RSC Group
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What is RSC Group
RSC groups are small groups (max 8 participants) available for the following classifications:
- Support Staff
- Social Workers
- Supervisors
They are confidential and require you to join from a private space. Topics that may arise in group discussion include case consults, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, interpersonal conflicts, achievements, communication tools, navigating trauma responses, boundary setting, educational resources, and emotion regulation tools.
How often does RSC Group occur?
RSC Group cohorts run fall – spring and are 90 minutes in length. Groups typically occur 2x monthly, with the exception of group for supervisors that occurs once monthly.
Who can sign up for RSC Group?
RSC group is available to social workers who are fully onboarded and have completed CLC. It is also available to all supervisors and support staff.
Is RSC Group in-person or virtual?
Your facilitator is present via video. If you are in the office, a conference or group room is usually reserved for your group time, providing you and your peers with a confidential space to join. If you are working remotely, you may join via the video conference link.
Do I need approval from my supervisor to participate?
Approval is not needed. We encourage you to maintain open communication with your supervisor and/or team for any coverage needs or contingency planning during the times you are in RSC.
How do I sign up for RSC Group?
RSC Group cohorts run fall – spring. Sign-ups occur at the beginning of every summer and are usually run by Social Services Program Coordinator Nicole Saltzman, LCSW. Please contact Nicole with questions regarding sign-ups.
***To protect the rapport building and group dynamic that begins at the first session, late add-ins are not allowed.
RSC Group Expectations
- Confidentiality: Groups are confidential. Some exceptions will be discussed at the first session.
- Consistent Attendance: Consistency is essential to the group process and safety. Signing up is a commitment to attending at least 8 out of 12 sessions. Inconsistent attendance may result in being asked to leave the group.
- Communications: If you cannot attend, inform your facilitator via email.
- First Session: You must attend the first session to remain in the group. If you are unable to attend, please let the facilitator know, and she will contact you individually to follow up.
- Working in Office: If you are in the office, please join your peers in one of the open conference rooms. The facilitator will be present via video, allowing participants to meet in person. At least one participant will need to bring a laptop. Additional details regarding conference room reservations will follow.
- Working Remote: If you are joining remotely, please ensure you are in a private and confidential space. Avoid joining from a public space such as a cubicle, coffee shop, or open breakroom. Not only will this protect the confidentiality of the space, but it will also create a protected environment for you to engage and participate in the conversation openly.
- Participatory Experience: RSC Group is an organic conversation focused on navigating the experiences and emotions resulting from your work. Please be prepared to be present for yourself and your peers, multitasking is discouraged.
- Monthly Evaluations: As a requirement of our funding source, we are required to provide monthly evaluations. Once a month, your facilitator will be provide a link to a short survey. Please complete it as soon you receive it. Surveys are also provided to your leadership in an aggregate report at the end of each month for ongoing program evaluation.