Winnipeg Support Group Meeting (ONLINE)

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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.