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Depression Support Group

Depression Support Group

Group support for people living with depression to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope.

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Start Date: 12th October, 2024

6 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday at 11:00 AM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Clinical Psychologist

Program Fee - INR 3500 (India) | USD 90 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the Group

People are not built to survive by themselves and require support from the world around them. However we often find ourselves lacking the necessary social support we need to deal with our emotional crises. The aim of this group is to try and meet that need in some form. We want to create a space where members can share their experiences with each other and connect with people who might be struggling with depression, while also exploring differing perspectives. We also hope to help the members create a peer network that can provide support on different levels to meet their varied needs.

Who is the group for?

This group is for people who are struggling with emotional distress that is hampering their functionality/quality of life and are looking for social support. The goal here is to help members find support that allows them to cope with their emotional distress.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Understanding Depression

Session 1: Introduction & Understanding Depression

• Introduction to the group, setting expectations, and establishing confidentiality.
• Discuss the nature of depression: causes, symptoms, and its impact on daily life.
• Group sharing of personal experiences with depression.
• Worksheet: Identifying personal depression patterns and triggers.

Session 2: Identifying Negative Thought Patterns

• Exploration of negative thinking patterns and cognitive distortions.
• Introduction to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques for challenging negative thoughts.
• Group activity: Identifying and reframing common negative thoughts.
• Worksheet: Thought record to track and challenge negative beliefs.

Cluster 2: Coping Skills

Session 3: Building Healthy Coping Mechanisms

• Discussion on healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms.
• Introduce mindfulness, self-care, and physical activity as ways to manage depressive symptoms.
• Group sharing: Coping strategies that have or haven't worked.
• Worksheet: Personal self-care plan and activity tracking.

Session 4: Emotional Regulation

• Introduction to emotional regulation techniques, focusing on dealing with intense emotions (e.g., sadness, guilt).
• Practice mindfulness and grounding exercises.
• Group discussion: Strategies for managing difficult emotions in daily life.
• Worksheet: Emotional regulation exercises.

Cluster 3: Breaking Isolation & Enhancing Relationships

Session 5: Overcoming Isolation & Improving Communication

• Discussion on the impact of depression on relationships and social life.
• Explore strategies for building and maintaining healthy relationships and seeking support.
• Role-play: Assertiveness and asking for help from loved ones.
• Worksheet: Mapping a support network.

Cluster 4: Building Hope & Resilience

Session 6: Building Hope & Setting Future Goals

• Focus on fostering hope and setting realistic, achievable goals for recovery.
• Group sharing: Personal strengths and how to build resilience.
• Activity: Creating a plan for the future with small, manageable steps.
• Worksheet: Personal action plan for post-group support and continued progress.

Learn from us & from each other

  • Biggest benefit has been listening and learning about what other people are thinking

    Ketki

    Have depression since teen years

  • I just had a very emotional discussion. It was probably one of the most helpful things for me in years.

    Isha

    Mom. Navigating hormones & chronic pain.

  • I'd give it a 10 [out of 10]. I'm surprised at how vulnerable and open everyone was in the first session.

    Sujay

    Late-in-life depression & anxiety.

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Meet your Facilitator

Saachi Arora

Saachi is a Clinical Psychologist licensed through the Rehabilitation Council of India (CRR no. A75421). She has gained experience in working with a wide variety of population including children, adolescents, as well as adults. Her speciality lies in managing Mood Disorders, Anxiety Spectrum Disorders (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, OCD, Phobia), Psychosomatic Concerns, and Traumatic responses. She aims to provide a safe space for individuals who want to share their story in a non judgemental, compassionate, and supportive environment allowing everyone the opportunity to feel empowered. Her inclination towards the psychodynamic approach is reflected in her practice as she implements various psychodynamic tools such as dream analysis, hypnotherapy, and graphology in order to understand the impact of the unconscious on the conscious mind & build self awareness. She believes that the choice of a therapeutic approach differs depending on the individual needs & concerns. In order to serve a wide variety of clients, she has attained training and certifications in various therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Trauma Focused Interventions.

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.

* 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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