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Decision Group: Contemplating Divorce!

Decision Group: Contemplating Divorce!

Join us as we provide a supportive space to explore emotions, practical considerations, and empowerment strategies for those navigating the complexities of this life-altering decision.

Start Date: 10th October, 2024

4 Zoom sessions | Every Thursday 8 PM IST | 75 Minutes

Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Decision Focused Group

Unlimited Peer Calls Included

Led by a therapist

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

The goal of the group is to understand and voice out what it is to be contemplating legal separation. We try and create a safe space for all of us who are going through a difficult time in their marriage and look at what it really means to contemplate divorce. We then explore how we can go about this and what steps we can take.

Who is the group for?

Anyone who is facing relational struggles and is contemplating a divorce or judicial separation.

Glimpse of the regime

Week 1: Introduction and Sharing Personal Narratives

- Creating a safe environment for participants to express their feelings and reasons for
contemplating divorce.
- Encouraging open dialogue about each participant's experiences and concerns.

Reflective Homework Assignment

Week 2: Assessment of the state of the marriage

- Introducing assessments from the Gottman Method to identify areas of strength and
concern.
- Educating participants to identify when it is time to leave/when couples therapy towards
reconciliation can still be considered

Reflective Homework Assignment

Week 3: Exploring pros and cons of divorce

- Discussing the factors in favor of, and against ending the marriage
- Addressing myths and misconceptions regarding marriage laws, divorce process etc
- Providing guidance on concerns related to mutual consent and contested divorce, sole vs
joint custody, maintenance, and alimony

Reflective Homework Assignment

Week 4: Developing Future Plans and Decision-Making

- Encourage participants to create an amicable plan for moving forward, whether together or
separately.
- Emphasizing the importance of seeking individual and couples counseling (if desired) for
ongoing support and guidance.

Reflective Homework Assignment

Learn from us & from each other

  • I was having a hard time this week and thought about you guys and... I just felt less alone.

    Ankit

    Married, childhood sweethearts

  • It was comforting to hear that other people went through similar things. And hearing what was good, what was bad, and what they would change.

    Vikramaditya

    Married, 2 kids

  • I'd give it a 10 [out of 10]. I'm surprised at how vulnerable and open everyone was in the first session.

    Sukanya

    Married for 5 years

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Meet your Facilitator

Paras

Paras is co-founder and Director at The Alternative Story – a mental health startup based out of Bengaluru.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling and is soon to complete a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

In a career spanning over 12 years – has worked in hospitals, helplines, corporate mental health organizations and academic institutions. He has helped set up India’s largest counselling helpline run by trained mental health professionals and has helped set up and train government helplines to address Violence Against Women in states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh.

He has worked in association with government and non-government organizations at the grassroots in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu to enhance community mental health.

He lives with mental illness and chronic illness and is currently engaged in awareness building and research on the same.

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You can book 3 Peer calls for FREE as part of signing up for this group.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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