1. I understand that behaviour deemed to be disruptive by the facilitator will not be tolerated and may lead to my being expelled from the group. I expect that in the first instance I will be asked to stop but if I continue after this I will be asked to leave. In the case of major breaches of conduct I may be asked to leave immediately. If this happens repeatedly, I understand that I may not be invited into future groups.
2. I acknowledge and understand that confidentiality is important within the group. I will not repeat any information about others that I hear in the group to any third party. I will not record or attempt to record any part of the meeting. I will not gossip about other current or former group members.
3. I expect that my confidentiality will also be respected, except for in any case where significant harm may be caused by the facilitator failing to disclose something on my behalf. I understand that the facilitator in such a case would first attempt to talk to me about this before making a disclosure, unless circumstances will not allow this.
4. I understand and accept that no discrimination against others will be tolerated. I understand that Beyond Reflections as an organisation values diversity. I will not instigate or participate in excluding or discounting any group member and will not judge others based on their appearance or the way in which they are choosing to, or not to, transition.
5. I will not disclose the location of the group to anyone or invite anyone else to join, nor will I have others with me when I attend the group. If I know of other people who may benefit from joining Beyond Reflections, I know that they must contact the office and go through a joining procedure.
6. I will focus fully on the group and not on other things. If I need a fidget toy or similar to be able to focus, I will bring one that is small and quiet and do my best to not be overly distracting.
7. I will be mindful that if someone has a fidget toy or similar, I am not to judge.
8. I accept responsibility for my own actions.
9. I expect to be able to discuss matters of gender identity in a safe and boundaried way with others and to be able to raise issues I have and discuss my personal experiences without being judged.
10. I understand that all group members will respect and value all other group members – we may all be different, but I understand that we are all worthy.
11. I accept that the Beyond Reflections online group is for discussing trans matters and whilst some other needs may at times come into the conversation it is not the responsibility of Beyond Reflections to support me with these.
12. I accept that Beyond Reflections is not responsible for group members outside of the meetings.
13. I agree to take part in a monitoring process to share my personal goals and track my process and understand that this will be discussed with me periodically by my facilitator.
14. I understand that the facilitator manages the meeting and will direct, where necessary, who speaks when. I will not argue with these decisions if I am asked to wait my turn or allow others to speak.
15. I will not interrupt others, or talk over them, I will instead raise my hand to indicate that I would like to speak next and wait for the facilitator or the person speaking to acknowledge me.
16. I will attend regularly and inform the facilitator if I will not be able to attend a group, or in cases of emergency, as soon as I am able to I will give my reasons for having missed the group. I understand that if I miss more than two groups in any three month period I will lose my space in group to the next person on the waiting list unless I give valid reasons for doing so.
