SHARING GUIDELINES

  1. We treat each other with dignity and due regard.
  2. We ask that only one person talk at a time.
  3. We use I statements when sharing our thoughts and feelings.
  4. Our dialogue with each other can include both constructive and supportive feedback as peers—not as advice givers or experts.
  5. Our honest expression of thought and feelings are encouraged, but the meeting is not a place to complain for complaining sake or to glamorize the addictive/codependent lifestyle.
  6. We can ask the group for time to share and be heard with or without feedback, depending on our need at the time.
  7. We prefer to focus on our experiences with others when sharing but avoid referring to people not present in group so as to avoid gossip and meaningless criticism of others.
  8. Remember that the need to be heard is basic to our self-worth and allow time for all people to share and be heard.
  9. Avoid cross-talk to prevent a two way conversation going on that excludes other people in the group.
  10. Remember this is a study group and stick to the topic as much as possible.
  11. Turn off cell phones.
  12. Put a sock in it!
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