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OCD Support Group

OCD Support Group

Group support for OCD to share experiences, discuss coping strategies and develop skills for managing fears and improving social interactions.

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Starts 23rd January, 2025

6 Zoom sessions | Every Thursday at 8 PM IST | 75 minutes

Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Therapy Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by a Clinical Psy. Sunil

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

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Goals of the group

Goals majorly would be learning why some of us fear social situations and others don't. Also how to deal with such situation, learning techniques and skills to tackle feared situations. Developing acceptance towards one's limitations and strenghts in socialisation and making improvement in a structured and planned manner.

Glimpse of the regime

Cluster 1: Introduction and Understanding OCD

Session One – Introduction

o Introduction to the facilitator and participants
o Where are the participants at?
o Enumerate and understand expectations
o Introduction to OCD
o Exercise – Understanding the difference between obsessions and compulsions
o OCD cycle
o Types of presentations in OCD
o The hidden devils
o Recovery in OCD - Is there a miracle cure?
o Factors impacting recovery
o YBOCS Test

Cluster 2: The Twelve Pillars of Recovery (Part 1 & 2)

Session Two – The Twelve Pillars of Recovery (Part 1)

o Feedback on session one and sharing results of YBOCS
o The first pillar - Understanding CBT
o Cognitive Distortions
o Exercise – Cognitive restructuring
o The second pillar – Understanding ERP
o Exercise – Things I got good at
o The third pillar – Understanding Mindfulness
o Exercise – Breathing exercise
o The fourth pillar – Understanding Acceptance

Session Three – The Twelve Pillars of Recovery (Part 2)

o Feedback on session two
o The fifth pillar – Understanding Gratitude
o Exercise – Practicing gratitude
o The sixth pillar - Insight
o The seventh pillar - Compassion
o Exercise – Practicing compassion
o The next five pillars

Cluster 3: Coping Strategies and Preparation

Session Four – Getting Ready

o Triggered vs. non-triggered states
o Naming your OCD
o Why saying ‘I don’t care’ is okay
o But the obsessions seem real!
o Exercise – Cognitive Defusion
o Subjective Units of Distress Scale

Session Five – Creating the Anxiety Hierarchy

o Triggers
o Obsessions
o Questions to identify compulsions
o Anxiety hierarchy
o Exercise – Filling up the anxiety hierarchy
o Scheduling ERP
o Neuroplasticity

Cluster 4: Implementing and Sustaining Recovery

Session Six – The Good Fight

o Doing the exposures
o Reflection after exposures
o Exercise – Reflect after the exposures
o The layered attack of OCD
o The backdoor spike
o Types of exposures
o Find an accountability partner
o Relapse prevention

Learn from us & from each other

  • Have struggled with OCD for so many years- I’m a 37 y/o old male and it’s finally started to impact my career, so I needed to get better. You all have helped me so much by being open and vulnerable. Makes me feel like I am not crazy, and I am not alone.

    Satya

    (he/him)

  • Thank you everyone for your stories, rants and sharing your pain it has helped me in not alienating myself, and I'm sorry we have to go through this.

    Tanya

    (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 OCD and why I feel what I feel was helpful and techniques shared were quite actionable.

    Aditya

    (she/her)

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Meet your Facilitator

Sunil Punjabi

Sunil is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy practitioner and a mindfulness coach. He first got involved in mental health counselling two decades ago to help his wife through her OCD. He gave up my career (which some would call flourishing) in the advertising industry and became a full-time counsellor. He has a doctorate from California (a Doctorate in Business Administration). His doctoral dissertation focused on including high-performing OCD warriors in the mainstream workplace - a topic aimed at reducing the stigma associated with OCD.

He also have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and has certificates in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Life Coaching. He believes immensely in the power of mindfulness and acceptance and incorporates these principles eclectically in his counselling.
He is a published author and has six books to his name, four of which are on dealing with various types of OCD, right at home.

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.

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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.