

4 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday at 10:00 AM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Workshop

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Psychologist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
Starts 31st Jan Booked out
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Who is the Group for?

  • Emotional Awareness

    For those wanting to deepen their understanding and expression of emotions.

  • Emotional Control

    If you want to feel more in control during overwhelming emotional moments.

  • Creative Resilience

    For individuals exploring creativity as a tool for building resilience.

  • Connection & Community

    Seeking shared exploration and connection with others in a supportive space.

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How the Group Works?

This is an open, ongoing group — you can join at any point and attend 4 continuous weekly sessions.
Each week covers one of four rotating themes (repeated in cycles), so you can begin with any theme and still experience the full journey.

In a small, confidential group of 6–8 participants, you’ll engage in reflective, practical , NLP based techniques, guided by an experienced therapist. Together, you’ll:

• Recognize, express, and regulate emotions through creative modalities
• Build awareness of emotional triggers and responses
• Develop tools for resilience, flexibility, and self-compassion
• Experience safety, connection, and peer support

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding anger and learning regulation

• Anger as communication – moving from shame to curiosity and understanding
• Exploring safer ways to express and regulate anger
• Exploring how anger shows up in the body and behaviour
• Identifying early signs of anger before it becomes overwhelming
• Reflecting on the impact of unregulated anger on self and relationships

Session 2: Understanding fear – supporting safety

• Understanding fear and safety as survival responses
• Recognize how fear shows up physically and emotionally
• Identifying common personal triggers
• Understand how past experiences heighten fear responses to present day situations
• How to support safety when fear is activated

Session 3: Increasing emotional capacity & building resources

• What helps in improving emotional resources
• What are common factors which deplete emotional capacity
• Understanding the concept of window of tolerance
• Recognizing that emotional capacity grows slowly and safely over time
• Role of curiosity, self compassion and self soothing

Session 4: Emotions in relationships – triggers, boundaries and safety

• Explore how emotions are often activated in close relationships
• Understanding common triggers and behavioural response patterns of withdrawal,
reactivity, shutdown or pleasing the other.
• Understanding the importance of emotional safety in relationships
• Importance of emotional regulation in conflict and repair cycles in close relationships

Meet your Facilitator

Apoorva Vashisht

• Years of Experience: 5 years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Emotional Regulation, Complex Trauma, Personality Vulnerabilities, Long-term Psychotherapy, CBT, Psychodynamic, Trauma-informed & Systemic Approaches

Apoorva Vashisht is an RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 5 years of experience working with adult clients experiencing emotional difficulties, interpersonal stress, depression, anxiety, personality-related concerns, and trauma. She also supports individuals who wish to engage in long-term psychotherapy as a pathway for self-growth, healing, and empowerment.

She has extensive experience working with complex and chronic psychological concerns that require sustained therapeutic engagement. Apoorva views psychotherapy as an emotionally corrective experience—one that helps individuals feel deeply seen, understood, and supported. Her work is grounded in a person-centered, process-oriented approach, integrating cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and systemic frameworks to address concerns holistically.

Apoorva has received specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from the Beck Institute, USA, and Family and Systemic Therapy from Bower Place, Australia. She has also completed training in Foundational Models in Object Relations Psychoanalysis from the Object Relations Institute for Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis (ORI), USA, and is currently undergoing Level 1 and 2 Complex Trauma Certification by Dr. Janina Fisher (PESI). She is a professional member of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), USA.

In her practice, Apoorva finds emotional regulation and emotional safety to be foundational to all therapeutic work, as these create the conditions for deeper exploration of self, relationships, and long-standing patterns.

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

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.

Lets build emotional resilience together!

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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.