Grief Medicine Art Hour Agreements

RIGHT TO PASS: 

You can say “I pass” if you don’t wish to speak.

CONFIDENTIALITY: 

Take home the feeling of connection and care, but don’t identify anyone other than yourself, now or later. If you want to follow up with anyone regarding something they said in this session, ask first and respect their wishes. Screen shots are not permitted in this space.

PRACTICE SELF FOCUS: 

Attend to and speak about your own experiences and responses. Do not speak for a whole group or express assumptions 
about the experience of others. Please refrain from advice giving, debating, or speaking outside of your own experience.

BALANCING CONNECTION AND CREATIVITY TIME : 

Please keep your share to about 2 minutes 
to make room for art making and crafting.

PLEASE KEEP VIDEO ON DURING CHECK-IN, IF POSSIBLE:

 These spaces are small and intimate and when you share your screen it adds to the feeling of safety and connection. This is so important in grief spaces due to the level of vulnerability we access. If you need to take care of yourself by occasionally turning video off, please do so, but if not, please keep it on for sharing and connecting times — if possible.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF & YOUR BOUNDARIES:

Although this space will be facilitated, it is impossible to control all that is said. Please take exquisite care of yourself and exercise caution and discernment if you feel unsafe or hurt. You’re welcome to send a private message to the facilitator if you feel triggered. You also have permission at any time to step back, redirect your attention, or even to decide to leave early if needed.