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The Boston Resource Center Comfort Agreement

Our group guidelines can vary somewhat from group to group, but all are based on mutual respect, confidentiality, and support.

  •  Groups will begin and end on time.

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  •  Check-ins are uninterrupted. Give the headlines, not the full story.

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  •  One person talks at a time – no side conversations or cross-talking. Please use care on Zoom as it can be difficult to know when others want to speak.

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  • Please mute your device when not speaking.

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  • Please use a “I” statements and avoid giving advice.

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  • This is a confidential space. What is said in the room remains in the room. Please be sure to be in a private space if on Zoom.

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  • In the interest of safety, we must seek outside assistance if we believe someone may harm themselves or someone else.

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  • Anyone may “pass” if they would not like to share, and no one will force anyone to share.

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  • Say “ouch” if you find language is triggering or too graphic. Once “ouch” is said, the conversation will be redirected.

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  • We ask that cell phones are silenced and not used during group. You may leave and come back if you want to make a phone call.

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