Group Support

In the interest of ensuring all members of the group feel safe and respected, we wish to propose some initial group guidelines. These guidelines are subject to review as deemed necessary by the facilitators and the group participants. Any changes will be made in consultation with group participants during the session. Please feel free to raise any questions you have about the guidelines with the facilitators.

• Confidentiality needs to be respected by the group members. As such what we discuss in the group needs to stay in the group.
• Each of us needs to respect each other’s opinion so that everyone feels safe and valued.
• It is helpful to give suggestions rather than advice  (“what works for me” – rather than “you should”)
• It is helpful to listen to others, speak in turn (one at a time), and identify ourselves first (so we all know who is speaking).
• Please allow equal time for each group member to speak, and to encourage group members to speak to each other.
• People will feel and express different emotions during and after the group, and that’s ok. Please know its ok to take time out if needed, and one of the facilitators can contact you after the session if needed.
• As group members may not be aware of who is in the room for other participants, we ask you to be mindful of the language you use whilst participating in the group.
• Contact information of group participants can be shared, but through the facilitators and with the consent of the participant.
• Redkite and the facilitators are not responsible for any contact between participants outside the group session.
• We understand you may have children at home, so please know its ok to take time out to manage things as needed.