Hello and welcome! Out of Kin is an online support group for people navigating strained, difficult, or estranged family relationships.
We meet online weekly on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM (IST).
We meet online on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM (IST).
Hello and welcome! Out of Kin is an online support group for people navigating strained, difficult, or estranged family relationships.
We meet online on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM (IST).
We support each other through diverse experiences and challenges related to difficult or dysfunctional family relationships. We aim to create a space built on respect, confidentiality, and mutual support.
Participation is voluntary. You don't have to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing.
The group is facilitated by Jade (they/them), an expressive arts practitioner, facilitator, and peer counsellor. This is a peer support group, not a professional counselling group, and anything shared here is not a replacement for therapy.
If you’re in a crisis or need immediate support, this group is not the right place for you. Please contact a mental health professional or crisis service.
The group centers women and non-binary people. If you’re neither, you’re still welcome if you respect what this space is for.
This is a queer and neurodiversity-affirmative space.
Session fee: ₹600 per person, per session
Group size: 5 people
Age: 18 and above
Language: Primarily English
You can join as many sessions as you wish.
We support each other through diverse experiences and challenges related to difficult or dysfunctional family relationships. We aim to create a space built on respect, confidentiality, and mutual support.
The group centers women and non-binary people. If you’re neither, you’re still welcome if you respect what this space is for. This is a queer and neurodiversity affirmative space.
Session fee: ₹600 per person, per session
Group size: 5 people
Age: 18 and above
Language: Primarily English
You can join as many sessions as you wish. Participation is voluntary. You don't have to share anything you’re not comfortable sharing.
The group is facilitated by Jade (they/them), an expressive arts practitioner, facilitator, and peer counsellor.
This is a peer support group, not a professional counselling group, and anything shared here is not a replacement for therapy.
If you’re in a crisis or need immediate support, this group is not the right place for you. Please contact a mental health professional or crisis service.
Join the waitlist
Leave your contact details and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
For updates, follow me on Instagram
How was your session?
If you’ve attended an Out of Kin session, we’d love to hear what felt useful, what didn’t, and what could make the group better.
For any other questions or concern, please send an email
Group Agreement & Rules for Participation
By participating in Out of Kin, you agree to the following:
What a session looks like
This is a space to focus on ourselves, especially because we don’t always get to take up space at home.
We’ll talk about what’s hard, while also making space for things that bring us joy, hope, and a sense of aliveness. There’s no pressure to be positive or grateful. We’ll make space for what we need, what we feel, and who we are outside of our family relationships.
Sessions include art-based reflection and grounding activities. Share when you feel ready, or simply listen. You can keep your camera off, do something while we talk, participate through chat, or just be present.
This is a peer support group, not a professional counselling group, and anything shared here is not a replacement for therapy.
1. Settle in
We’ll start with a short check-in activity to help you arrive and settle into the space.
2. Share & listen
Those who wish to share will take turns sharing what’s on their mind. We’ll check what kind of response they’d like, if any. We’ll take up to two verbal responses from others, with additional responses through the chat.
You’re always free to pass, listen, or stay quietly present. For everyone’s safety, please introduce yourself with your name and location when you join.
3. Take breaks
We’ll take short breaks during the session. You’re also welcome to move around or take a break whenever you need. You may leave the session early if needed.
4. Closing reflections
We’ll end with a simple art-based grounding and reflection activity to help you transition out of the session.
1. Voluntary Participation
Participation is completely voluntary. You never have to speak, share personal details, or discuss anything you’re not comfortable with. At the same time, you’re welcome to take up space, talk about yourself, and share your thoughts and feelings with the group.
2. Non-judgmental Listening
You can share your thoughts and feelings without being judged. We’re not here to judge your choices, beliefs, struggles, emotions, experiences, responses, or mistakes.
We listen to understand and support, not to fix, criticize or judge.
3. Respect for Others
Treat everyone with respect. Racism, sexism, casteism, classism, religious discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of discrimination are not welcome.
Give others space to speak and be heard. Avoid interrupting or talking over someone.
Please don’t give unsolicited advice. Offer it only when someone asks for it.
4. Triggering Topics
If you’re sharing something that may be triggering for others, please give a trigger or content warning first. If you know that specific details may be disturbing or triggering, please consider whether they need to be shared. You can name the topic without going into vivid or graphic details.
