Group norms promotes safety

In my group, we emulate the (Anishinaabe) talking or healing circle idea.

https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/talkingtogether/facilitated_talking_circle_fact_sheet.html

The following group norms are reviewed at the beginning of each and “every” session after introduction and before sharing begins.  It is also reinforced during the session when opportunities arise. 

The boundaries these norms delineates is between the intent to help the self  vs intent to benefit the oneness.