Handout 4: Suggested Group Covenant
Part of Principled Commitment
Together, we covenant to explore and nurture healthy communication with our partners and others in our group. We will:
- Listen with an open mind and open heart
- Recognize each couple as being made up of two different people, each with his/her own perspective
- Respect the privacy of our fellow participants by keeping personal stories confidential
- Participate fully and freely
- Respect others and their opinions
- Reserve the right to pass
- Expect unfinished business
- Enjoy the challenge of learning something new together
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