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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Support Group

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Support Group

A safe, understanding space to explore coping strategies, manage symptoms, and connect with others who truly understand.

Starts 20th April, 2025

4 Zoom sessions | Every Sunday at 12:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by Therapist

Regular price Rs. 3,000.00
Regular price Sale price Rs. 3,000.00
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Goals of the Group

🔹 Validation & Support – A non-judgmental space to be heard and understood
🔹 Symptom Management – Practical tools for fatigue, brain fog, and PEM
🔹 Emotional Well-being – Addressing the mental health impact of CFS
🔹 Building Resilience – Setting boundaries, communicating needs, and navigating relationships

Who is This Group For?

This group is for individuals diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or experiencing chronic, unexplained fatigue that significantly impacts daily life. If you struggle with:

✅ Persistent exhaustion that isn’t relieved by rest
✅ Brain fog, concentration issues, or memory problems
✅ Post-exertional malaise (PEM) – feeling worse after physical or mental effort
✅ Managing relationships, work, and daily responsibilities due to fatigue
✅ Medical gaslighting, stigma, or feelings of isolation

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Our Shared Experience

🔹 Focus: Introduction, symptom validation, and psychoeducation on CFS
🔹 Topics:
• Understanding CFS as a medical condition (not just “laziness”)
• The cycle of fatigue, PEM, and energy crashes
• Recognizing internalized ableism and embracing self-compassion
📌 Takeaway: "It’s not just me." Knowing CFS is real & you’re not alone.

Session 2: Managing Fatigue & Pacing Strategies

🔹 Focus: Tools for managing energy levels and preventing crashes
🔹 Topics:
• Pacing & Spoon Theory – Learning how to distribute energy wisely
• Recognizing early signs of PEM & preventing energy depletion
• Letting go of guilt around "productivity"
📌 Takeaway: "I can manage my energy, not just push through."

Session 3: Navigating Mental Health & Relationships with CFS

🔹 Focus: Coping with anxiety, medical gaslighting, and social struggles
🔹 Topics:
• The emotional toll of chronic illness – frustration, grief, and self-worth
• Communicating needs and setting boundaries without guilt
• Reframing self-identity beyond illness
📌 Takeaway: "My feelings are valid, and I deserve support."

Session 4: Moving Forward – Redefining Life with CFS

🔹 Focus: Long-term coping and reclaiming control over life
🔹 Topics:
• Building a personalized self-care toolkit
• Finding small but meaningful ways to bring joy into daily life
• Adjusting expectations without self-blame
📌 Takeaway: "I can build a fulfilling life within my capacity."

  • This group gave me practical tools and emotional support. I feel more in control of my energy and life

    Sanmaya

    Safe space

  • Talking to others with CFS made me feel less alone. I’ve learned to set boundaries without guilt.

    Prayag

    Gained control

  • Finally, a space where I feel understood. The pacing strategies have been life-changing for me

    Shreya

    Found clarity

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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.

✔️ 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. Also, 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.

* 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).

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SoulUp was founded in Feb 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 effective, but also fun, social, and challenging.

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