Support Group Confidentiality Statement

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Connection Lab – Support Group Confidentiality Agreement

At Connection Lab, we value trust, safety, and respect. Our support groups are designed to provide a confidential, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for participants.

By joining any Connection Lab support group, you agree to the following:

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Confidentiality Commitment

• What is shared in the group stays in the group

• Do not share names, stories, experiences, or identifying details of other participants outside the group

• This applies to in-person, virtual, written, and online discussions

 

Limits of Confidentiality

While we emphasize confidentiality:

• Connection Lab cannot guarantee confidentiality if a participant chooses to share information outside the group

• Facilitators may be required to break confidentiality if there is a credible threat of harm to self or others, or if legally required

 

Respectful Participation

Participants agree to:

• Speak from personal experience (“I” statements)

• Avoid judgment, advice-giving, or correction unless invited

• Honor cultural, spiritual, and personal differences

• Maintain a trauma-informed and respectful tone

 

Not Therapy

Connection Lab support groups are peer-support and educational spaces, not group therapy or counseling.

Participation does not replace professional mental health or medical care.

 

Acknowledgment

By participating in a Connection Lab support group, you acknowledge and agree to uphold this confidentiality statement.