Guidelines for CSM Small Groups
We have compiled a group of guidelines that are standard in all small groups.
These are in place in order to keep things running smoothly, and to ensure that all group members and leaders are supported, and safe.
Each group has two moderators, whose responsibility it is to keep the group running; however please remember that the moderators are a part of your group, and will need to receive support as well as give it!
Each group will also have an assigned senior staff member who will be available to help with any problems that may arise. This staff member will be listed as moderator on your group forum, alongside the group moderators, so that you know who you can come to if there are any problems.
Please remember that all regular forum rules still apply in the small group setting!
Whilst small groups are meant to give an added level of support, they are in no way meant to take the place of the forum as a whole. Most support threads should still be posted in the appropriate forums on CSF, but members of a group are encouraged to watch more closely the posts of members in their groups. This will provide a strong support network for each member in a small group - and will work alongside the discussions in the groupís private forum, and in their meetings, to build healthy, strong relationships.
It is important to respect boundaries that are put in place by your group moderators, as well as other members in your group.
While your groups members are an added level of support, it is not meant for them to become your only support.
Please be very careful to remember that anything discussed within your group should always stay in the group!
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance if your group is to become a safe place for each member.
Please note that non-participation in your small group over a period of weeks may result in removal from the group
- so please inform your group mod if you are going to be away for any length of time.
With many thanks for your co-operation,
The CSF Staff
The CSM Small Groups Programme
Guidelines for Small Group Members with DID
