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Strengthening Family Functioning

Strengthening Family Functioning

A practical workshop designed to enhance family communication, resolve conflicts, and foster emotional well-being through hands-on exercises and guided discussions.

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Starts 16th December, 2025

4 Zoom sessions | Every Tuesday 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Skill-Building Workshop

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by therapist

Rs. 3,000.00
Rs. 3,000.00
Starts 16th Dec Booked out
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Who is the Group for?

  • Parents & Guardians

    Wanting to strengthen bonds and improve communication with their children.

  • Siblings & Family Members

    Looking to resolve conflicts and foster understanding at home.

  • Conflict-Resolution Seekers

    Eager to learn practical skills for healthy communication and emotional awareness.

  • Change-Minded Family Members

    Motivated to improve family dynamics and create a supportive environment.

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Goal of the Group

The goal of this "Strengthening Family Functioning" workshop is to empower individuals with practical skills to enhance family communication, resolve conflicts effectively, and create a supportive environment that fosters emotional well-being. Participants will focus on improving their ability to influence family dynamics and bring about positive changes within their households.

Note:
• Each session will incorporate skill-building through practical exercises, role-plays, and real-time problem-solving discussions.
• Sessions will be structured to ensure participants can practice new techniques between meetings and report back for guidance.
• The therapist will guide discussions and offer feedback to ensure that participants develop confidence in applying the learned techniques.

Glimpse of the regime

Week 1: Understanding Family Dynamics & Common Patterns

• Introduction to Family system
• Understanding Family systems-Bowen Theory
• Discussing about the different yet common family system patterns
• Discussing roles we take up as individuals in each pattern: Rebel, caretaker, mediator, rescuer etc

Exercises we will practice:
• Generational Map
• Identify your role in the family & if you carry it forward in other equations
• Breakout discussions on current challenges faced in family communication.

Action step: Each participant will identify one recurring communication pattern they want to improve and create a goal for the coming weeks.

Week 2: Conflict resolution using Healthy Communication

• Understanding conflict and its internal and environmental triggers
• Learning techniques to resolve conflicts harmoniously
• Identifying the pillars of healthy communication
• Practicing active listening + ‘I statements’ versus the blame game

Exercises we will practice:
• Role play between active listening and venting
• Role play undertaken to practice ‘I statements’
• Role play using the pillars of communication in a healthy way while communicating

Action step: Participants will implement one conflict resolution technique in their family context during the week and report back.

Week 3: Emotional awareness for Conflict Resolution

• Identifying and expressing emotions clearly
• Learning to practice empathy + looking at the same situation from a different perspective during conflict
• Identifying unhealthy patterns & break them via alternatives

Exercises we will practice:
• Discussing an emotion you felt strongly connected with your family interaction and how did you express or not express it?
• What core emotions did you feel and what would your family member have felt?
• Trying to see the situation of conflict from a different perspective
• Learning to hold boundaries or setting them to facilitate healthy conversation

Action step: Participants will try and see the conflict from a different perspective + convey the same by implementing an empathy statement in a real family interaction & try and set a boundary

Week 4: Moving forward via Healthy Boundaries

• Understanding what are boundaries & how to maintain them without feeling guilty
• Difference between weak and strong boundaries
• How they strengthen family bonds and help families function healthily

Exercises we will practice:
• Boundary mapping
• Role play for setting boundaries & accepting them
• Exercise to reinforce that boundaries are good
• Family goal exercise + active commitment towards it
• Concluding with mindfulness deep breathing visualization exercise

Action step: One boundary you plan to maintain now and have an accountability partner for the same that will help you do so.

Meet your Facilitator

Zinnia Bharucha

• Years of Experience: 9+ years
• Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
• Relevant Expertise: Family Systems Support, Couple Counselling, Stress, Anxiety and Depression, Trauma Resolution, Behavioural and Communication Work

Zinnia Bharucha is a psychologist with over nine years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples and families in both online and offline settings. She holds an MSc in Mental Health from King’s College London and an MA in Counselling Psychology from IGNOU. Her integrative approach combines psychoanalytic understanding, cognitive and behavioural tools, trauma-informed techniques and holistic practices to support emotional and relational well-being. Zinnia has worked with clients across different cultural backgrounds globally and specialises in helping couples on the verge of breakup or divorce rebuild clarity and communication. Her warm, non-judgmental style makes it easier for clients to introspect, express openly and strengthen healthy boundaries.

Through SoulUp’s Strengthening Family Functioning Support Group, Zinnia offers a safe and collaborative space where participants can reflect on family dynamics and learn practical skills to improve communication, trust and emotional connection at home. She believes that a functional and supportive family unit plays a vital role in shaping emotional resilience, belonging and the ability to form meaningful relationships beyond home. For Zinnia, witnessing families move toward harmony, mutual respect and healthier patterns is what makes this work deeply rewarding.

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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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.

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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.

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