Welcome! Please read the following information. By submitting this paperwork, you are agreeing that you have read and understand all the information presented here and agree to abide by the rules and expectations for this support group. What to Expect This support group will focus on providing space for adults who have or are sharing similar experiences or struggles, provide each other support and a safe space to share. Processing may revolve around an issue one member of the group is working on with time for structured feedback and reactions by other members of the group. At times the group may focus on a topic with all members verbally participating. In either case, the group dynamic offers a place where you can experience support, give support, understand more clearly how you relate to others. Though, this group will be facilitated by a mental health professional, it is NOT intended to replace medical/psychiatric care. Cost This group will be provided at no cost. Attendance • We require a minimum of 2 people to assist this group. • This group is limited to 8 people. Even though, this is an open group, your presence in this group is highly important. A group dynamic is formed to create an environment for growth and change. If you are absent from the group, this dynamic may suffer and affect the experience of you and other members of the group. Therefore, we ask that you make this commitment a top priority for the duration of the group. In order to reserve your spot, maintain accurate count of participants, and allow individuals on a waitlist to join, we ask that before every group you either • Reserve your spot at LEAST 24 hours prior to the group meeting; • If you reserved a spot and can NO longer attend, please cancel your reservation. This can be done by going to the “groups” tab and clicking on “reservations”. From then, please click on the dropdown option that best applies. Safety Factors • Members of a group may not use drugs or alcohol before or during group; • Members of a group should not engage in discussion of group issues outside of group; • Members of group should remember that keeping confidentiality allows for an environment where trust can be built and all members may benefit from the group experience; •You will respect others opinions and not discuss people who are not present. • You are not obligated to speak, but are encouraged to do so. • Your role is to be a supportive peer. • Your group facilitator will monitor discussions and maintain a respectful environment to keep safety and trust a priority. Confidentiality We respect each and everyone'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. Certain limitations are as follows: • Threatening one's self or another that may result in physical harm; • An act of physical or emotional abuse against a child or any person; • Sexual abuse against a child where the child is living with the abuser; • Whenever we are summoned by court order to disclose information against a participant. However, we shall notify you and let you exercise your privilege in the right to deny the disclosure of your records with us; • Your prior written consent to release records. Cancelations/Waitlists • If a group is scheduled to meet during a commonly recognized holiday, it will be canceled; • If we have less than 2 participants sign up for that week, group will be canceled and you will be notified via email; • If less than 2 participants show up, group will be canceled for that week. • If you sign up and this group is full, we will notify you via email and offer to add you to our waitlist. Resources Group sessions are not designed for emergency situations. If you are in crisis, have thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact • University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI) Crisis line (801) 587-3000 • National Suicide Prevention Line- 988 (call/text). • Life Threatening Emergency- call 911 I have read and understand the content above and agree to participate accordingly.