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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 21st January, 2025

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

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Skill-Building Workshop

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by therapist Gargi Khare

Program Fee - INR 3000 (India) | USD 80 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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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.

Who is the group for?

This workshop is designed for individuals from different families who have the ability and willingness to bring about change in their family dynamics. Participants could be parents, older siblings, or other family members who are looking to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and address family conflicts. The group is suited for people who recognize the need for change and are motivated to develop concrete skills to improve their family’s functioning.

Glimpse of the regime

Week 1: Understanding Family Dynamics and Communication Patterns

• Goal: To analyze family dynamics and identify communication barriers.
Activities:
• Introduction to the concept of family systems and how individuals impact the whole.
• Role-play exercises to help participants identify common communication pitfalls.
• Breakout discussions on current challenges faced in family communication.
• Action step: Each participant will identify one communication pattern they want to improve and create a goal for the coming weeks.

Week 2: Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving Skills

• Goal: To develop techniques for resolving family conflicts constructively.
Activities:
• Teaching conflict resolution models (e.g., active listening, I-statements).
• Guided practice with real-life scenarios participants are experiencing.
• Group feedback on common obstacles to resolving conflicts in families.
• Role-play exercises to practice negotiating and compromise.
• Action step: Participants will implement one conflict resolution technique in their family context during the week and report back.

Week 3: Building Emotional Intelligence and Empathy within the Family

• Goal: To enhance emotional awareness and empathy in family relationships.
Activities:
• Introduction to emotional intelligence and its role in healthy family functioning.
• Exercises to recognize and label emotions in oneself and others.
• Empathy-building exercises (e.g., perspective-taking exercises).
• Case studies to discuss emotional regulation strategies.
• Action step: Each participant will practice empathy-building exercises with family members and share their experience in the next session.

Week 4: Creating Healthy Boundaries and Family Agreements

• Goal: To establish clear, respectful boundaries and agreements to ensure long-term positive family interactions.
Activities:
• Education on the importance of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships.
• Exercises to help participants identify areas where boundaries need reinforcement or revision.
• Discussion on how to negotiate and create family agreements that respect individual needs and group harmony.
• Reflection and sharing of key learnings from the workshop.
• Action step: Develop a family agreement or action plan for ongoing family functioning improvement.

Learn from us & from each other

  • The role-play exercises were invaluable! I've seen significant changes in how we interact

    Maria

    Empowered Relationships

  • I gained practical tools to build empathy and understanding within my family. Highly recommend!

    David

    Improved Connections

  • This workshop transformed our family communication. We now resolve conflicts constructively!

    Sarah

    Life-Changing Skills

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Meet your Facilitator

Gargi Khare

Gargi is a counselling therapist with over five years of experience. She has completed her BSIC -Basic Skills in Counselling training from Parivarthan Counselling, Training and Research Centre, Bangalore.

She has also completed her CAAC-Child and Adolescent Counselling and CAFC-Couple and Family Therapy courses from Parivarthan. She has experience in supporting clients with issues related to anxiety, depression, grief and relationships. Gargi’s approach is integrative drawing from CBT, the Humanistic approach and Art therapy. Gargi can speak Hindi and English.

She holds a Master's degree in Chemistry and a Master's degree in Education from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak-Haryana. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology from IGNOU.

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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

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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?

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While participants are allowed to use pseudonyms - they need to be on video to make the most of the session.

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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.

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* 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.

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.