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Rules and Expectations
1. Respect group members, MHS staff and MHS property:
 No name calling, judging others, laughing at others, and/or
interrupting others.
 It is expected that you participate in group by active listening,
providing feedback to peers, and being respectful of others’
time.
 It is expected that cell phones are off in group. The only
exception is if an important call is expected that cannot wait until break. If you need to take a call during group, then let your group leader know before group starts.
 Please avoid discussing sensitive topics. Examples include: details of suicidal thoughts or self-injurious behaviors, past trauma, politics, and/or religion.
 You will be mindful of boundaries, maintaining a comfortable distance, and respectful tone of voice.
 Physical aggression towards anyone will result in being discharged from the program, and the police will be notified immediately.
 Verbal disrespect towards anyone will result in a suspension from group.
 Destruction of clinic or building property will be grounds for discharge, and you will be liable for all damages.
2. Relationships:
 Group members are not to spend time together outside of group. Do not become involved in group member’s private lives. This includes becoming involved with their family or friends.
 Dating among group members is not permitted and is grounds for immediate removal from the program.
 No borrowing money from others or asking to borrow money.
 You may share phone numbers ONLY, but remember that you
have the right to not share your phone number. (Note: This may be changed if your group leader is aware of inappropriate relationships.)
 If you chose to talk to each other outside of group, you are to avoid discussing anything related to group.
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