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OCD Support Group

OCD Support Group

Group support for OCD to share experiences, discuss coping strategies and develop skills for managing fears and improving social interactions.

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Rs. 3,500.00
Rs. 3,500.00
Starts 18th June Booked out
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Goals of the group

Goals majorly would be learning why some of us fear social situations and others don't. Also how to deal with such situation, learning techniques and skills to tackle feared situations. Developing acceptance towards one's limitations and strenghts in socialisation and making improvement in a structured and planned manner.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Introduction and Understanding OCD

Session One – Introduction

o Introduction to the facilitator and participants
o Where are the participants at?
o Enumerate and understand expectations
o Introduction to OCD
o Exercise – Understanding the difference between obsessions and compulsions
o OCD cycle
o Types of presentations in OCD
o The hidden devils
o Recovery in OCD - Is there a miracle cure?
o Factors impacting recovery
o YBOCS Test

Session Two – The Twelve Pillars of Recovery (Part 1)

o Feedback on session one and sharing results of YBOCS
o The first pillar - Understanding CBT
o Cognitive Distortions
o Exercise – Cognitive restructuring
o The second pillar – Understanding ERP
o Exercise – Things I got good at
o The third pillar – Understanding Mindfulness
o Exercise – Breathing exercise
o The fourth pillar – Understanding Acceptance

Session Three – The Twelve Pillars of Recovery (Part 2)

o Feedback on session two
o The fifth pillar – Understanding Gratitude
o Exercise – Practicing gratitude
o The sixth pillar - Insight
o The seventh pillar - Compassion
o Exercise – Practicing compassion
o The next five pillars

Session Four – Getting Ready

o Triggered vs. non-triggered states
o Naming your OCD
o Why saying ‘I don’t care’ is okay
o But the obsessions seem real!
o Exercise – Cognitive Defusion
o Subjective Units of Distress Scale

Session Five – Creating the Anxiety Hierarchy

o Triggers
o Obsessions
o Questions to identify compulsions
o Anxiety hierarchy
o Exercise – Filling up the anxiety hierarchy
o Scheduling ERP
o Neuroplasticity

Session Six – The Good Fight

o Doing the exposures
o Reflection after exposures
o Exercise – Reflect after the exposures
o The layered attack of OCD
o The backdoor spike
o Types of exposures
o Find an accountability partner
o Relapse prevention

Learn from us & from each other

  • Have struggled with OCD for so many years- I’m a 37 y/o old male and it’s finally started to impact my career, so I needed to get better. You all have helped me so much by being open and vulnerable. Makes me feel like I am not crazy, and I am not alone.

    Satya

    (he/him)

  • Thank you everyone for your stories, rants and sharing your pain it has helped me in not alienating myself, and I'm sorry we have to go through this.

    Tanya

    (he/him)

  • For years I thought I was the only one feeling the way I did - I felt like a freak. Understanding the basics of OCD and why I feel what I feel was helpful and techniques shared were quite actionable.

    Aditya

    (she/her)

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Meet your Facilitator

Madhavi Bongarala

Madhavi Bongarala is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (M.Phil., NIMHANS) who believes that therapy is about understanding oneself in a way that enables real, lasting change. She approaches growth not just as a process of unlearning old patterns but as one of cultivating self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and engaging with life in a way that feels authentic.

Madhavi employs a relational and experiential approach, integrating cognitive-behavioral strategies with self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotional exploration. Her therapeutic style balances structure and flexibility—offering practical tools while also creating space for deeper insight and self-discovery. Whether working through thoughts and beliefs that shape experiences or allowing emotions to unfold in real-time through storytelling, relational work, and mindfulness, she helps clients develop new ways of engaging with themselves and others.

With an M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Manipal University and an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS, Madhavi’s work is rooted in both clinical expertise and research. Her mental health research has focused on psychological resilience, mind-body approaches, and evidence-based interventions for emotional well-being. In addition to private practice, she has supported individuals, couples, and families in navigating emotional and relational challenges.

Beyond therapy, Madhavi is involved in mental health advocacy and education, working to bridge the gap between psychological science and real-world application. She also facilitates therapist-led support groups, fostering shared learning, connection, and healing. At the heart of her practice is the belief that change isn’t just about knowing what to do—it’s about experiencing something different, whether through moments of clarity, learning to sit with discomfort, or simply realizing that one doesn’t have to go through it alone.

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

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.

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.

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.

You can use only 1 type discount while signing up for a group. Cash backs cannot be coupled with discounts either.

You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The therapist leading the group is trained to manage challenging emotions. They provide tools and strategies for coping, helping participants process feelings safely.

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.

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.