10/21/2025
Thank you for everyone who came to group last night! It was wonderful to see your smiling faces. Our next meeting will be Monday November 17th at 6 at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana.
One thing I need to stand firm on is that it is my right and responsibility as the facilitator in protecting the emotional and physical safety of all participants while maintaining the groups intended purpose. If there is a conflict or conversation that is becoming heated, it is my duty to try to de-escalate, distract and move focus to maintain a calm atmosphere for everyone. I did not and will not place blame but I will put a pause on the discussion and move away from it.
I have made some ground rules that I do expect everyone including myself to follow. If this continues at any capacity I will not continue. This is to be a non judgmental, safe space. I will not tolerate the aggressive behavior.
Rule 1: We have the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
Rule 2: Everyone gets the opportunity to share.
Rule 3: We have the right to ask questions and the right to decline to answer.
Rule 4: We try to accept each individual as they are and avoid making judgments.
Rule 5: We are not Drs and we will not be advising members to go against their care team if they are following said treatment plan.
Rule 6: If I do intervene with an event I feel is unfair, uncomfortable, unsafe, unacceptable and/or unnecessary I have the responsibility to do so. I will not revisit the matter.
Rule 7: If we interrupt, we will do our best to return the conversation to who was speaking.
Rule 8: We are here to support and respect each member.
Thank you for continuing to grow together. See you next month.
