Terms of Service

People who participate in groups have the opportunity to benefit from sharing personal experiences, giving and receiving support/constructive feedback, and experimenting with new interpersonal behaviors. In order for a group to work, a safe environment must be created and expectations for members and group leaders must be understood by the participants. The best way to create a safe environment for personal growth is for you to understand and to agree to the guidelines below.

I. Confidentiality

Sharing in group can be anxiety-provoking; therefore, it is required you keep all information discussed in this group confidential. This agreement means that you may not discuss any information shared or the reactions of any member of this group with anyone outside of the group. You may talk about your own personal reactions, and are even encouraged to do so outside of the group, but not about others’ identifying information or reactions (see “Group Support Confidentiality Contract” for a more detailed description).

II. Relationships with Other Members

The group is a chance to have therapeutic relationships in which you learn more about yourself and the ways in which you relate to others. You may have strong feelings toward some members of the group, as you do with people in your life. However, this group is a safe environment to explore those feelings and how you act on them.

Group Support Confidentiality Contract

I. GROUP SUPPORT CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

Confidentiality, a trust of privacy or secrecy of communication and information, is special in a group setting in that it is the shared responsibility of all group members and their leader(s).

Although a group leader will not disclose client communications or information except as required by law or in other limited circumstances (e.g. suicidal intent, homicidal intent, child abuse, elderly abuse, and/or court order), group members’ communications and information are not protected. Thus, this agreement is an attempt to provide you and your fellow group members with as much confidentiality as possible.

II. WHAT IS NOT PERMISSIBLE

I will not disclose to anyone outside of the group any information that may help to identify another group member. This includes but is not limited to names, physical description, biographical information, and specific of content of interactions with other group members.

I understand that We Care and Support Each Other is copyrighted, and I will not use any of the information published on this website for an external source and should I do so, I will face legal action.

In addition, I will not be disrespectful to the Owner of We Care and Support Each Other support group and other members by being vulgar towards them, denying their experiences, debating with them back and forth about their experiences, opinions, and ideas, and giving unsolicited advice, or using this platform to sell my product or service.

I understand should I break this part of the contract, my subscription will be deactivated and I will not be issued a refund or welcomed back.

III. WHAT IS PERMISSIBLE

I understand that I am free to disclose to people that I am a group member and am attending this group. By my choice, I also may disclose personal information about myself with respect to the group experience. This includes my personal reactions (feelings and thoughts) to my group experience, feedback from other members concerning myself, and any personal information about myself, such as new skills I have learned and changes I have made. By my signature below, I indicate that I have carefully read and understand this Agreement and that I agree to its terms and conditions. I have asked and had answered any questions that I have concerning the Agreement and am aware that signing the Agreement is required for admission to the group. I am also aware that my refusal to sign this Agreement will exclude my participation in the group.