Support Group Meetings 2009/10

Adult Support Group: May 4, June 1  7:00 p.m.

Note: This is for adults with OCD only, not family or friends. For those wishing to attend the adult support group for the first time, please contact Jan at the office (942-3331)

Family and Friends Support Group:   Note:  This group has been temporarily suspended until the Fall of 2010.  If you are interested, please contact our office at 942-3331

Post CBT:  GOAL group.  If you have been through CBT for OCD and would like to continue learning and working on Recovery with others, please contact our office.  This group will begin again the first week in May and meet for 8-10 weeks.

New!  Support group for adults with Compulsive Hoarding.  Meets once a month. For more information contact the OCD office at 942-3331

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Code of Conduct for Support Groups

OCD is a neuro-biological disorder for which help is available. The Goals of the OCDC Support Groups are:

• To promote nurturing and support
• To promote self-disclosure
• To promote the art of listening
• To promote a non-judgmental atmosphere

Everyone who attends the group should receive support from the other members. Members should be sensitive to other people's feelings, practice good listening skills, give caring support and encourage humour and laughter. Everyone should feel assured that the Support Group will always:

• Promote respect for others
• Be a relaxed open environment
• Maintain confidentiality (don't mention names and members' stories outside the group)
• Provide support (encourage understanding and sharing of experiences)
• Provide a positive atmosphere and reduce stress by not being judgemental
• Eliminate negative outcomes from occurring by tending to situations immediately in an assertive and productive manner
• Provide a safe place that is non-threatening
• Provide a non-confrontational, non-argumentative atmosphere
• Encourage members to be good listeners, allow others time to talk, see a situation from another person's point of view
• Tell only our own stories and not give "professional" advice