This is a therapeutic and safe space and I agree to keep the space safe for everyone by:
- respecting others fully
- not providing advice when a person just wants to be heard
- correctly naming and gendering everyone in the group
- allowing for others to choose to participate as they choose without pressure
- allowing for differing opinions/processes/phases without judgment or disrespect
- allowing everyone the chance to speak without interruption
- keeping what is said in this space within this space (while understanding that we are unable to control what folks do outside of the group)
- supporting others through validation
- being honest and accepting of ourselves and others
- sharing freely as comfortable while being mindful of the time and others' space to share
I will not reach out to anyone after/outside of the group without getting consent from that person.
I will express if I am sharing in the hopes of receiving advice or feedback OR if I am sharing to be heard and supported.
I understand that this is not a crisis-oriented group and if in crisis, I will reach out to appropriate resources.
I understand that this is not a therapy session and although the group will have facilitators present and leading activities and discussions, this will be largely peer-led. Peers will share their own experiences which may conflict with our own. Peers will share coping skills that work for them and I understand that they may not be what works best for me.
By putting my initials or name in the space below, I consent to being a part of this virtual peer-support group and I accept the ground rules.