By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the group ground rules to ensure a safe environment for all participants.
All the information shared by group members is confidential – what is shared in the meetingstays in the meeting.
Safety for everyone is paramount. Your group facilitators are mandated reporters. They are required to report any neglect or abuse of children, the elderly, or persons with disabilities.
They will intervene if someone is thought to be in imminent danger of hurting themselves or someone else.
A group facilitator will do an assessment with a group member if they are concerned that he/she is suicidal and work with them to create a safety plan.
Please share your experience with the group.
We learn best by hearing the experiences of others, not by getting advice.
Please do not tell another group member what he or she should or should not do.
Please do not ask other group members to solve your problems or give you advice.
If you want to learn more about something, ask respectful questions.
Be open to the ideas and emotions of others. All members of the group, not just the facilitators, have something to offer others in the group.
There are no right or wrong answers or feelings.
Respect the opinions and freedom of choice of others even if you do not agree. What works for you might not work for another.
Respect each person’s individual grieving process and where they are in their healing journey. Do not be judgmental.
Please share the time in the group
Be respectful as other members are sharing. Please do not interrupt.
Give all group members an opportunity to share. Try not to monopolize.
Foul language may be offensive to others in the group. Please refrain from using it.
We are here to practice healthy coping strategies. Please do not use alcohol or illegal drugs prior to or during any session.