Get to know From Fear to Curiosity - Embracing the Unknown (Support Group for Coping With Anxiety).

Basic Information

• Fees Type: Paid
• City: Online Only
• Facilitated By: A Mental Health Professional
• Languages: English, and Hindi
• Address: Participants can join via video call. Link will be provided to them.
• Meets: Weekly
• Participant Limit: 6
• Open For All

What is the group about?

"The support group aims to help participants come face-to-face with the fears that hold them back from exploring their fullest potential. This will be an exploratory process where we uncover the foundations of these fears—such as the fear of failure. We will identify how these fears have been learned over time, unlearn the mechanisms that no longer serve them, and develop a curious perspective toward the unknown. Through shared experiences and a …"

What is your founding story?

"In both my personal and professional journey, I have often observed that fear is a palpable emotion that restricts individuals from simply being. Self-criticism and self-judgment often stem from fear. Fear can be a holding emotion—keeping us from apologizing, forgiving others, forgiving ourselves, taking risks, moving past failure, or letting go. It seeps into everyday aspects of our lives, often crippling our ability to move forward. …"

Who is your group for?

"This group is inclusive and open to all. Depending on the participant demographic, I sometimes foster cohesiveness by grouping participants with shared commonalities to create a sense of comfort and ease."

How does one sign up? What’s the coordination process like?

"There will be a short Google form which will include basic demographic details, participants’ goals, and payment information. This will help ensure there is cohesiveness in the group and that we are able to create a supportive environment where everyone’s needs and objectives are considered."

Walk us through the average format of your group session.

"The session will be, on average, 2.5 hours long and will include rapport building, conversations and stories around fear, learning new narratives, an activity such as connecting with the inner child, and concluding takeaways.""

What do you hope for participants in your group to take back with them after a session?

"I hope participants leave each session with a deeper understanding of their fears and a sense of empowerment in facing them. I want them to carry with them the tools to reframe limiting narratives, the confidence to take the action they have long been delaying, and the reassurance that they are not alone in their journey. Ultimately, I hope they leave with a greater sense of self-acceptance, the courage to own their narrative—even with its …"