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Men in Difficult Marriages

Men in Difficult Marriages

Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure about your marriage? This therapist-led support group offers a safe space to process emotions, gain clarity, and explore your options with guidance and peer support. Navigate relationship challenges with resilience, practical tools, and a supportive community.

 

Starts 20th March, 2025

6 sessions | Every Thursday at 8:00 PM IST | 75 minutes

Confidential | Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Support Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by a therapist

Rs. 3,500.00
Rs. 3,500.00
Starts 20th Mar Booked out
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About the Group

Marriage can be challenging, and when difficulties persist, they can take a toll on mental well-being, self-esteem, and daily functioning. This support group provides a safe, non-judgmental space for men who feel stuck, unheard, or overwhelmed in their marriages. Led by a licensed therapist, this group offers guidance, peer support, and practical strategies to navigate relationship struggles with clarity and emotional resilience.

Who is this group for?

• Feel emotionally disconnected or unsupported in their marriage.
• Are experiencing ongoing conflict, resentment, or communication breakdowns.
• Are unsure whether to stay in or leave the relationship.
• Are dealing with the impact of emotional neglect, controlling behavior, or manipulation.
• Want to regain a sense of self and improve their coping strategies.
• Are looking for a structured space to reflect, learn, and heal.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Understanding & Communication

🔹 Session 1: Understanding Marital Struggles & Setting Intentions

• Introductions and group norms
• Understanding common patterns in difficult marriages
• Identifying personal struggles and relationship pain points
• Setting individual goals for the group experience
📌 Goal: Establish safety, normalize experiences, and provide an initial framework for reflection.

🔹 Session 2: Communication & Emotional Expression

• Identifying dysfunctional communication patterns
• Understanding how men often experience and express emotions differently
• Learning healthier ways to communicate needs and boundaries
• Practicing de-escalation techniques for conflict situations
📌 Goal: Improve self-awareness and develop more effective communication strategies.

Cluster 2: Power & Emotional Resilience

🔹 Session 3: Navigating Power Dynamics & Emotional Manipulation

• Recognizing signs of controlling behavior, gaslighting, and emotional withdrawal
• Understanding the impact of guilt, shame, and obligation in difficult marriages
• Exploring strategies for self-advocacy and emotional protection
📌 Goal: Help participants identify unhealthy patterns and build emotional resilience.

🔹 Session 4: Coping with Stress, Loneliness & Uncertainty

• Exploring the emotional toll of an unhappy marriage
• Managing stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation
• Developing personal coping mechanisms and emotional self-care practices
📌 Goal: Strengthen emotional regulation and create a personal well-being toolkit.

Cluster 3: Boundaries & Decision-Making

🔹 Session 5: Evaluating Choices & Setting Boundaries

• Understanding personal limits: What can be changed vs. what cannot?
• Exploring the decision to stay, change dynamics, or leave
• Boundary-setting in the face of emotional manipulation or controlling behaviors
• Discussing co-parenting challenges if children are involved
📌 Goal: Empower participants to make informed choices about their relationships.

Cluster 4: Moving Forward & Closure

🔹 Session 6: Moving Forward – Actionable Next Steps

• Revisiting personal goals set in Session 1
• Identifying key takeaways and support systems beyond the group
• Planning next steps: Relationship work, self-growth, or separation
• Group closure and reflections
📌 Goal: Provide clarity on future steps and foster a sense of closure.

Learn from us & from each other

  • Helped me set boundaries and regain my confidence.

    Sreejith

    Self-Empowerment

  • I finally felt heard and understood without judgment.

    Arjun

    Shared Experience

  • This group gave me the clarity I needed to move forward.

    Rahul

    Found Perspective

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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.

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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?

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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.

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