Parkton Support Group
All are invited to join us in supporting one another to growth out of loss, discouragement, or uncertainty from whatever cause.
What is the Purpose of the Support Group?
The support group is designed to release fears, regrets, and all emotional, mental, and social blockages to a joy-filled life resulting from any personal loss, disappointment, or damaging event.
How does participation bring desired results?
There is not guarantee of a quick fix resulting from participation. Listening to others often helps a person to identify similar subconscious or suppressed feelings and concerns, may bring new insight into methods for better addressing those feelings and concerns, and may bring encouragement from realizing that what seems to be a lonesome condition is actually a shared reality. Talking about one’s concerns often helps to better understand and face those concerns. There may even be new insight from responses or questions from other participants.
Will I be put on the spot?
No. No one will ever be required to speak. All aspects of participation are completely voluntary.
Will I be required to participate for a particular period of time?
No. It is hoped that each participant will be regular in attendance until personal resolution of the felt need is met, but everyone is free to come and go as they believe best meets their needs.
How long are the meetings?
The meetings are expected to last 1½ hours, but those who wish to leave earlier or continue to dialogue after that period are welcome to do so.
Who will be leading the group?
Robin Hill is the leader. She has a masters degree in social work, has led and supervised Hospice support groups, and has led other support groups. Robin has a heart for those who may benefit from support groups. While Robin is a person of deep faith, this will not be a Bible-study or faith-sharing group per se.
Will I receive counseling if I participate?
No. This is not a counseling group.
Who can participate?
Anyone and everyone is invited, regardless of race, religion, social or economic status, etc. The only requirements are a cooperative spirit, the willingness to come, respect for others, and commitment to the Confidentiality Agreement on the back of this pamphlet.
When does the group meet?
The group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm. Meetings will start once enough participants have expressed interest. If you are interested, please contact Robin Hill, 624-1331 or [email protected], or the pastor, Rob Price, 739-8172 or [email protected].
Do I need to bring anything?
No. There is no cost. Light refreshments will be provided. You may decide to keep a journal, but we hope to be able to provide one to each participant.
Please complete and submit the following confidentiality agreement before participating in our support group:
Confidentiality Agreement
I, ________________________________________________ agree that I will keep confidential the personal information of others taking part in the support group meeting at Parkton Presbyterian Church. “Personal information” refers to information that may be used to determine the identity of another participant, such as the name of a partici-pant, the name of family members, home address, or phone number, and anything said by a participant, unless permission to disclose the information has been given.
I also understand that once the group has been terminated, I must continue to abide by the confidentiality agreement.
Confidentially may be breached by the group leader under the following situations:
• If it is disclosed that a minor has been or is at risk of being physically, sexually, or emotionally injured by another individual;
• If it is disclosed that one of the group members intends to physically, sexually, or emotionally injure another individual;
• If it is disclosed that a group member intends to inflict personal injury on himself or herself.
I have read this agreement. I understand that if I breach this agreement, I may be asked to leave the group. By signing this document, I agree to respect the rights of others and abide by the agreement.
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Signature of Group Member
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