[Title and text reads] - Group Guidelines All members of the group are asked to honour the confidentiality of the people here and what they hear in the session. There is no “worse loss”. No loss is more or less deserving of support and understanding. Emotions are a natural part of the grief experience. All emotions are welcome here. However, please be aware that intense expressions of anger may be frightening for some. Our intention is to maintain a sense of safety for everyone in the group. We honour and respect that family, faith, life experiences, social conditions and cultural influences all affect how people grieve. Each group member must be responsible for contributing to an inclusive environment. Discriminatory comments or language will not be tolerated. Whether someone significant in your life died from an illness, sudden or accidental death, murder or suicide, everyone is welcome here and everyone’s individual grief experience will be respected. Group members are asked to share time equally. Please do not ask questions or offer comments while other members are sharing their stories. Remember that silences can be productive and helpful for people to gather their thoughts and feelings. Every person must learn to live with grief in their own way. Group members are asked to speak from their own personal experience and avoid generalizations or assumptions. You are asked not to comment on or give advice to issues raised by other group members. Instead, you are welcome to talk about similar issues in your own grief experience. We recognize that everyone participates in the group in their own way. No one is forced to participate. You have the right to pass. You are free to share whatever is important for you about your grief in this moment. Recording or taking pictures of the session is strictly prohibited for the privacy of the participants. We understand that the contents of these sessions are heavy and can be difficult to hold, however we ask that you do your best to remain present and focused when others are sharing. Please remember that everyone's 'present' looks different."