We’ll also share relevant warnings in the chat as the session continues.
If you’d rather not hear a particular topic, you can mute the call until it has passed. The facilitator will let you know when it’s okay to return.
5. Confidentiality
What’s shared in the group stays in the group. Don’t share or repeat someone’s identity or personal experiences outside the session without their explicit consent.
Do not try to contact/reach out the people you meet in the support space without their consent.
Participation Rules
Limits to Confidentiality
We want to keep what’s shared in the group private. There are a few situations where a facilitator may need to break confidentiality to help keep someone safe:
In these situations, the facilitator may contact someone who can help. They will only share what is necessary. Only the facilitator may break confidentiality in these circumstances.
If they believe someone may hurt themselves.
If they believe someone may hurt another person.
If they become aware that someone is being abused.
Risks and Benefits
Out of Kin aims to be a supportive space, but we cannot guarantee how you may feel during or after a session. Hearing or sharing difficult experiences may sometimes feel uncomfortable or triggering.
Regular participation may help you find connection, support, strength, or useful resources through the group.
If you feel uncomfortable, triggered, or overwhelmed during or after a session, please let the facilitator know. They can support you where possible or help connect you with appropriate mental health support if needed.
Facilitator
Jade (they/them) has lived experience with dysfunctional family relations and is trained to facilitate support group sessions.
They are a trauma-informed Expressive Arts Practitioner and facilitator.
For more information please visit - www.exawithjade.in
If you have any concerns about the sessions, you can contact the facilitator via email at hello@exawithjade.in
Disclaimer: This is a queer and neurodiversity-affirmative space. If you are uncomfortable sharing this space with us, or make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable during the session, you may be asked to leave the session.
By agreeing to pay for the session, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the nature and terms of participation in support group sessions, and you consent to participate in the group.
Registration Fee and Cancellation
Session fee: ₹600 per person, per session.
Each session has 5 spots. If the session is full, you can join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
Payments to be made through the payment button on this website.
If you can’t make it to the session, you can:
Let the facilitator know and move your booking to another session, subject to availability.
Request a refund. Refunds may take up to 5 days.
The session will be locked at 8:00 PM, and we may not be able to admit new participants after that. If you anticipate being late, please message the facilitator before 7:30 PM (IST).
Cancellations within 24 hours of the session: 25% of the session fee will be deducted to cover preparation and setup costs. The remaining 75% will be refunded.
No-show: If you don’t attend and haven’t let us know, we won’t be able to offer a refund.
Consent to Participate
After successful payment, we will send you the session link(s) by email.
By registering for Out of Kin, you confirm that you have read and understood the information, terms, and guidelines for the group. You voluntarily consent to participate and agree to follow the group guidelines, confidentiality rules, and cancellation policy.
Group Agreement & Rules for Participation
By participating in Out of Kin, you agree to the following:
What a session looks like
This is a space to focus on ourselves, especially because we don’t always get to take up space at home.
We’ll talk about what’s hard, while also making space for things that bring us joy, hope, and a sense of aliveness. There’s no pressure to be positive or grateful. We’ll make space for what we need, what we feel, and who we are outside of our family relationships.
Sessions include art-based reflection and grounding activities. Share when you feel ready, or simply listen. You can keep your camera off, do something while we talk, participate through chat, or just be present.
This is a peer support group, not a professional counselling group, and anything shared here is not a replacement for therapy.
1. Settle in
We’ll start with a short check-in activity to help you arrive and settle into the space.
2. Share & listen
Those who wish to share will take turns sharing what’s on their mind. We’ll check what kind of response they’d like, if any. We’ll take up to two verbal responses from others, with additional responses through the chat.
You’re always free to pass, listen, or stay quietly present. For everyone’s safety, please introduce yourself with your name and location when you join.
3. Take breaks
We’ll take short breaks during the session. You’re also welcome to move around or take a break whenever you need. You may leave the session early if needed.
4. Closing reflections
We’ll end with a simple art-based grounding and reflection activity to help you transition out of the session.
