At the same time I do not want any student to feel compelled to disclose personal material or otherwise participate in a way that makes them feel unsafe and coerced. Therefore, no aspect of your behaviors, thoughts, feelings, verbal or non-verbal messages, or attitudes expressed as a group member will be used for your grade evaluation. You could sit in utter silence for every group session and receive the same course grade as if you were the most active member. Critical Incident Log . To help you reflect on your group experience after each session you are required to complete a critical incident log.
Confidentiality is absolutely essential to the functioning of a counseling group.
In a group setting, however, confidentiality can never be absolutely guaranteed. Instead, confidentiality depends entirely on the mutual pledge of group members, leaders, and student observers not to divulge information to persons outside the group that would violate the confidentiality of a classmate. I am available during the office hours to discuss with you any problems you may be having as a result of group participation. If you feel participating in the group has become too stressful, you will be permitted to terminate your participation. However, I reserve the right to assign additional compensatory course requirements.