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OCD Support Group

OCD Support Group

OCD is not a quirk. It's not about being neat or organized. It's about intrusive thoughts and overwhelming anxiety. Join Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group to overcome challenges and how to manage it.

Starting within the next 3 months

6 Zoom sessions

Small group, 6-8 people

75 minutes each

Led by a therapist

Program Fee - INR 3500 (for 6 sessions) for India-based participants | Price higher for participants outside India

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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

Session 1: Finding the why behind my OCD

1. Knowing the body's Safety Mode & harms of using safety behaviors
2. Developing Acceptance and willingness to change 3. Learning exercise to relax oneself and self-soothe

Session 2 & 3: Sharing stories & understanding triggers

1. Share your stories & experiences around OCD
2. Discuss various triggers that lead to obsessions and how to identify them
3. Understanding what sets off OCD symptoms is essential for managing the condition.

Session 4 & 5: Exposure & response prevention (ERP)

1. Explain the principles of ERP, a highly effective therapy for OCD 2. Discuss the importance of gradually confronting obsessions and resisting compulsions
3. Use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) technique methods to address challenges

Session 6: Crisis management & self-help strategies

1. Explore crisis management techniques and strategies. 2. Discuss strategies for managing the anxiety that often accompanies OCD
3. Encourage group members to track their progress in managing OCD, set goals, and share their achievements

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

Psy. Ipsa James

Ipsa is a Mental Health Professional/Musician/Animal Lover/Autodidact.

9+ Years of experience In the field of Mental Health. 6+ Years of experience working as a freelance psychotherapist.

Certified Trauma Specialist in Individual and Family Psychotherapy. Certified in Queer Affirmative care.

Founded Held With Compassion, a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Psychotherapeutic Organisation.

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 in a free-flowing conversation—with the goal of sharing openly, talking honestly, and deep emotional connection.

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

What am I going to get out of this?

Participants say that they feel heard, understood, more in control, and a feeling that you’ve got people rooting for you. By talking about your emotions and what's going on in your life, you'll realise that you're not alone and get ideas for how to improve your situation.

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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