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Adulting ++ !

Adulting ++ !

A transformative group designed to help adults navigate key life areas—career, relationships, spirituality, and personal growth—while providing actionable strategies for a more intentional and fulfilling life.

Starts 30th November, 2024

6 Zoom sessions | Every Saturday 12 noon IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Skill-Building Workshop

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Expressive arts therapist Bhargavi Raman

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

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Goal of the Group

The ADULTING++ group is designed to help participants explore and address key aspects of adult life, including career, relationships, family connections, spirituality, lifelong learning, and reflections on regrets or unfulfilled aspirations. The aim is to provide participants with clarity, personal growth, and actionable strategies to tackle these areas in a supportive, therapist-led environment.

This workshop structure encourages deep reflection, discussion, and action-oriented planning, empowering participants to take control of their lives and make meaningful changes in adulthood.

Who is the group for?

The ADULTING++ Workshop is ideal for anyone feeling the need to recalibrate their life. It’s designed for adults who are at a crossroads and ready to take meaningful steps toward a more intentional and balanced life. This group is for those who are:

• Want to find direction in their career, personal growth, or relationships, whether it's reconnecting with family or exploring romantic partnerships.
• Are seeking deeper meaning through spirituality or reflecting on their legacy, life purpose, and long-term impact.
• Feel ready to pursue change, addressing regrets, unfulfilled aspirations, or embracing lifelong learning to grow and evolve.

Whether you're searching for clarity, connection, or meaningful change, ADULTING++ is a transformative space where you can grow alongside others on the same journey toward a more fulfilling life.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Career and Life Purpose

Session 1: Career and Life Purpose

• Explore motivations for work: wealth, survival, fulfillment, societal change.
• Reflect on personal career choices and future direction.
• Exercises: Writing a personal "work manifesto."
• Group Discussion: Sharing personal career journeys and struggles.

Cluster 2: Family Connections

Session 2: Connection with Parents

• Reflect on current relationships with parents.
• Discuss the reality of limited time and how to improve bonds.
• Explore cultural influences on parent-child relationships in adulthood.
• Exercises: Create a "parental bonding plan" with specific, achievable goals.
• Group Discussion: Sharing experiences and challenges in connecting with parents.

Session 3: Romantic Relationships

• Reflect on the current status of romantic or intimate relationships.
• Explore ways to rekindle existing relationships or start new ones.
• Discuss the role of romantic relationships in adulthood, particularly in mid-life.
• Exercises: Developing a relationship vision and goals.
• Group Discussion: Sharing relationship experiences and aspirations.

Cluster 3: Personal Growth and Spirituality

Session 4: Spirituality and Existential Questions

• Reflect on spiritual beliefs and existential thoughts about life and legacy.
• Discuss how spirituality (religion, mindfulness, etc.) can bring peace or perspective.
• Explore life’s impact, legacy, and long-term contributions.
• Exercises: Journaling on "What legacy do I want to leave?"
• Group Discussion: Sharing spiritual journeys and thoughts on life purpose.

Cluster 4: Lifelong Learning and Reflection

Session 5: Lifelong Learning

• Discuss the importance of a lifelong learning mindset.
• Practical tips and tools to cultivate curiosity and ongoing personal development.
• Exercises: Create a personal lifelong learning plan with skills and subjects to pursue.
• Group Discussion: Sharing learning experiences and aspirations.

Session 6: Regrets and Unfulfilled Aspirations

• Reflect on past decisions, regrets, and unfulfilled goals.
• Explore how to cope with or resolve lingering feelings of regret.
• Exercises: Write a letter to your "past self" and a plan for pursuing current aspirations.
• Group Discussion: Sharing regrets, aspirations, and plans for the future.

Learn from us & from each other

  • The sessions on spirituality and regrets helped me understand my purpose and embrace lifelong learning.

    Priya

    Clarity and Growth

  • I found a supportive community where I could openly discuss my struggles and aspirations. Truly empowering!

    Anirudh

    Meaningful Connections

  • This group helped me rediscover my passions and set clear goals for my career and relationships!

    Reshmi

    Life-Altering Insights

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Meet your Facilitator

Bhargavi Raman

Bhargavi Raman is a practising expressive arts therapist (MA-EMT 2024, SMART EXB 2022, FECAT 2020) and experiential learning facilitator based in Bangalore. She works one-on-one with adults and adolescents and with groups through intermodal expressive arts and mindfulness.

She is trained in trauma-sensitive practice, has a Jungian orientation, and holds a queer-affirmative and social justice stance. She is passionate about promoting the role of arts in mental health and well-being. Lawyer by education (NLSIU 2013), she transitioned into experiential learning and mental health she has a daily practice of yoga, movement and meditation.

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

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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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.

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.

3. How does online group therapy compare to one-on-one therapy?

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.

4. Are online groups effective?

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.

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

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.

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

The therapist leading the group is trained to manage challenging emotions. They provide tools and strategies for coping, helping participants process feelings safely.

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

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.

8. How do I know if a support group is right for me?

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.