WHAT IS GROUP WORK?

Group work is a unique kind of support where a group of people who are likely experiencing similar challenges in the period of their lives gets together to share their difficulties which as a result give and at the same time, receive help from each other.

We make sure to maintain a safe environment that is conducive both for sharing and accepting each other where each can grow and trust one another and where each group member will feel respected and valued.

CONFIDENTIALITY

We respect each participant’s right to privacy and confidentiality, and we shall make sure to maintain it that way. However, please understand that this is not absolute and is limited to provide for by law. There are two situations in which professionals are required by law to disregard confidentiality:  

If a member reveals information indicating a clear and imminent danger of harm to self or others, the professional will contact the appropriate authorities, family members and/or the threatened person.  

All helping professionals are required by law to report any knowledge or suspicion of abuse of a child or an aged, disabled or incompetent person. 

CONDUCT AND RELATIONSHIP

For the safety of the group, it is necessary that the following is required to be complied with by all members:

Discussions made within the group session are not allowed to be discussed outside with anyone and should maintain the practice of confidentiality in order to build trust with fellow members.

Members should maintain positivity and not induce disrespect among others.

Members should not present to group under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

Members should maintain conduct that brings respect to fellow members' thoughts, emotions, or behavior.

Members should take care to allow each participant the respect to speak without interruption so that members feel heard, respected, and valued in the group.

THE THERAPIST(S)

The therapists should maintain a professional relationship with the participants all the time and no more than that. Any relationship with a participant may result in a "dual relationship" and may affect the goals of the group.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The sessions consist of processing of emotions and issues within the experience of grief and loss where other members will give their feedback and reaction towards the session discussion. This helps each member to hear the issue from a different perspective in order to better understand others grief journey. This also helps with one's reflection about his or her experiences of grief which can then help for insight and personal growth.

REFERRAL

There may be a time in which it is deemed appropriate and/or necessary for the wellbeing of a member and that of the group, for a member with the support of the facilitator, to disengage in group work and be provided with ongoing professional support. At that time, professional referrals will be provided to ensure continuity of support.

CONSENT

I certify that I have read each of the above statements. I have had each item explained to me to my satisfaction. I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to ask questions, and such questions were answered clearly and to my satisfaction. I agree to adhere to norms and expectations of the support group and give my voluntary consent to participate.