What is said here stays here. This is the essential principle of confidentiality, and MUST be respected by all. Due to the nature of our group, all must feel safe to post. No post may be shared outside the group. No screen shots may be taken of any content within the group, even if you are the poster (commenter)
Differences of opinion are o.k. We are ALL entitled to our own point of view.
We are all equal. Accept cultural, linguistic, social and racial differences and promote their acceptance, without focusing on their differences.
Use “I” language. Because we do not participate in support groups as credentialed professionals, We do not INSTRUCT or ADVISE. We however do share from our own personal experiences. We are unique individuals, and only we know what is best for our own health (along with our doctor’s recommendations). Example: “In my experience, I have found…”
It’s o.k. not to share. People do not have to share if they do not wish to.
It’s everyone’s responsibility to make the discussion groups a safe place to share. We respect confidentiality, treat each other with respect and kindness, and show compassion.
Respect includes refraining from using offensive language on the group wall. If a cuss word slips out, while a person is dis regulated an Admin will ask you to reword {reframe} it. If that is not done, the post will deleted.
Please do not share links to other help groups, or classes (lessons) without permission of an Admin. Because we are not active in other help systems online (non-professional) we can not endorse them, and do not want members to take that they are endorsed because they are on our wall.
All posts must in some way be related to DBT. Since we are are a DBT Applications group, all posts must relate in some way to DBT. If you post a non-question post, you might be asked to explain how it relates.
Anyone who breaks a rule may be removed from the group for a period of time out, cool down. If that person is removed a second time, they will not be allowed back without an Admin majority vote. If the rule of confidentiality is broken legal action may occur.
NEVER break the rules of Facebook Community Standards: https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards/ For the safety and viability of our group, if Admins are concerned that you may have crossed Facebook's line, we will delete your post or comment and mute you from group activity until we have had a chance to discuss with each other and with you the best way to handle the situation.