Participation Rules
1. Voluntary Participation
Participation is completely voluntary. You never have to speak, share personal details, or discuss anything you’re not comfortable with. At the same time, you’re welcome to take up space, talk about yourself, and share your thoughts and feelings with the group.
2. Non-judgmental Listening
You can share your thoughts and feelings without being judged. We’re not here to judge your choices, beliefs, struggles, emotions, experiences, responses, or mistakes.
We listen to understand and support, not to fix, criticize or judge.
3. Respect for Others
Treat everyone with respect. Racism, sexism, casteism, classism, religious discrimination, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other forms of discrimination are not welcome.
Give others space to speak and be heard. Avoid interrupting or talking over someone.
Please don’t give unsolicited advice. Offer it only when someone asks for it.
4. Triggering Topics
If you’re sharing something that may be triggering for others, please give a trigger or content warning first. If you know that specific details may be disturbing or triggering, please consider whether they need to be shared. You can name the topic without going into vivid or graphic details.
We’ll also share relevant warnings in the chat as the session continues.
If you’d rather not hear a particular topic, you can mute the call until it has passed. The facilitator will let you know when it’s okay to return.
5. Confidentiality
What’s shared in the group stays in the group. Don’t share or repeat someone’s identity or personal experiences outside the session without their explicit consent.
Do not try to contact/reach out the people you meet in the support space without their consent.
Limits to Confidentiality
We want to keep what’s shared in the group private. There are a few situations where a facilitator may need to break confidentiality to help keep someone safe:
If they believe someone may hurt themselves.
If they believe someone may hurt another person.
If they become aware that someone is being abused.
If they believe someone may hurt themselves.
If they believe someone may hurt another person.
If they become aware that someone is being abused.
In these situations, the facilitator may contact someone who can help. They will only share what is necessary. Only the facilitator may break confidentiality in these circumstances.
Risks and Benefits
Out of Kin aims to be a supportive space, but we cannot guarantee how you may feel during or after a session. Hearing or sharing difficult experiences may sometimes feel uncomfortable or triggering.
Regular participation may help you find connection, support, strength, or useful resources through the group.
If you feel uncomfortable, triggered, or overwhelmed during or after a session, please let the facilitator know. They can support you where possible or help connect you with appropriate mental health support if needed.
Facilitator
Jade (they/them) has lived experience with dysfunctional family relations and is trained to facilitate support group sessions.
They are a trauma-informed Expressive Arts Practitioner and facilitator.
For more information please visit - www.exawithjade.in
If you have any concerns about the sessions, you can contact the facilitator via email at hello@exawithjade.in
Disclaimer: This is a queer and neurodiversity-affirmative space. If you are uncomfortable sharing this space with us, or make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable during the session, you may be asked to leave the session.
Registration Fee and Cancellation
Session fee: ₹600 per person, per session.
Each session has 5 spots. If the session is full, you can join the waitlist and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
Payments to be made through the payment button on this website.
If you can’t make it to the session, you can:
Let the facilitator know and move your booking to another session, subject to availability.
Request a refund. Refunds may take up to 5 days.
The session will be locked at 8 PM, and we may not be able to admit new participants after that. If you anticipate being late, please message the facilitator before 7:30 PM (IST).
Cancellations within 24 hours of the session: 25% of the session fee will be deducted to cover preparation and setup costs. The remaining 75% will be refunded.
No-show: If you don’t attend and haven’t let us know, we won’t be able to offer a refund.
Consent to Participate
After successful payment, we will send you the session link(s) by email.
By registering for Out of Kin, you confirm that you have read and understood the information, terms, and guidelines for the group. You voluntarily consent to participate and agree to follow the group guidelines, confidentiality rules, and cancellation policy.
Join the waitlist
Leave your contact details and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
For any other questions or concern, please send an email
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© 2026 · All Rights Reserved · Designed with joy by Jade
Got feedback on the website? Share it with me
© 2026 · All Rights Reserved
· Designed with joy by Jade
How was your session?
If you’ve attended an Out of Kin session, we’d love to hear what felt useful, what didn’t, and what could make the group better.
For important updates, follow me on Instagram
Join the waitlist
Leave your contact details and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up.
For any other questions or concern, please send an email
How was your session?
If you’ve attended an Out of Kin session, we’d love to hear what felt useful, what didn’t, and what could make the group better.