Embark on a 4-week transformative journey to break free from the cycle of addiction and achieve lasting recovery.
Group Objectives:
The group’s primary objectives are:
- To offer support and share coping strategies.
- To discuss resources that empower members in their quest to overcome porn addiction.
Group Takeaways:
Over the course of 6 months, participants will:
- Collaboratively develop personalized strategies.
- Celebrate milestones.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to their addiction.
By fostering a sense of community, the group aims to empower individuals with the necessary tools and resilience to break free from addiction and achieve lasting recovery.
Topics to be explored include but are not limited to:
- Addiction Understanding
- Exploring the science of addiction and its impact on the brain.
- Sharing personal experiences of recognizing addictive behavior.
- Sharing feelings of shame and guilt in a judgment-free environment.
- Healthy Habit Building
- Sharing experiences with healthier alternatives to manage stress and boredom.
- Discussing strategies for establishing a daily routine that supports recovery.
- Developing self-compassion and forgiveness.
- Relationships and Communication
- Examining the effect of addiction on personal relationships and intimacy.
- Sharing effective communication strategies with partners and loved ones.
- Exploring trust rebuilding and fostering healthy connections.
- Identifying Triggers and Cues
- Identifying personal triggers leading to compulsive behavior.
- Developing awareness of environmental cues that may contribute to relapse.
- Discussing effective strategies to manage and cope with triggers.
- Coping Mechanisms and Strategies
- Discovering positive habits and routines to replace time spent on porn.
- Creating a Personalised Toolkit: Compiling a set of personalised coping strategies and resources.
- Digital Health and Boundaries
- Exploring internet filtering tools to limit access to explicit online content.
- Strategies for creating a digital environment supportive of recovery.
- Discussing setting healthy boundaries around internet use and screen time.
- Goal Setting
- Setting realistic short-term and long-term recovery goals.
- Discussing potential challenges and developing proactive strategies.
- Exploring the concept of life beyond addiction and visualizing a healthier future.
Please note that session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be subject to change based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Umar Khan
● Years of Experience: 4 years
● Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
● Relevant Expertise: Addiction & Behavioural Addictions, Compulsive Pornography Use, Relapse Prevention, Motivational Work, Sexual Concerns, Values-Based Change, Group Facilitation
Umar Khan is a trained Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS and a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Jamia Millia Islamia. He currently works in private practice offering online psychotherapy and also serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Gurugram University. His professional journey includes work across clinical, research, and rehabilitation settings, including roles as a Senior Research Fellow at AIIMS, New Delhi, and as a Clinical Psychologist at a de-addiction and rehabilitation centre.
Umar’s work with addictive and compulsive behaviours is grounded in a collaborative and evidence-based approach. He understands concerns such as compulsive pornography use not simply as habits to be controlled, but as coping patterns often linked to shame, stress, loneliness, and challenges with intimacy and relationships. His experience includes motivational work, relapse prevention, and helping individuals clarify personal values to move toward more meaningful, relationally healthier lives. Umar finds group spaces especially powerful for fostering accountability, reducing isolation, and creating honest dialogue that supports sustainable change.
● Years of Experience: 4 years
● Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
● Relevant Expertise: Addiction & Behavioural Addictions, Compulsive Pornography Use, Relapse Prevention, Motivational Work, Sexual Concerns, Values-Based Change, Group Facilitation
Umar Khan is a trained Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from NIMHANS and a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Jamia Millia Islamia. He currently works in private practice offering online psychotherapy and also serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Gurugram University. His professional journey includes work across clinical, research, and rehabilitation settings, including roles as a Senior Research Fellow at AIIMS, New Delhi, and as a Clinical Psychologist at a de-addiction and rehabilitation centre.
Umar’s work with addictive and compulsive behaviours is grounded in a collaborative and evidence-based approach. He understands concerns such as compulsive pornography use not simply as habits to be controlled, but as coping patterns often linked to shame, stress, loneliness, and challenges with intimacy and relationships. His experience includes motivational work, relapse prevention, and helping individuals clarify personal values to move toward more meaningful, relationally healthier lives. Umar finds group spaces especially powerful for fostering accountability, reducing isolation, and creating honest dialogue that supports sustainable change.
The above information can change at any time, and aren't verified by us. Feel free to reach out to the facilitator for any queries or clarifications.
