The Winnipeg Dystonia Support group is pleased to invite you to their support meeting.
Date: September 28th, 2024
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Central Time. (Please check your corresponding time zones.)
Location: Zoom
Registration Link: Please click here to register for this meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcu6orT0tE9xv92t_kkCMK4p_mITpfV_8
Have questions? Please contact Winnipeg Support Group Leader, Jennifer, at manitobadystonia@gmail.com.
SUPPORT GROUP GUIDELINES: ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
DMRF Canada Support Advisory Group August 2024
Participants:
Respect: The behaviour and responses of all in the meeting is one of respect and empathy. This includes
recognition and respectful response to individual social, emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual
boundaries.
Time: Attending on time and ensuring that they are capable and available physically and emotionally to
participate. All participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences in a timely manner.
Monopolizing the conversation for any reason will be redirected. (this includes promotion of products or
services)
If a participant does not want to participate and share they can pass on their turn without judgment.
However it is important for all in the group to be introduced to each other.
Confidentiality: Everything shared in the support group meeting is confidential. This means that it stays
within the group. The exception is in the case of abuse, crime or physical harm. This will be reported to
the appropriate authority.
The Group Leader Role:
As well as adherence to the guidelines mentioned above the group leader will:
Welcome the participants, share any news or updates, provide time for introductions as well as the
opportunity for each participant to share or pass. Leaders facilitate and keep the meeting moving along
and on time. They end the meeting on a positive note and follow up on anything that may have come
out of the meeting.
By entering the meeting, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted the terms above.