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GUIDELINES |
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We are an online support group. Keeping
this in mind *please note* that none of the
following will be tolerated within the group or between members.
Rudeness, crudeness, vulgarity, swear words, threats of any kind, racial
comments, or harassment of any form. This also includes harassing staff
members, teasing, stalking, and any behavior that is offensive.
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1. No
chatting is allowed during group. Members may greet each other with a
single *welcome* and exit with a simple *goodbye*. Members may chat
privately if they require further assistance.
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| 2. . Lessons
last from 20-60 minutes, including breaks every 10-15 minutes (to be
determined by the host) for open chat. Please save all questions or
comments for open chat times or until the end of the group lesson. |
3. The
host will be typing in CAPS The host should be the only one to use
caps. This helps to identify the host and minimizes confusion.
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| 4. Religious
discussion is not encouraged during group. While we at "Support for
Panic" respect all religions. We acknowledge our members rights to
their own beliefs. |
| 5. Pornographic
material, XXX material and jokes are not acceptable within the group. If
anyone receives any of this bearing the "Support for Panic"
name. Please report it to staff immediately. (the exception to this would
be penpals who have made the decision with each other to share this kind
of information) |
6. Any
complaints or concerns regarding staff should be brought to the attention
of the director or one of the coordinators.
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7. Please
remember that the staff are not Doctors or counselors. We have the ability
to support and provide lessons and homework to help you with your anxiety
and panic disorders, because we have experienced them ourselves. We are
not a suicide prevention service and we do not have the resources for
anything more than stress, panic and anxiety related disorders. Please see
your doctor, should you require anything more than we offer.
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| 8. The
staff and members lists and names are to be used for nothing more than
Support for Panic Group. We respect your privacy and will do everything
within our power to protect it. No violation of privacy will be
permitted. |
| 9. Pen
pals should try to limit their mail to only 1 per day if possible..... |
| 10. Your
name will be removed from the mailing list if after 5 days we can not get
mail to you because of any of the following...... Member is no longer a
member, Member is not accepting mail from your account, members mailbox is
full etc. |
11. There
will be no TOSS'ing of members or staff....... you are receiving mail
because you have asked to be on the list...... if you choose to be removed
from the group simply use the please remove me link or notify any staff
member. Please allow 24-48 hours for changes in mailing list to take
effect.
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