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Impulsive Shopping Support Group

Impulsive Shopping Support Group

A safe space to explore emotional triggers, learn mindful decision-making, and gain control over impulsive shopping habits.

Starts 5th March, 2025

4 Zoom sessions | Every Wednesday 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 Prerna Dhingra

Program Fee - INR 3000 (India) | USD 80 (Outside India) | Get 30% off if you buy for two

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Goals of the group

• Awareness: Understand the triggers and emotional roots of impulsive shopping.
• Skills: Learn strategies to pause and make conscious shopping decisions.
• Behavioral Change: Develop and implement healthier coping mechanisms.
• Empowerment: Build confidence to manage financial and emotional well-being.

Who is This Group For?

This group is designed for individuals who:

• Struggle with impulsive shopping habits that lead to financial or emotional distress.
• Feel guilty or regretful about purchases made in the heat of the moment.
• Want to understand the emotional triggers behind their spending behaviors.
• Are motivated to learn healthier coping mechanisms in a supportive, therapist-led environment.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Understanding Impulsive Shopping

Objective: Lay the foundation for awareness.
Agenda:
• Welcome and group introductions.
• Exploring personal triggers and patterns of impulsive shopping.
• Psychoeducation: Impulse control and the psychology behind shopping urges.
• Reflection activity: "My relationship with shopping."
• Homework: Journaling specific shopping urges experienced during the week.

Session 2: Identifying Emotional and Behavioral Patterns

Objective: Uncover the underlying emotional drivers.
Agenda:
• Check-in and review of homework.
• Discussion: Emotional triggers (stress, boredom, social comparison) that lead to impulsive shopping.
• Activity: Mapping emotional states to spending behaviors.
• Strategies for awareness: Mindful decision-making and pause techniques.
• Homework: Implement the "pause and reflect" technique before any shopping decision.

Session 3: Building Healthy Coping Mechanisms

Objective: Replace impulsive behaviours with sustainable habits.
Agenda:
• Check-in and progress sharing.
• Discussion: Reframing shopping as self-care versus avoidance.
• Activity: Alternative coping mechanisms for stress and boredom (e.g., hobbies, mindfulness).
• Practical strategies: Budgeting, list-making, and need versus want analysis.
• Homework: Create a list of alternative activities to manage triggers.

Session 4: Sustaining Change and Moving Forward

Objective: Reinforce tools and develop accountability.
Agenda:
• Reflection on group journey and progress made.
• Review of effective strategies and personal growth.
• Activity: Setting long-term goals for financial health and emotional regulation.
• Building a support system: Sharing resources and accountability strategies.
• Closing: Group takeaways and a commitment to sustained change.

Learn from us & from each other

  • I no longer regret my purchases, and I’ve gained confidence in making conscious decisions

    Aditi

    Financial Freedom

  • Practical strategies and a supportive community made all the difference in managing my spending.

    Rashi

    Positive Transformation

  • This group helped me identify my triggers and taught me mindful ways to break the cycle

    Meera

    Empowered Change

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Meet your Facilitator

Prerna Dhingra

Prerna Dhingra is a full-time dog mom and part-time therapist. Her work is centered around understanding the relationships clients have with those around them, including their family, friends, school, university, workplace, and other systems, and how these relationships impact their connection with themselves and their bodies. Prerna is particularly interested in how life experiences shape a person’s identity and works with clients to explore which aspects of their past they wish to keep and which they want to disengage from. She enjoys working with young adults who are looking to cultivate a better relationship with themselves.

Prerna’s approach often involves developing more self-compassion, challenging societal norms to focus on personal values, and building the ability to exist in a world that continuously provides external answers. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and has 4 years of work experience. Prerna specializes in working with clients who have faced challenging interpersonal relationships, body image concerns, bullying, and poor management at the workplace. Her therapy approach is relational, meaning that the focus is on the relationships in her clients’ lives, including the one that is built together in the therapeutic process.

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.