Terms of Use. Consistent with Modern Health's Terms of Use, by registering for access to and use of the Circles Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years of age. Modern Health Services are not available to persons under 18 years of age without parental consent.

Be present. Please silence your device (phone, laptop, tablet, etc.) notifications and be present during the entire session. Practice mindful listening by listening with your whole self, being willing to be surprised and to learn something new, and minimize multitasking.

Treat others with respect. Address one another with dignity and respect, and be open to learn from and about one another. We strictly prohibit any illegal and inappropriate activity including but not limited to hate speech, harassment, and/or threats, based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and/or any other protected class or characteristic. If an individual does violate this policy, you will be removed from the space.

Share the space. Be aware of the amount of space and time you take up. Allow all participants adequate space to contribute and be mindful not to interrupt one another.

Respect names and pronouns of the community. Do not assume the gender or identity of anyone in the group. Share your own pronouns and ask for others’ pronouns before assuming. When discussing someone whose pronouns you are unsure of, use they/them pronouns. Note that these names and pronouns may be different to the ones they use with other staff and in other office spaces.

Respect confidentiality and privacy. Only share your own experiences from the group. Do not share another participant’s personal experiences. If you speak to others about your experience, only talk about what you learned, and no specifics or identifiable information about people. For example, don’t tell people, “Veronica said she cried three times last week.” Instead, share that “folks talked about how they cried multiple times last week and it was really validating for me.”

Speak from experiences, not assumptions. Do not make generalizing statements or assumptions about others; speak only from your own experience and perspective, using “I statements.” Refrain from giving advice unless asked to do so by someone. When speaking, make sure not to discredit experiences that are different from yours. Instead, acknowledge and honor multiple perspectives.

Sharing personal experiences is optional. Everyone is entitled to their privacy and sharing personal experiences is always optional. However, when sharing a topic always be aware of the audience and what may be sensitive to the group.

Take ownership over actions and words. Consider the difference between intent and impact. Focus on the impact of your behaviors, regardless of your intentions behind them. While you may not have intended to negatively impact anyone, it is still your responsibility to take ownership for your actions and words. If you offend someone, even if it is unintentional, be willing to apologize authentically, listen, and learn to change your behavior.