Group Informed consent and Terms and Conditions

Groups is a powerful and valuable place for healing and growth to occur. It is important to me that a safe environment is created where honest, interpersonal exploration will occur that will benefit all members. In order to create this environment, there are certain guidelines that need to be agreed upon by each participant.

Confidentiality:

It is important that each individual feels safe to share private information in a confidential atmosphere. It is important that every member of the group agree to uphold the confidentiality of the therapeutic setting. Members agree to keep names and identities of other group members confidential. b It is appropriate to share your personal reaction and feelings about group with others, but please do not share other people’s stories with anyone outside of the group.

Attendance and Participation:

Group is most successful when there is regular attendance and participation on behalf of each participant. If you cannot attend a group meeting, please email me ahead of time to let me know you will not be present.

Recording:

Unless objected, group sessions will be recorded and available for replay on the password protected community group page. Recordings will only be available for 7 days and then permanently deleted. The purpose of these recordings is so that group members may stay connected and have access to content should they need to be absent from group. Please adhere to confidentiality in viewing these replays and downloading of content is not prohibited.

What to expect

Group time consists of both process and teaching time. Group will begin with a brief check-in by each group member  followed by time for process time, 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 and real time feedback. These dynamics provide a very powerful environment for change.

Remember, the more you give of yourself during the sessions, the more you will receive. The more honest and open you are, the more you allow for insight and growth.

Coaching

You understand that coaching is not a mental health service. You understand that although I am on active status as a licensed professional counselor in the states of Georgia, I am not providing mental health services nor serving in the capacity of a licensed mental health professional but rather as a group facilitator and coach. You also understand that I am bound to follow the laws and rules that pertain to licensed professional counseling including but not limited to mandated reporting of child and elder abuse.

Fees 

The fee for group is $279 per month for 12 months. Payment for each session will be debited monthly.This is a 12 month membership  commitment with no refunds, exchanges or early cancellations available.

By checking the box below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand all of the information and agree to the terms and conditions of Maidens Journey and  group participation.