Details and guidelines for the virtual ocular melanoma support group hosted by TJU social workers and the MRF.

1. Ocular Melanoma Support Group
Welcome to the group!
May 11, 2016
1pm EST

2. Group Leaders
Greg Garber, MSW, LCSW
Thomas Jefferson University
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH
Thomas Jefferson University
Britainy Stephens, MSW, LSW
Thomas Jefferson University

3. Group Details
• 1 hour (1-2pm EST) monthly for 6 months
• First Wednesday of the month (June 1st)
• oncologysocialwork@jefferson.edu
• ljohnston@melanoma.org
• Meet as one group then divide into breakout groups
(primary/metastatic)

4. Online Support Group Ground Rules
1. All online support groups are closed to non-registered members to ensure confidentiality. All information discussed in the online support
group will be kept confidential. Participants acknowledge they are not permitted to discuss or repeat any information discussed within the
support group with others.
2. Participants agree to not print off any correspondence from the online support group.
3. At the end of each support group, all correspondence will be deleted from the website.
4. Participants acknowledge that any inappropriate language or topics will not be permitted.
5. Moderators/facilitators of the online support group reserve the right to remove the user if that user employs any message or topic that is
deemed inappropriate or uses unsuitable language.
6. All participants agree to respect other participants’ opinions and discussions.
7. Participants agree to not provide medical advice to other participants as this forum is not a substitution for medical advice or treatment
for specific medical conditions. Participants are encouraged to seek consultation from a qualified healthcare professional.
8. Participants agree to not discuss other group members who are not present.
9. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Participants have the right to ask questions and the right to refuse to answer.
10. Participants agree to accept members as they are and avoid making judgments.

5. Discussion Guide
• Introductions (1-2 mins)
• Format/structure of group
• Technical questions
• What are your goals?
• Education/Support?