For the harmony and safety of the group, it’s important to have a shared understanding of the expectations and norms of how we will interact and be in space together, even virtually. We are each contributing to the energy and environment of where we show up, and the following guidelines are intended to create transparency and shared agreement about what that looks like.
- Cameras On
- Virtual spaces are a more disembodied experience than in-person groups, and having our cameras on helps to bring our bodies into this experience. It also helps to increase trust and connection with each other.
- I understand it can feel extra vulnerable to have the camera on, especially in a new group. Being seen and witnessed is part of this embodiment practice. I recommend turning off self-view, since observing ourselves can increase that discomfort.
- Keep microphone muted when not speaking.
- This helps to reduce interference and audio disturbance for everyone, so the guided practices can be heard clearly.
- Participation is optional.
- I encourage you to follow the wisdom of your own body and adjust how you need. Be in choice, empower yourself, honor your capacity in the moment, and build self-trust. If at any time something doesn’t feel good, you’re uncomfortable, or you don’t want to continue for any reason, you can:
- stop and take a break
- do something different
- leave the zoom
- etc.
- You are the expert of your body.
- I encourage you to follow the wisdom of your own body and adjust how you need. Be in choice, empower yourself, honor your capacity in the moment, and build self-trust. If at any time something doesn’t feel good, you’re uncomfortable, or you don’t want to continue for any reason, you can:
- Focus on our own body, thoughts, feelings, and experience.
- This will help us practice tuning in with ourselves, not project onto others, and create a safer space free of judgment for being embodied.
- We treat everyone with dignity and care.
- Because we recognize every person is inherently worthy of them. This is one of the ways we embody our values.
- Minors under 13 years old must be accompanied by their adult [parent, legal guardian, etc.] on screen. Minors 13-18 years old must be accompanied by their adult in the call.
- No exceptions.
- This space is not specifically for minors, but if they and their adult feel it is a good fit, they are welcome in the space if appropriately accompanied by their adult.
- Adults are responsible for their minors.
- Having unaccompanied minors in the space creates additional liability and responsibility that I’m not equipped for at this time.
- No nudity
- We practice consent and ensure the space is safe for minors.
- Don’t arrive in a visibly altered state
- We practice consent and ensure the space is accessible to minors and those living with addiction/s.
- Don’t partake of altering substance/s on camera
- Consuming food, non-alcoholic beverages, and prescribed medications are welcome in the space.
- We practice consent and ensure the space is accessible to minors and those living with addiction/s.
- No recording or screenshots to protect everyone’s privacy.
- This group will not be recorded.
- Intentional disrupters will be removed from the call.