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Group Structure & What To Expect…
Each group follows a basic structure…
A group lasts up to 2 hours and has 2 stages. We follow the same structure each time so everyone knows what to expect. There are always 2 friendly trained facilitators present (sometimes 3 if there is a trainee) who guide and keep things to time.
The doors open 10-15mins before the start time and members will always be welcomed and shown the snack table when they arrive for a soft drink and a biscuit or other treat when available. There will be chairs arranged in a circle and members are expected to be seated for the start time.
The 2 parts of a GHU Group:
CHECK-IN (up to 45mins)
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Structure explained - Group rules read out - Individual check-in: Members asked name & snap shot of week, or a word to sum it up!
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New member MAPs completed (what is a member MAP?) and discussion.
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10min break.
GET IT OFF YOUR CHEST (up to 1hr.5mins)
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A place to off load further and share to gain advice, discussion (or not), a sympathetic understanding, peer support - Last 15mins: Check-out where members asked if OK to leave and a question that may be funny or thought provoking to end on a positive note.
GROUP REFLECTIONS are recorded by facilitators throughout for a reflective record.
MEMBER SAFETY always priotisied. Members will be asked from time to time if, OK
NO PRESSURE TO TALK!
Sometimes just being in a space with others who understand can be enough.
Questions or concerns? Reach out by clicking here.
Feel free to click on our FAQs page for further information you may find useful!
GHU is not a crisis service, therapy, 1-2-1 service, or replacement for mental health services!
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