Modern Dating Reflective Group

A reflective community space spanning over 6 weeks for women navigating the modern dating world.

This group is dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations around the complexities of dating in your mid 20s and 30s. Through guided discussions, we will explore topics like dating intentions, patterns in dating, first date anxiety, and societal pressures. This group is a limited 6 week experience where we will meet at the same time once a week to share our experiences in a safe containted space, it is facilitated by two psychotherapists. Groups offer a refreshing change from the very common experience of loneliness, providing the opportunity to connect deeply with others who are navigating the same challenges and joys of dating in their mid-20s and 30s. This shared experience fosters a sense of belonging and understanding, as participants can openly discuss their experiences, gain insights from each other, and build meaningful relationships within the group. Through these connections, we hope to find support, encouragement, and a renewed sense of community.

This group is for you if:

Dating often leaves you feeling frustrated, discouraged and tired.

You're curious to learn about yourself and how you show up in relationships

You feel pressured to date in a certain way

You struggle with societal pressures and want to navigate timelines and expectations.

You want a space to reflect and connect with others.

You are Indian, identify as a woman, and are between the ages of 25 and 35. This is a queer-friendly space.

This a semi-structured format and we aim to co-create the space for you. While these are the topics we've set out to cover together, we may pivot from this and go where the group takes us:

September 17th 2024: Introduction, housekeeping and getting to know each other
September 24th 2024: Loneliness, shift in dating intentions based on age
October 1st 2024: What are we actually seeking, figuring out dating intentions and needs
October 8th 2024: Patterns in dating experiences, who we pick and why
October 15th 2024: First date anxiety, intimacy and rejection
October 22nd 2024: Timelines, patriarchy and pressure

Important Information:

Date/Time: 8pm IST to 9:30pm IST, Tuesday Evenings (17th September 2024 to 22nd October 2024)

Fee: 7200 INR for women residing in India (1200 INR/per 90 minute session)

Venue: Zoom (Online)

Max no. of participants: 8

Who can join: You are Indian, identify as a woman, and are between the ages of 25 and 35. This is a queer-friendly space. Please note this group is not open to past/present clients of Gianna or Moksha.

Disclaimer: While this a therapeutic space, this group is centred around the specific experience of dating in your mid 20s and 30s. We will talk about your experiences but they will be grounded in the relational space the group builds together. It is not a replacement for long term psychotherapy. If you're interested in individual work (either before or after the group), please feel free to reach out to Gianna or Moksha.

This group is now closed. If you would like to know about other groups and events, leave us your email and we'll keep you in the loop :)

About the Facilitators

Moksha Pasricha & Gianna Ghaswalla

Moksha and Gianna are Psychodynamic Psychotherapists who work with a diverse range of clients with unique concerns. They met during their Masters Degree at Tata Institute of Social Sciences a few years ago, and have since collaborated in various capacities.

In their client work, they noticed how clients often face similar situations but experience them in isolation. Their intention behind this group is to bridge the gap and create safe spaces for people navigating the dating world.