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- We
recognize that love is listening; and we do so with an
open heart and mind. We agree to give mutual support and
practice non-judgmental listening and sharing.
- We
are here to heal ourselves. We are not here to give advice
or to change anyone's beliefs or behavior. Being accepted
as we are makes it easier for us to accept others.
- We
share from our own experience. By risking and exposing
our own emotional state, we find common experience that
allows for joining.
- We
respect ourselves and each other as unique, recognizing
that each person's process is important, not our judgment
of it.
- We
support each other's inner guidance and assist one another
in finding our own best answers.
- The
roles of student and teacher are interchangeable. They
fluctuate from one to the other regardless of age or experience.
- We
practice being present with others, seeing each person
as whole and not defining them by their appearance, mood,
behavior or circumstance.
- We
agree to keep in mind that we always have a choice between
peace and conflict, between love and fear.
- We
are responsible for the confidentiality of what we share
in group, recognizing that this is essential for maintaining
the group as a place of safety and trust.
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Confidentiality
is strictly maintained with the following exceptions: If someone
poses a serious danger to themselves or another, or if there is
suspected child or elder abuse or neglect we are required by law
to report this information to the appropriate authorities.
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