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Disordered Eating

Disordered Eating

A group for individuals struggling with any kind of eating disorders, be it binge eating or reduced eating

Test your relationship with food and eating behaviour.

 

Starts 9th January, 2025

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

Small group, 6-8 people

Group Type: Therapy Group

Includes 3 Free Peer Calls*

Led by a Clinical Psy. Anusha Arora

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

Eating disorders are often a way of coping stemming from different emotional concerns. The group aims to shed light on the difficulties that come with eating disorders and their cause. The goal is also to develop a better understanding of personal triggers and build healthier coping mechanisms. The group aims to develop a holistic approach by focusing on other factors like bad body image, low self-esteem, and isolation that can in long term contribute to eating difficulties

Who is the group for?

The group is for any adult struggling with eating disorders and is looking for a space to understand it, learn more about it and cope with it. The group will be a safe space and will help build a healthier relationship with food. The group can also be of help to individuals who want to learn about it and support their loved ones going through it.

Glimpse of the regime

Session 1: Introduction and Establishing Safety

1. Group Introduction (20 minutes)
-Conductor introduces the group's purpose and structure
-Members introduce themselves and briefly share their reasons for joining

2. Establishing Group Rules and Safety (10 minutes)
-Discuss confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes
-Create a safe space for sharing and vulnerability

3. Exploring Relationships with Food (30 minutes)
-Open discussion on members 'earliest memories of food
-Encourage sharing of current thoughts and feelings about eating

4. Closing Reflection (15 minutes)
-Members share one thing they hope to gain from the group
-Introduce journaling as a tool for self-reflection between sessions

Session 2: Body Image and Self-Perception

1. Check-in and Review(15 minutes)
-Brief check-in with each member
-Review any insights from journaling

2. Body Image Exercise(25minutes)
-Discussion on societal influences on body image
-Guided visualization / Body Map on body perception

3. Exploring Self-Worth ( 25 minutes)
-Discussion on the connection between self-worth and body image
-Encourage sharing of personal experiences

4. Closing Reflection (10 minutes)
-Members share one new insight they gained about themselves

Session 3: Emotional Eating and Coping Mechanism

1. Check-in and Review(15 minutes)

2. Exploring Emotional Eating (30 minutes)
-Discussion on the relationship between emotions and eating behaviours
-Identify common triggers for disordered eating patterns

3. Coping Mechanisms(20minutes)
-Group brainstorming on healthier coping strategies
-Discussion on challenges in implementing these strategies

4. Closing Reflection (10 minutes)
-Members share one coping strategy they'd like to try

Session 4: Integration and Moving Forward

1. Check-in and Review(15minutes)

2. Group Reflections (30minutes)
-Members share their experiences and growth throughout the sessions
-Discussion on challenges and breakthroughs

3. Creating a Support Plan (20 minutes)
-Group discussion on continuing support outside the sessions
-Developing individual action plans for continued growth

4. Final Reflection and Closure (10 minutes)
-Members share their main take aways from the group
-Conductor provides resources (books, movies, self-help) for further
support if needed

Learn from us & from each other

  • Thank you for creating this space and the group. I felt so supported that I cried after my first session.

    Sidharth

    Recovering anorexic

  • After a long time I felt like I belonged. The group became my accountability group. But not the toxic positivity, very very real support.

    Anshula

    Recovering anorexic

  • As a plus sized girl with an eating disorder, mine isn’t treated as a disease or illness. It’s treated as a “fitness goal.” For the first time I found people who get it.

    Monika

    Have issues with bulimia

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Meet your Facilitator

Anusha Arora

Anusha is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 5 years of experience working with adults and couples. Her practice centers around relational trauma—particularly emotional trauma and persistent personality concerns. She approaches therapy through a psychoanalytic lens, thoughtfully integrating clients' social, cultural, and familial backgrounds.

Anusha has a strong interest in eating disorders, stemming from her training at Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh.
Through this group she guides individuals with disordered eating toward healthier relationships with food and body image, using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Anusha creates a safe, compassionate space for participants to share, process triggers, and develop sustainable coping strategies.

In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about building supportive systems for both clients and psychotherapists. She also writes extensively on psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, personality, psychopathology, culture, gender, and the inner lives of therapists.

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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