Group Guidelines

Spring 2023 Group Guidelines:

1. Practice One Mic

2. Learn to be comfortable with discomfort

3. Be mindful of cross-talk

4. Please ask if feedback is welcome

5. Examples of needs for process group:

   1. Feedback

   2. Emotional Validation/Support

   3.    Advice/Solution

   4. A different perspective (helpful reframe)

   5.    Venting (5 minutes max) and then solution. 

6.  Be polite, respectful and mindful of body language and tone

7.  Be kind

8.  Oops/Ouch moments may happen

   1. Talk to your teacher/facilitator

   2. Speak-up as needed

9.  Step-up and step- back

   1. Recognize the amount of space you are and are not taking in the group. This needs to be balanced. 

10. Violent behavior and language will not be tolerated

11. Be curious

    1. Remember the platinum rule

12. Be mindful of ‘one-upping’, storytelling, and glorifying

13. Confidentiality applies

    1. Do not gossip

    2. Informed consent remains

    3. Mandated reporter content not applicable