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Caregiving Support Group

Caregiving Support Group

Caring for a loved one can be an overwhelming and isolating endeavor. You don’t have to go through it alone.

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Starts on 25th Aug, 2024

6 Zoom sessions | Every Sunday | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Unlimited Peer Calls Included

Led by therapist Ankita Dandekar

Program Fee - INR 3500 (India) | INR 6000 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the Group

Taking care of a loved one is a difficult task, especially if you have to try and deal with guilt, pain, and fear on your own. This group aims to provide a safe space for caregivers of different kinds. This group is for sharing personal stories and finding a community of people with similar experiences. All the parts of the participants are welcome - including parts of you that feel difficult emotions while or toward caregiving.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Introduction & The Challenges of Caregiving

Establish a supportive group atmosphere and identify common challenges
Creating Support: Learn to build a safe and supportive group environment.
Shared Challenges: Identify and discuss common caregiving challenges.

Session 2: Self-Care is Not Selfish

Emphasize the importance of self-care and provide strategies
Value of Self-Care: Understand why self-care is essential.
Self-Care Tips: Discover practical self-care strategies.

Session 3: Managing Health & Financial Issues & Feeling Pulled in Too Many Directions & Session 4: Stressful Experiences, Strong Feelings, and Frustrations

Address the dual pressures of health and financial responsibilities
Health Management: Learn to manage your own health and your loved one’s care.
Financial Tips: Get tips for handling financial responsibilities.

Provide a safe space to express and manage difficult emotions
Safe Space: Provide a welcoming environment to share difficult emotions.
Managing Emotions: Learn strategies to handle stress and frustrations.

Session5: Changing Roles, Longing, and Finding Joy & Session 6: Silver Linings, Asking for Help, and Finding Connection

Explore the impact of shifting family dynamics and finding moments of joy
Adapting Roles: Explore the impact of changing family roles.
Finding Joy: Learn to find joy in your caregiving journey.

Highlight positive aspects and foster a network of support
Spotting Silver Linings: Discover positive aspects of caregiving.
Building Support: Learn to ask for help and build a support network.

Learn from us & from each other

  • I joined the group when mom got diagnosed with dementia.
    Of course it was suspected but, it still just like reality hit. And I am so thankful for having access to this group at right time.

    Sanya

    Caregiver for Mom with Dementia

  • The group experience was wholesome. For the first time I met people and related so hard.

    Harsh

    Caregiver to sibling with autism

  • Thank you to all of you for your rants, advise and a place to go when everything felt so dark and never ending.

    Aditi

    Caregiver to Mom (on dialysis)

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Meet your Facilitator

Ankita Dandekar

Ankita Dandekar, M.A. in Counselling Psychology from SNDT, Mumbai MSc in Applied Child Psychology from Nottingham Trent University, UK With over 5,328+ hours of counselling experience and 97.38% Very Helpful Ratings, Ankita specializes in providing support across diverse age groups and a wide range of concerns. She has managed & clinically supervised close to 20 mental health professionals. Beyond counselling Ankita is proficient in creating and facilitating training, workshops & webinars with over 500+ hours of public speaking experience. Ankita is deeply committed to a personalized, culturally sensitive, and transparent approach to therapy, with a strong focus on building resilience.

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 through free-flowing conversation coupled with some simple exercises or activities —with the goal of sharing openly, connecting to your emotions and learning specific skills.

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

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.

What is the frequency of Peer calls I can book as part of the 'Unlimited offer'?

You can book 1 Peer call per week during the duration of the group. This will prevent fatigue and give you time to process information discussed in any Peer call.

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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