Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

• To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.


• I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.


• I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.


• If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.


• I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.


• I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.


• I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.


• I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.


• I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.


• I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.


Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.