Policies Updated 27 July 2007

Better Than Ever! is a confidential support group. Each group meeting is safe, non-critical and non-judgmental. At no time should the content of any meeting be discussed outside of the meeting space.

While Better Than Ever! meetings may provide insight and strategies with regard to personal issues; it is not intended to be a substitute for medical, therapeutic or other professional advice. If professional therapy is required or desired, the services of a competent, licensed professional should be sought. The group facilitator can make referrals upon request. The owner, employees of neither the organization nor the group assume no responsibility for consequences resulting from the use of the information obtained during a Better Than Ever! meeting, or via the websites affiliated with it.

Attendance is a crucial part of Better Than Ever! meetings. Lack of attendance not only effects the member who is absent but the other members as well. In order to insure participation and to allow members to have a life outside of the group, members are allowed one excused absence per quarter. Members should notify the group facilitator by e-mail at least 24 hours prior to a missed meeting in order to use their excused absence. Any meeting missed beyond the excused absence will be charged full dues.

Meeting dues are paid in four session increments; the week a member's account reaches a zero balance you will be sent an e-mail reminder that due payments are due that week. The facilitator reserves the right to charge a 5% late fee for all dues not paid in a timely fashion.

PayPal is an option for payment; if you choose to pay in the way a $6.00 fee will be applied each time to cover processing fees deducted by PayPal.

As the group takes advantage of technology to make announcements, discuss issues and disseminate information, all members must have an active e-mail address they regularly check and a cell phone capable of receiving text messages. All communications are confidential and should be given the same respect as conversations in group.

Better Than Ever! is a private support group. We reserve the right to refuse or revoke membership to any individual at any time. Appropriate referrals for private work and/or other support groups or 12-step programs will be made in such a case.

When a member feels he or she ready to leave Better Than Ever!, we ask that the member notify the group facilitator, via e-mail and not in-group, at least three weeks in advance of her/his departure. In that way the group can process the departure and express how they feel.

Questions about any of these policies or any other matter should be directed to david@betterthanever.info.