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.
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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.