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5 Basic Ground Rules

1. Make this time together a priority. Arrive on time and come prepared. 2. Don’t use conversations that include other people in your group. 3. Be unconditionally constructive. Help create a space for everyone to explore and be vulnerable (if they want to). 4. Avoid confronting or affirming. It won’t help if you try to correct someone or try to make them feel better. It will help if you are present to their discovery and open to your own. 5. Respect the confidentiality agreement we make.
Bonus for Couples: If your group splits up men and women and you want to use a conversation you had with your partner, you must talk to them about it ahead of time and get their permission.

Confidentiality

In general, what you share with your facilitator and the group is confidential. No one can be forced to disclose your information without your consent.
Please maintain confidentiality or at least high discretion around what you hear and learn about others. If you are concerned about something you heard, talk to your group leader.
At times, your group leader will have the legal and/or ethical responsibility to protect you and others, and these become exceptions to the rule of confidentiality. A few of these are listed below. Please check each exception to reflect your understanding that you specifically and irrevocably waive your rights to confidentiality in these and other similar circumstances:
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There may be other exceptions to confidentiality that arise as well, especially since laws and human safety needs can and will change over time.
Your group leader may also need to consult with your pastor or Entering Awareness Facilitator or seek other legal or professional consultation. In these cases, we will protect your confidentiality as best as possible.

Informed Consent

As a participant, I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my physical, mental, and emotional well-being during this group meeting, including my choices and decisions.
I am aware that I can choose to discontinue participating at any time.
I understand that participation in this group is a comprehensive process that may involve all areas of my life and acknowledge that my choices in these areas are exclusively my responsibility.
I understand that this is not to be used as a substitute for counseling or any other professional advice/service by legal, medical, financial, business, spiritual or other qualified professionals. I will seek independent guidance in those areas as needed.
By signing below, I certify that I read, understand, and agree to the above. I give this consent freely, and have had the opportunity to clarify the agreement if I had any concerns.

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