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Divorce Support Group

Divorce Support Group

A facilitated 12-week support group for adults going through separation or divorce, or adjusting to life after divorce. The group combines shared reflection, psychological understanding and practical tools to help participants feel less alone, process their experiences and rebuild life with greater clarity and agency.

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Starts 21st January, 2027

12 Zoom sessions | Every Thrusday at 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Rs. 8,000.00
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Who is the Group for?

  • In Transition

    For those currently going through the process of divorce or separation.

  • Life After Divorce

    For individuals who are already divorced or separated and want support navigating the changes.

  • Emotional Recovery

    For anyone working through grief, anger, confusion, or other strong emotions.

  • Rebuilding & Moving Forward

    For those seeking clarity, resilience, and confidence as they begin a new chapter.

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Goal of the Group

• Reduce isolation through connection with people who have similar experiences.
• Understand and process grief, anger, guilt, uncertainty and identity changes.
• Build skills for emotional regulation, boundaries and communication.
• Recognise personal and relational patterns without becoming trapped in blame.
• Strengthen support systems, self-trust and personal agency.
• Develop a practical plan for navigating triggers and moving forward.

40 % time
Sharing & Reflection
Spent on sharing personal experiences, reflecting & hearing from others.
25 % time
Psychoeducation / Therapist Input
Spent on key concepts, frameworks & examples.
35 % time
Skills / Exercises / Application
Spent on learning & practising specific coping tools/ strategies.
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Past participants
Number of people who have attended this group in the past
35 +
Batches run
Number of batches of this support group completed till now.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1-3 : Beginning Together: Loss & Emotional First Aid

Session 1 : Arriving: Beginnings and Building Safety

• Sharing & Reflection :
Hopes and fears about being in the group, and a brief introduction of where each person is in their journey.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
What to expect from the group, why a shared space helps, and how confidentiality and group agreements create safety..

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Group agreements, a grounding check-in, and a round of "one word for how I arrive today".

• Key Takeaway:
This is a safe, shared space where each person goes at their own pace.

Session 2 : The Many Endings: Loss and Grief

• Sharing & Reflection :
What has ended: the relationship, the imagined future, roles, routines and sometimes a social circle

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Grief after divorce, including ambiguous and disenfranchised grief, and why it does not follow a straight line.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Naming losses through a "letter to what ended", and a self-compassion practice.

• Key Takeaway:
Grief after a marriage ends is valid, and it can be held with others.

Session 3 :Anger and Blame

• Sharing & Reflection :
Where anger shows up, and who it is directed at: the ex, family, society or oneself

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
The function of anger, the difference between guilt and shame, and the roles of blame and responsibility.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Safely expressing and channelling anger, and reframing self-blame.

• Key Takeaway:
Anger carries information, and it can be understood without being acted out or turned inward.

Session 4-6 : The Story I Carry: Patterns, Anger, Guilt & Shame

Session 4 : Shame and Stigma

• Sharing & Reflection :
Experiences of "log kya kahenge", judgment, gossip and self-judgment.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Cultural and gendered stigma around divorce, and how shame is internalised.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Separating the inner critic from social voices, and practising self-compassionate responses.

• Key Takeaway:
Shame is learned and shaped by culture, and it can be loosened.

Session 5 : Family and Community

• Sharing & Reflection :
Pressures and expectations from parents, in-laws and the wider social circle.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Family systems, enmeshment, and healthy boundaries in collectivist contexts.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Boundary scripts and role-play of difficult family conversations.

• Key Takeaway:
Boundaries can protect closeness and wellbeing at the same time.

Session 6 : Loneliness and Attachment

• Sharing & Reflection :
Experiences of loneliness, and the pull back toward old patterns or the ex.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Attachment styles, patterns that repeat in relationships, and the need for connection.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Mapping current supports and practising reaching out.

• Key Takeaway: Loneliness is a signal to build support, and understanding our patterns helps us choose differently.

Session 7-9 : Boundaries, Changing Loyalties & Uncertainty

Session 7 : Midpoint Reflection

• Sharing & Reflection :
What has shifted so far, what feels stuck, and what the group has meant.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Signs of healing and setbacks, and why progress is uneven.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Personal review of the journey so far, and setting intentions for the second half.

• Key Takeaway:
Pausing to notice growth helps us carry it forward.

Session 8 : Money and Practicalities

• Sharing & Reflection :
Practical stressors such as money, legal processes, housing and daily logistics.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Decision fatigue, stress and planning, and financial independence basics.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Breaking overwhelm into steps, and building a personal priority and resource list.

• Key Takeaway:
Overwhelm eases when tasks are broken down and support is used.

Session 9 : Children and Co-parenting

• Sharing & Reflection :
Worries about children, parenting after separation, and caring for ageing parents.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Children's responses to divorce, and principles of steady, low-conflict co-parenting.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Scripts for talking to children and managing triggers in co-parenting contact.

• Key Takeaway:
Stability and emotional availability matter more than perfect parenting.

Session 10-12 : Rediscovering Myself: Trust, Relationships & Integration

Session 10 : The Body and Daily Life

• Sharing & Reflection :
How the past months have shown up in sleep, appetite, energy and routine.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
The link between stress, emotions and the body, and why routine supports recovery.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Grounding and relaxation practices, and building a simple daily self-care routine.

• Key Takeaway:
Caring for the body and daily structure supports emotional recovery.

Session 11 : Trust, Intimacy and Moving On

• Sharing & Reflection :
Fears and hopes about trust, dating and new relationships.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Rebuilding trust, recognising readiness, and spotting red flags.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Clarifying needs and limits, and rehearsing boundaries in new connections.

• Key Takeaway:
Readiness comes from knowing our needs and limits, and it need not follow a timeline.

Session 12 : Closing and Carrying Forward

• Sharing & Reflection :
What has changed, what we are proud of, and what we are taking away.

• Psychoeducation / Therapist Input:
Planning for setbacks and maintaining gains after the group ends.

• Skill / Exercise / Application :
Personal wellbeing plan, support map and a closing ritual.

• Key Takeaway:
Healing continues beyond the group, with skills, supports and a plan in place.

Meet your Facilitator

Sadaf Arafati

Sadaf Arafati is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist, and the Founder-Director of Guftagu Counselling and Psychotherapy, working out of Goa, India. She holds visiting faculty status at St. Xavier's College and is a member of the Michigan Council for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. Her writing has appeared in The Hindu, The Wire, and the Indian Journal of Social Work, and her clinical and theoretical work draws on object relations, relational psychoanalysis, and South Asian psychoanalytic thought. Her practice spans individual and couples therapy, supervision, and clinical training, with a long-standing interest in how collective and political life gets internalised into psychic and relational experience.

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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.

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✔️ 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:
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- 50% refund if you cancel 16-30 days before the group start date.
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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?

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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.

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One-on-one therapy is personalized, focusing solely on your needs, which can be ideal for in-depth, private work with a therapist.

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4. Are online groups effective?

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5. Will I have to share my personal journey in the group?

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6. How do online therapy groups or support groups handle difficult emotions that arise?

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7. Can I attend online therapy groups if I’m already in individual therapy?

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