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Monday 1in6 Online Support Group
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Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
3:57
Welcome to the Monday program of 1in6, Inc.’s Online Support Group (OSG) for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or sexual assault as adults. Today's opener is from Rumi: "The wound is the place where light enters you." We shine light into the darkness here, and by doing so, we reveal our trueist selves. All of that, and more, at the top of the clock.
3:58
Ground Rules for the Online Support Group (OSG):
 
·        Participants must be at least 18 years of age, be male-identified and have had an unwanted sexual experience (i.e., childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault). Anyone who does not meet these criteria will be asked to leave immediately.
·        We encourage participants to seek therapy from licenced clinicians. Please note that OSG does not replace or substitute psychological or mental health services. 
·        As participants, we agree to start on time. Although we close the doors after 30 minutes, we encourage all participants to start at the top of hour as late participants can be disruptive.  
·        We commit to stay for the full session – i.e., we expect participants to stay for the 90-minutes.
·        We commit to confidentiality. “Who we see here, what we hear here, let it stay here.”
·        We refrain from advice-giving or asking for advice from other participants.
·        We refrain from asking direct questions to others. Instead, we focus on our own experiences using “I” statements.
·        Please participate! Sessions are only productive if members share and talk with one another.
·        We have the right to pass. That said, we expect everyone to participate in the opening and closing round (i.e., check in and check out).
·        We expect that fellow participants and staff will be treated with respect. Abusive language will not be tolerated and those who violate this rule will be ejected for that session.
·        Please refrain from sharing unnecessarily graphic language as it may be triggering for others.
·        We will be sober for the session.
·        No personally identifying information is to be shared with other participants. This includes names, emails, phone numbers, etc.
·        We may edit your comments via a private message (PM) to you, or delete if not appropriate if they are in violation of any of the above ground rules.
4:00
Hey folks! Welcome all.
Cisco
4:00
Hi
Jaime
4:00
Greetings
Jimmy
4:00
hello everyone
Jaime
4:00
Hello, Rick
Charlie
4:01
Hello my friends! Welcome all! It must be the top of the clock!
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:01
Good to see you all here!
And here we begin an OSG week, and so far, no tech issues!  I will take that as a win.
Jaime
4:02
OSG! OSG! OSG!
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:02
I appreciate that enthusiasm, Jaime!
Randy
4:02
hi All
Jaime
4:02
Original Survival Gangstas!
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:03
Well, let's get the show going - Randy, welcome to you too!
Charlie
4:03
But no chance for Rick to show his tech knowledge. 😊
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:03
Is there anyone here that is new for the first time?
Cisco
4:03
It is my first time here.
Jaime
4:04
welcome, Cisco
Charlie
4:04
Cisco big welcome!
Jimmy
4:04
welcome cisco..
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:04
Cisco - the warmest of welcomes to you then!  Let me cover some background info on the service for you.
Randy
4:04
glad you are here, Cisco
Cisco
4:04
Thank you
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:04
How did you here of the us, Cisco?
4:05
A reminder to all: I will intro the steps of the session as we go through them, so you know what is to be expected. Keep in mind you can pass on any question asked - just say "pass” and that will be respected.
We here at 1in6 and Zero Abuse Project commend your interest in your personal recovery, and I acknowledge your commitment to joining us in this online community of men. This is courage in action. We have been delivering this service since 2016, and we appreciate your trust in working with us.
There are two of us working for 1in6 to deliver this program for you today. Ryan is the moderator of the group – “mods” handle everyone’s contributions and reviews them before posting. Say hi if you would like! Keep in mind mods can read the posts but won’t be contributing directly in the discussion.
4:06
I hold the role of group facilitator here. I am also here to teach about trauma and recovery as need be. I help keep the discussion rolling, answer questions you may have, and share insights or useful knowledge with you.  
Cisco
4:06
I’m taking therapy currently and my therapist found you guys and told me to give it a try if I was comfortable
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:06
Cisco - glad to hear - thanks for sharing.
4:07
To start, let’s have everyone “check in”. Write a brief sentence on how you are feeling right now. Once we hear from the first volunteer, we can then have everybody check in. Focus on your feelings more than thoughts.  Avoid words like “good” or “okay’ or “crappy” – they don’t really convey your emotions.
Jaime
4:07
joyful, relieved
Jimmy
4:08
i am feeling contnt and calm tonight. had a long weekend and finally back home
Cisco
4:08
Anxious but also
Optimistic
Randy
4:09
Feeling anxiety
Rick Goodwin, Facilitator
4:09
Charlie?
If you are in group yet have not introduced yourself, now would be the time.
Charlie
4:09
Confident. Got another inspirational video message Saturday two years to the day after i got my first one from her. Also undergoing minor surgery Wednesday because all is well, having my chemo port removed.
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