Nova Scotia Chapter, Canadian Funeral Peer Support Meeting Participant Guidelines

• All members present agree that individual participation and everything discussed during this group session is confidential.
• Names of individual client families, patients and funeral personnel should not be shared when members relate and share the impact of their experiences.
• Group members are respectful of each other’s feelings, views, and concerns; refraining from judgment.
• Group members offer encouragement and support rather than solutions.
• Group members are respectful of each individual right to participate equally in the discussion or not to participate, if that is their wish.  
• All members contribute to the success of each session by maintaining their focus on the issues and concerns of the group and the topics and experiences being discussed.  
• Group members are accountable for their own wellbeing and are encouraged to seek support if they are upset by experiences prior to the meeting, during or after the group meeting.

Nova Scotia Chapter for Canadian Funeral Peer Support Meeting Disclaimer:

“While we strive for confidentiality, we cannot guarantee confidentiality and we cannot enforce it. All participants are encouraged to share within their own comfort level.”