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Bipolar Support Group

Bipolar Support Group

A 6-week therapist-led bipolar support group for people with Bipolar Disorder and those on their journey towards a diagnosis to to build coping skills, meet other people with similar diagnosis and journeys, and create balance in daily life.

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Rs. 3,500.00
Rs. 3,500.00
Starts 28th Oct Booked out
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Goals of the Group

• Build a deeper understanding of bipolar disorder by learning about symptoms, triggers, and patterns.
• Learn coping mechanisms to manage mood swings and maintain emotional balance in daily life.
• Strengthen self-awareness through tools like journaling and mood tracking to recognize early warning signs.
• Explore how bipolar disorder impacts key areas such as relationships, communication, and family life.
• Examine the challenges of career and daily functioning and share strategies to navigate them effectively.
• Share your journey and learn from peers to gain perspective on how others are managing bipolar disorder.
• Create a personalized wellness plan that integrates coping strategies, lifestyle practices, and long-term supports.

Who is the group for?

This group is for individuals who struggle with Bipolar disorder and are looking for a supportive safe space to explore and understand better their psychic and emotional experience.

Glimpse of the regime

Sessions 1 & 2: Understanding & Grounding

Session 1: Introduction & Group Building

• Setting intentions, confidentiality, and ground rules
• Sharing personal journeys with bipolar disorder
• Introduction to bipolar disorder: symptoms, myths, and facts

Session 2: Self-Awareness & Mood Tracking

• Recognizing early warning signs
• Using mood charts and journaling
• Linking emotions, thoughts, and behavior

Session 3: Managing Highs (Hypomania/Mania)

• Triggers, patterns, and prevention
• Grounding techniques to slow down racing thoughts
• Strategies for safe decision-making

Session 4: Managing Lows (Depression)

• Coping with lethargy, hopelessness, and negative self-talk
• Building a daily structure and self-care habits
• Crisis planning and when to seek help

• Navigating relationships with family, friends, and colleagues
• Explaining bipolar disorder to others
• Setting healthy boundaries and asking for support"

• Creating an individualized toolkit of strategies
• Long-term maintenance: lifestyle, therapy, medication adherence
• Reflection, group sharing, and closure ritual

Learn from us & from each other

  • I was talking about this group with my therapist, and about how nice it is so have a community that understands me. This group reminds me to take my meds, to stay sober. It reminds me to get to a doctor when I’m in the middle of a episode. It also reminds me that I have the ability to take control of my illness and not let it ruin my life.

    Charan

    Diagnosed with Bipolar 1

  • I've been going through a rough year, I've been particularly unwell. I think this is the most ill I've been since diagnosis. You've been there for my ups and downs. You've talked me out of big holes and down from the ledge. Thank you for everything 💜

    Garima

    Dealing with Bipolar and anxiety

  • Thank you VERY MUCH for being part of this place and creating somewhere we can openly discuss dealing with bipolar! Stuff still hard as ever, lots of ups and downs, but if not for this group I wouldn't have been able to accept who I am.

    Anira

    Diagnosed with Bipolar 2

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Meet your Facilitator

Palkee Baruah

Palkee Baruah is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 6 years of experience in the field. Her expertise includes treating anxiety disorders, depression, relationship concerns, adult ADHD, adult autism, self and identity issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adolescent mental health, self-esteem issues, emotional regulation, fears and phobias, personality disorders, grief, and general life concerns and stressors.

Palkee's therapeutic approach is built on a strong belief in the power of collaboration between therapist and client. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and feelings with empathy and active listening. She employs evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), incorporating mindfulness techniques tailored to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Additionally, her work is informed by an intersectional, feminist, trauma-sensitive, caste-conscious, and queer-affirmative approach.

Customer Reviews

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Tammy

I had very insightful sessions.It was great to see other people going through similar issues sharing their experience and offering info on what worked and didn't work for them.I recommend these sessions to everyone suffering with BPD

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Santosh

Awesome initiative by SoulUp, one of the best things I have done in a long time. The facilitator was phenomenal, excellent conversations with her. We need more of such support groups in India, great job SoulUp. Just one feedback - do more and scale up faster.

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Rakesh

I'm very very happy to join this group

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Taran

Very thankful to the Soul Up team for understanding the need for such groups. This was a very empowering, insightful and inspiring experience. Highly recommend it as by the end it assures self acceptance.

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Rijo

It was a soulful experience listening to my peers in the group and also sharing my journey. I liked our facilitator Prachi as she kept everyone engaged in sharing and also provided helpful strategies to cope with this disorder.

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Interested in multiple groups? Access at 60% off | Valid for 1 yr

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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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.