Group Therapy
Who is this for?
Group therapy programs are for children, adolescents, parents, and caregivers who benefit from learning and practicing skills in a shared, supportive environment. These groups are useful when connection, skills development, peer learning, and relational growth are part of the therapeutic journey.
Group programs at Bharaari are offered periodically in response to developmental needs, clinical readiness, and community interest.
Groups are carefully designed, facilitated, and paced to support emotional regulation, relational safety, and meaningful change.
What brings people to this work?
People seek group programs when:
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they want practical strategies for emotional regulation and behaviour
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they benefit from peer support and shared learning
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one-on-one therapy feels limited for the type of change needed
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they are caregivers wanting relationship-based parenting support
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structured frameworks help with skills-building and reflection
Group work isn’t just “education.” It is therapeutic learning that happens through interaction, reflection, and intentional support.
How we work?
Groups are facilitated with intention, structure, and psychological safety. They blend psychoeducation, practical skill-building, and relational exploration, guided by evidence and clinical experience.
Some group programs are:
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Attachment-focused parenting groups
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Emotional regulation and relational skills groups
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Behavioural and social skills–oriented groups
Facilitation is collegial, respectful, and paced for learning and integration.
Programs Offered at Bharaari:
1. Groups Therapy for Children and Adolescents
RAGE - Renavigating Anger & Guilt Emotions
A structured course designed to help young people understand anger and related emotions, and express them in healthy ways. It builds insight into triggers and offers pathways to regulate powerful feelings constructively.
Rules in Relationships
This program equips teens and young people with skills to avoid unhealthy or abusive patterns in relationships and develop respectful, healthy attitudes and mindset towards relationships.
Chillax - Self-Regulation & Skill Building
A skill-building group that supports young people to manage energy, impulsivity, and attention particularly helpful for those with ADHD.
If a group resonates with you, you’re welcome to register interest below. Programs may be offered again based on need and suitability.
Group work isn’t about “fixing behaviour” it’s about growing relational skills, regulation capacity, and connection with others working toward similar goals
2. Group Therapy for Adults
Attachment-Focused Parenting Group
A structured, relationship-based group designed to support caregivers in understanding their child’s emotional needs and strengthening secure attachment.
This program supports caregivers to:
• understand how behaviour reflects underlying emotional needs
• build skills to support a child’s emotional regulation
• strengthen parent–child relationship security
• increase reflective capacity and confidence in caregiving
This group is suitable for parents/caregivers of infants, children, and pre-adolescents (approximately 0–12 years).
The therapist facilitating this group is a certified attachment-based parenting program facilitator.
The program is delivered over multiple sessions using discussion, reflection, and practical skill-building.
3. Community and Outreach Groups
Our Community & School Outreach programs are founded on a simple conviction:
The greatest impact isn't measured by the number of therapy sessions delivered, but by the number of young lives changed by early intervention, education, and prevention, empowering children and young people with the knowledge, skills, and trusted adults they need long before challenges become crises.
Durga is a passionate mental health educator and facilitator. She is committed to bridging the gap between research and real life; translating complex psychological concepts into practical, engaging learning experiences.
We partner with schools, early learning centres, organisations, community groups, and sports clubs to support the wellbeing of students, families, and educators through evidence-informed mental health services, practical wellbeing programs, and community education.
Sessions are designed to build awareness, strengthen practical skills, and encourage meaningful conversations around emotional wellbeing.
Depending on your needs, workshops may focus on children, adolescents, parents, educators, or professionals.
She is an experienced certified facilitator of therapeutic groups and structured well-being programmes. She has undertaken advanced international training across trauma-informed, neurodevelopmental, and expressive therapeutic approaches.
Workshops can be delivered at your location. Contact us to request our workshop brochure or discuss a program tailored to your organisation.
FAQs
1) Are groups therapeutic or educational?
Groups are both -they offer therapeutic containment, relational learning, and practical skills rather than passive information transfer.
2) Who facilitates these groups?
All groups are led by trained facilitators with clinical experience and group-work competence.
3) Can I join a group if I’m already in individual therapy?
Yes - groups complement one-on-one work and often reinforce growth
4) How many people are in a group?
Group sizes vary between 3-5 set of caregivers, but are kept small enough to maximize safety, reflection, and participation.
Next Steps
If a group resonates with you, you’re welcome to register interest below. Programs may be offered again based on need and suitability.
Next steps
If you’re interested in group programs:
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Enquire about current offerings
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Check dates and availability
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Register or ask about waitlists
Group work isn’t about “fixing behaviour”, it’s about growing relational skills, regulation capacity, and connection with others working toward similar goals.