Code of Conduct

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1. It is essential that persons attending support meetings are able to feel comfortable and relaxed. No person must make any comments that may cause offence or embarrassment to others.
2. Persons attending support meetings will be invited by the chairperson to speak about their OCD and their strategies for coping with the illness if they wish to do so. The person must be allowed to speak freely and without being interrupted by another person.
3. The meetings will be regarded as a designated safe space where confidentiality is respected. There shall be no discrimination, bullying, harassment or intimidation.
4. During any period of general discussion at a support meeting individuals will decide how much information they wish to share. No person shall ask any other person about any of the following:
   1. Their marital status.
   2. Relationships.
   3. Sexual orientation.
   4. Treatments.
   5. Therapists.
5. There shall be no discussion of politics or religion unless such discussion is necessary to enable a better understanding of a person’s OCD.
6. The chairperson and clerk of the meeting shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this code and shall have the absolute power to exclude from the meeting any person who fails to comply with any of its provisions.

The Trustees, Seek Solace OCD Support.