These guidelines apply to the monthly grief circles and all events hosted by Pet Grief Pathfinder.
Pet Grief Pathfinder is committed to being an inclusive and nondiscriminatory environment for individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, neurotype, body size, ability, size and shape, or health status. Our events are open to everyone who wishes to attend in a respectful and non-judgmental manner with the intention that this is a place where we come together in community.
Participation in any of our classes or events is optional and you are encouraged to participate in a way which feels comfortable for you. Cameras are optional in our virtual spaces.
We ask that you do not contact individuals outside of our event spaces unless you have a previous relationship with them and the communication is welcome and encouraged. Anyone who uses our online spaces to engage in unwelcome behavior toward others without their consent will be barred from further participation.
While we request that information shared in our grief circles will not be shared, we cannot guarantee this will be the case. Likewise, there is no recording, screen sharing, or screen capping of any grief circle or designated online event.
We request that everyone participating within our online spaces is over the age of 18 or a legal adult in their jurisdiction.
Code of Conduct
Individuals will be treated with dignity and respect and offer the same to everyone in turn. We try to avoid ablelist or discriminatory language and do not tolerate verbal, physical, and/or sexual harassment, abuse or violations of consent and personal boundaries, discrimination, or any dismissal of the lived experience of other participants. Any violation will be addressed directly and immediately and may result in removal from our spaces.
Mental Health Care
When entering monthly grief circles or any group online space, please be aware that there may not be time to properly and completely process grief or other strong emotions. Pet Grief Pathfinder asks that you care for yourself in all ways (yes, drink your water, take your meds) and should you need additional support please reach out for an individual session.
If you are in mental health crisis you may reach out to 988 in the US. Other countries may also have their own crisis lines.
Take care of yourself and let’s take care of one another.