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Reboot - Porn Addiction Support!

Reboot - Porn Addiction Support!

Start a 4-week long transformative journey to break free from the cycle of addiction and achieve lasting recovery.  

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Starts 23rd October, 2024

4 sessions | Every Wednesday at 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Therapy Group

75-minute online video conversations

Led by a Therapist

Program Fee - INR 3000 (India) | INR 5000 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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What topics will be covered?

Discussions will include but will not be limited to the following themes:

1. Understanding the Addiction
- Exploring the science behind addiction and how it affects the brain.
- Sharing personal stories of when participants first recognized their behavior as an addiction.
- Sharing any feelings of shame and guilt without judgment.

2. Building Healthy Habits
- Sharing experiences with healthier alternatives to cope with stress and boredom.
- Exploring strategies for creating a daily routine that supports recovery.
- Discussing methods to cultivate self-compassion and forgiveness.

3. Relationships and Communication
- Understanding how addiction can affect personal relationships and intimacy.
- Sharing communication strategies with partners and loved ones.
- Exploring rebuilding trust and fostering healthy connections.

4. Identifying Triggers and Cues
- Identifying personal triggers that lead to compulsive behavior.
- Developing awareness of environmental cues that may contribute to relapse.
- Discussing effective strategies to navigate and cope with triggers.

5. Coping Mechanisms and Strategies:
- Exploring positive habits and routines to replace the time spent on porn.
- Creating a Personalised Toolkit: Compiling a set of personalised coping strategies and resources

6. Digital Health and Boundaries:
- Internet Filtering Tools: Sharing tools for limiting access to explicit content online.
- Device Management: Listing down strategies for creating a digital environment that supports recovery.
- Establishing Digital Boundaries: Discussion on setting healthy boundaries regarding internet use and screen time.

7. Goal Setting
- Setting realistic short-term and long-term goals for recovery.
- Discussing potential challenges and developing proactive strategies.
- Exploring the concept of life beyond addiction and envisioning a healthier future.

Goals of the group

- The group's primary goals include providing support, sharing coping strategies, and discussing resources to empower members in their journey towards overcoming porn addiction.

- Through the 6-month period, participants will collaboratively explore personalised strategies, celebrate milestones, and gain a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to their addiction.

- By fostering a sense of community, the group will try to empower individuals with the tools and resilience needed to break free from the cycle of addiction and achieve lasting recovery.

Who is this group for?

This group is for anyone actively seeking ways to overcome their porn addiction. Participants should be committed to their recovery journey and open to collaborative efforts for lasting positive change.

Learn from us & from each other

  • This was probably the best decision I have ever made, before I used to masturbate a few times a day, feel like shit after every time I did it, "try" to quit, give up the next day because urges where way to strong and the cycle never ended.

    Nikhil

    (he/him)

  • For the first time I could talk about my experiences and problems without fear of judgement. That was half battle won. Thanks for creating this space.

    Vipul

    (he/him)

  • For years I thought I was the only one feeling the way I did - I felt like a freak. Understanding the basics of why I feel what I feel was helpful and techniques shared were quite actionable.

    Achin

    (he/him)

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Meet your Facilitator

Paras

Paras is co-founder and Director at The Alternative Story – a mental health startup based out of Bengaluru.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and is soon to complete a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

In a career spanning over 12 years – he has worked in hospitals, helplines, corporate mental health organizations and academic institutions. He has helped set up India’s largest counselling helpline run by trained mental health professionals and has helped set up and train government helplines to address Violence Against Women in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.

He has worked in association with government and non-government organizations at the grassroots in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu to enhance community mental health.

He lives with mental illness and chronic illness and is currently engaged in awareness building and research on the same.

Note from the Facilitator

From NoFap to Saying Yes To Help: Journey of Our Porn De-addiction Support group

This week, I concluded a cohort for a support group on porn de-addiction, and I am filled with immense pride for the progress the participants made. In a world where porn addiction is both stigmatized and normalized, it was heartening to see individuals take steps towards change, armed with evidence-backed information.

One of the key takeaways from the group was their ability to discern fact from fiction. With so much pseudoscience circulating the internet about porn addiction, and just addiction in general, the participants learned to identify what is scientifically valid and what is merely sensationalized misinformation. This clarity gave them a solid foundation to build healthier habits and perspectives.

Another significant shift was their approach to recovery. Instead of obsessing over "streaks" of not watching porn or masturbating, the focus shifted to control and harm reduction. Participants learned to delink sex for pleasure from compulsive porn consumption, recognizing how to separate these two experiences healthily.

The group also delved deep into identifying their personal triggers. Many realized that they often turned to porn as a coping mechanism for stress, loneliness, or other emotional challenges. Through our sessions, they discovered alternative ways to cope, leading to transformative behavioral changes. And hence the focus changed not because of willpower but because of an understanding of themselves.

Highlights of their achievements include participants who reduced their porn consumption from daily use to just a couple of times a week. Some went so far as to unsubscribe from paid porn services, while others opened themselves up to the idea of individual therapy to tackle the deeper emotional issues driving their habits.

In India, where discussions around men’s struggles with addiction are rare and porn consumption is often glorified, these breakthroughs are nothing short of remarkable. This group exemplified the power of vulnerability, open discussion, and evidence-based learning in achieving real change.

This journey is just the beginning for these participants, and I’m confident that the tools they’ve gained will continue to support them in their recovery.

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

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.

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. Also, sessions are not recorded without explicit consent.

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.

What's SoulUp's refund policy for 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.

* 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).

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.

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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