Some considerations for your group:

• This is not a gossip session; we honor each other’s stories.

• Practice active listening and pause before offering commentary.

• Speak with encouragement and grace.

• Maintain confidentiality. What’s shared in the group stays in the group.

• Be mindful of how much you speak. Make room for others.

• Begin discussion immediately after the video to maintain emotional momentum.

• Use provided Waypoint questions as a guide but rephrase in your own words. Avoid reading them verbatim.

• Follow the 90/10 principle: Listen 90%, Speak 10%.

• Embrace silence; it allows space for reflection.

• Gently steer conversation toward the session’s main takeaway, ideally allowing the group to arrive at it naturally.

• Redirect discussions that become off-topic or emotionally unproductive.

• Be prepared to address challenging dynamics (e.g., dominating personalities, unsolicited advice, antagonistic behavior) through private follow-up conversations.

• Ask your pastor for additional counseling resources you can direct people to.

• We have a partnership with Faithful Counseling (a global online counseling ministry) that may be a great referral resource: www.faithfulcounseling.com/nothingiswasted.

• Make sure you have discussed with your pastor/leader the protocol if someone mentions harm-oriented behavior like abuse or suicide. Depending on the law and the confession, your church may be held liable for information–be clear on formal processes for the protection of all involved.

• You can find Referral Guidance in the Facilitator Training section.