Description of Small Group Support for Counselors
Rest and Recharge: Small Group Support for Counselors is a Christian-based support group for counselors experiencing the impact of burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. It is not a counseling or therapy group. This group focuses on the needs of the group as a whole and is not adequate for addressing personal counseling concerns. Support group leaders are not available for crisis services or emergency situations. If your needs exceed the support offered through this group, please reach out to info@christiantraumacounseling.com for a referral for individual counseling. If you have suicidal thoughts, please call 988 for 24/7 mental health support or go to your nearest emergency room.
Confidentiality between Support Group Leader and Support Group Attendees
Christian Trauma Counseling believes confidentiality is a vital aspect of the relationship between the group leader and group attendees. Group leaders agree to carefully guard the information offered by support group members to the fullest extent possible in order to ensure the integrity of the support group process. However, it is our responsibility to appropriately protect and warn. Support group leaders are therefore unable to maintain confidentiality in any of the following areas:
- Terrorist plans or involvement
- Any known or suspected child/elder abuse or neglect
- Suicidal intentions or homicidal intentions or plans for suicide
Confidentiality between Group Members
Group members are asked to keep all personal information disclosed in this group confidential. Please do not share other participant’s information outside of the group. This includes not disclosing the identity of other group members and agreeing to not record or take screenshots of emails, discussions, or video meetings.
Requirements for Joining Virtually
When joining meetings, please find a private space with a strong internet connection where you can be alone without anyone else in the background. When you join the Zoom call, please use a screenname that appropriately identifies you. For safety and confidentiality reasons, we request that you please not join sessions while driving or being driven in a car.
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding the group, please feel free to direct them to CTC Director Esther Smith at esthersmithcounseling@gmail.com