MEN
1.I understand that the SABR Maintenance Class is a “class” and not therapeutic in nature. This is considered a psychoeducational and support class for graduates of the SABR (or LifeSTAR) program. In the class I will be reviewing and learning basic information necessary to live in active recovery free from my addictive behaviors.
2.I understand that participation in the Maintenance Class requires that I am a graduate of the SABR program and I am in active recovery and NOT in active relapse. If I am relapsing I will seek out professional help to get my recovery and sobriety back on track before attending.
3.As a graduate of the SABR program I recognize the importance of actively engaging in my recovery work outside of class. My recovery is only as effective as my commitment to my personal work. The class instructors do not hold magical insights for my life.
WOMEN
1.I understand that the SABR Maintenance Class is a “class” and not therapeutic in nature. This is considered a psychoeducational and support class for graduates of the SABR (or LifeSTAR) program who are healing from the effects of intimate betrayal.
2.I understand that participation in the Maintenance Class requires that I am a graduate of the SABR program and I am able to utilize tools and resources to assist me in staying emotionally grounded. If I am currently in an active relational crisis, I will seek professional help and join the group when the crisis has stabilized.
3.As a graduate of the SABR program I recognize the importance of actively engaging in my healing work outside of class. My healing is only as effective as my commitment to my personal work. The class instructors do not hold magical insights for my life.
MEN & WOMEN
1.I understand the group is “open” and various graduates may attend from month to month.
2.I understand that appropriate attire is important due to the nature of the topic. I do not want to create distractions for class members and will avoid wearing tight clothing, short-shorts or miniskirts, tank tops, midriffs, controversial or explicit graphics, or anything similar.
3.I commit to total confidentiality. I will not disclose outside of my group personal identifying information or stories about other group members. This includes sharing with my spouse information or stories that others share about their spouse or situation. If sending emails or texts, I will use extra precautions and seek permission with the recipient of the email before sending messages using either method. I understand that I must use caution when posting to any online or social media sites. Failure to abide by confidentiality rules may cause me to be removed from future participation in the class. In some situations, I could be found legally responsible for breaching others' confidentiality.
4.I understand that if I disclose that a child is currently being abused in any way or, that I am feeling suicidal or homicidal, the instructor or group therapist will be required by law to report such information to the appropriate authorities.
5.I agree to not bring weapons of any kind to the class - including weapons permitted by concealed carry laws.
6.I agree to not bring children or infants to the class for any reason.
7.I agree to have no sexual contact or with other group members, nor to engage in solicitous behavior. Failure to abide by this agreement will cause me to be immediately removed from participation in the class or group.
8.I agree to not solicit money, services or engage in business dealings with other group members.
9.I realize that classes will never provide the one-on-one interaction that individual therapy provides. I understand having a primary therapist to help with individual issues as they arise is highly suggested during my participation in the maintenance class.
10.I understand that SABR encourages participants to seek appropriate support and guidance from spiritual leaders, but SABR does not impose spiritual or religious agendas. Similarly, I understand that I am encouraged to make outside support meetings part of my ongoing plan.
11.I understand that my ongoing class participation is reliant on the clinical judgment of the instructor and/or my individual therapist. Removal from the maintenance class does not reflect negatively on me, rather it is a clinical judgment based on what is best for me. Similarly, I understand that I have the right to leave the class at any time. I will provide a simple explanation to the instructor.
12.I understand that SABR is outlined for heterosexual couples and individuals. The therapists who facilitate the program are not trained nor equipped to handle specialized issues within the LGBTQIA+ community. I can ask for a specialized referral if needed.
13.I release confidentiality and give permission to Family Strategies, (“Family Strategies”) and its professional staff to discuss my personal information with one another for the purpose of my therapeutic benefit and coordination of care if necessary. Shared information includes, but is not limited to, treatment plans, intake assessments and progress notes. “Professional staff” includes, but are not limited to, the Executive Team, Clinical Supervisors, therapists and interns who have expertise regarding specific clinical issues and treatment planning.
Additionally, I understand the SABR program has a team of specialists who help within the program and I give my consent for any of them to facilitate the class. I understand that my plan will focus on my own work, and not on a specific instructor. I give my consent to other instructors, therapists, interns and supervisors at the agency visiting, observing or facilitating my class or group at any time, and I consent to their accessing our individual and group records in order to collaborate and coordinate my treatment plan.
14.I understand that I may revoke my consent at any time by written notice, and that my participation in any program at Family Strategies Counseling Center is conditional on the above consent.
15.I understand that due to the nature of this class, neither Family Strategies nor its instructors may release class records without compromising the confidentiality of other participants. All class records are stored “together” on a single form, which makes individual notes for the class unavailable for copy and release. I understand that if I require class records for any legal reason I (or my health care decision maker) must make such a request in writing, and Family Strategies and its instructors are restricted to supplying only dates of service and general topics reviewed during class sessions.
Family Strategies does not allow either the instructors or client to record any portion of video or telephonic therapy sessions unless prior consent has been obtained in writing for the purpose of training or supervision.
16.I understand that insurance does not allow for classes or consultations, but only for therapeutic services. The Maintenance Class is considered educational, and is not intended to diagnose or treat psychopathology and mental illness.