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Single Parenting

Single Parenting

A place for individuals living the single parent lifestyle to find support and connect. 

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Rs. 3,000.00
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Starts 9th Aug Booked out
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Goals of the Group

• Provide emotional support and validation for single parents.
• Build confidence in navigating parenting without a co-parent.
• Share practical tools to manage time, finances, stress, and self-care.
• Create a safe space to reflect, connect, and grow with others in similar situations.

Who is this group for?

This group is for single parents (moms, dads, or guardians) who are:

• Navigating parenting alone due to separation, divorce, death of a partner, or by choice.
• Struggling with emotional burnout, isolation, or decision fatigue.
• Looking for support, connection, and actionable insights in a non-judgmental space.
• Open to participating in a small group (6–8 participants) over Zoom, guided by an experienced therapist.

Glimpse of the regime

▸ Session 1: Your Story, Your Strength

• Introductions and group norms
• Sharing personal journeys into single parenthood
• Understanding grief, guilt, and resilience in the solo parenting journey
• Normalizing feelings of overwhelm and strength

• Juggling multiple roles: parent, provider, decision-maker
• Learning to set boundaries with family, co-parents, and children
• Saying no without guilt
• Tools to prevent burnout

• Time and energy management hacks
• Financial decision-making as a single parent
• Managing triggers and emotional regulation
• Building support systems (friends, community, therapy)

• Who am I beyond the role of “parent”?
• Reconnecting with joy, self-worth, and personal goals
• Creating a support plan for the months ahead
• Closure, sharing, and reflection

Learn from us & from each other

  • I am so grateful to have joined the group. I feel more connected to others, less alone in my experience, and supported. To someone in my situation who was considering SoulUp, I’d simply say: DO IT

    Vipul

    Single Dad to a 5 year old

  • Thank you everyone for creating such a supportive community here. I’m so freaking grateful!

    Animesh

    Single Dad to a 2 year old

  • Didn't think I am going to like this as much as I do

    Samiya

    Single mom to 7 year old

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Meet your Facilitator

Sheela Balan

Sheela is a practising counselling psychologist from Bangalore, India. Academically she holds a master’s degree in MSc Counselling Psychology. Sheela believes in individualized need-based interventions for each person seeking therapy. There can never be a ""one size fits all approach"" to understanding an individual's inner world. To bring about a therapeutic change she makes use of Narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and uses Trauma lens. A combination of approaches to address individual, marital, and family concerns.

Sheela was married for 10 years and has two young daughters. She has a lived experience of separation and divorce and is now a single parent to two amazing daughters. She is looking forward to hold the space for the group to unwind and share with each other.

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Saurabh

It was one of the most uplifting experiences of my journey as a single parent. The group has provided practical advice, valuable resources, and a safe space to share both struggles and successes. Through group discussions and shared experiences, I have grown in confidence as a parent. I would highly recommend it to any single parent looking for connection, guidance, and encouragement.

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.

Please note: This is only available to first-time participants of a SoulUp group (those trying a SoulUp group for the first time).

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.