BOHYPNIC ®
Community (Members Collective) Guidelines
Welcome to Bohypnic. These guidelines help us create and protect the intentional space we're building together.
To support this space, it requires us as a community to hold collective care.
Our values of Intention, Connection and Unity are not just words - they are how we show up for each other.
Sometimes joining new spaces can take a while to settle into and we respect that it can feel quite daunting sometimes to enter into a new community.
Our community guidelines are a gentle outline to help you show up with clarity and ease in the spirit of this space.
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Community Code of Connection
These are the practical touch-points for how we hold our sessions together.
Presence & Participation
Have your camera turned on, at least at the beginning of each session, to help create safety in the online space
Use the raised hand feature, type in the chat, and use the emojis, share support in the group
Engage in whatever way feels comfortable to you, hold an open mind, and share feedback
We will close on the hour, with the option to stay present for the final, optional 30-minute sharing space, there's no pressure to stay
If You Need Support
If you need support during a session, please send a direct message to the facilitator of the space
In an emergency, contact your local emergency services directly. We do take your emergency contact details when you create your member profile and join the community, but there is only so much support we're able to provide, not being in the same location as you
With this in mind, please be mindful of the environment you join calls from, ensure you have someone to call for support and are in a peaceful, safe environment
Move With Collective Care + Be Mindful of Others
Be mindful of what is shared, the tenderness of this space, and the impact on others.
We bring a therapeutic energy into this space, but this is not a therapy support group.
We invite this space to be a place of reflection, connection, and hope amongst the noise of the world.
If you're holding something heavily political, emotionally heavy, or traumatic - something recent or from your past that's feeling hard to carry alone - please reach out to us via email in advance, so we're aware and can hold the space with tenderness. We can then arrange a 1:1 conversation to explore possible referral options for direct 1:1 support. While we cannot hold therapeutic responsibility in the group space, we will do what we can to point you toward the right support.
We invite you to be mindful of what you bring into our group sharing spaces and circles, as it can evoke emotional responses and resurface things for others who may be navigating something similar.
Respect the Depth & Trust Within This Space
Resonate from your own heart, please only share advice with others if it's directly asked for
What is shared here, remains held here. Please treat what others share in this space as confidential.
Recording & Presence
Our online sessions and community calls are held as live, confidential spaces. Only the Bohypnic team may record these, and only where this has been made clear in advance. Recording or screenshotting a call or online gathering without this permission breaks the trust that holds this space, and will be treated as a serious breach of these guidelines.
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Our Shared Commitments
We Show Up With Intention. We practice presence.
This means being genuine in our interactions, listening deeply and contributing thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Engagement + Presence
We show up with intention, bringing our authentic selves in ways we feel comfortable to share.
We are mindful with what and how we share, leaning into kindness, consideration and inspiration.
We listen gently and speak truthfully.
We hold space for each other intentionally.
We engage, we show up, we participate.
We honour each person's journey, understanding that growth unfolds differently for us all and we celebrate the process for each other.
We share directly from our own heart and own experience. Allowing others to take or leave what they feel resonate with.
Confidentially + Trust
We protect the sacredness of what is shared, keeping confidentiality within our hearts for each other and honouring all that is shared in this space.
We practice kindness with ourselves and each other, extending grace when we stumble and remembering that we are all learning how to do this journey we call life together.
We reach out if something feels off or uncomfortable - this space remains safe when we build it together.
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In the Rare Case of an Emergency
If you experience a medical or safety emergency during a session:
Contact your local emergency services directly - we are not able to do this on your behalf, as we won't always know exactly where you are joining from.
If you can, let the facilitator know so we can support you and hold the space around you.
Reach out to someone near you - a connection, housemate, or emergency contact - if you have one who can help in the moment.
We take your safety into consideration when collecting emergency contact details upon signup (it is your responsibility to keep these updated) and will do what we can to support you. Though, due to the online nature of this space, our ability to assist in an emergency is limited. Please prioritise your safety when considering your environment and the spaces you join online calls from.
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We Cultivate Connection Through Respect
We honour each individuals journey, identity and boundaries.
This space is built on mutual respect, safety and the understanding that we are all navigating different seasons within our lives.
In practice:
No harassment, discrimination or harmful language
Hold space for different perspectives and outlooks
If someone shares from a vulnerable place, respond with care or attentively listen - avoid “fixing"
Pause before posting or responding - ask yourself if your contribution adds value
Avoid over-posting or sharing repeated content
Share from your own experience using "I" statements rather than sharing unsolicited advice
Remember that attentive silence and listening is also a valuable form of presence
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We Build Unity Through Responsibility
We take ownership of our impact and contribute to collective wellbeing.
Building community means we are accountable to each other and to the space we are co-creating.
In practice:
If you are concerned about someone's contribution, address it with care and reach out to our team
Move with humility when misunderstandings arise and be open to feedback
Share your gifts and contributions but avoid excessive spam
Be mindful of others and contribute towards empowering the collective community
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What We Don’t Allow
Some actions immediately break the safety and integrity of our space.
We hold zero tolerance for:
Harassment or bullying
Discrimination
Hate speech
Spam or excessive self-promotion
Unsolicited sales pitches or recruitment
Boundary violations including unwanted contact, pressure or inappropriate behaviour
Sharing others' private information without explicit consent
Sharing member-exclusive content - Event links, course materials, resources, or login credentials with non-members
Collecting or storing other members' personal information (names, contact details, etc.) for use outside the community
Recording, screenshotting, or capturing calls, online sessions, or gatherings by any means, other than by the Bohypnic team
These actions will result in immediate removal from the community.
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Copyright
Everything shared within Bohypnic, including sessions, resources, writing, and materials, is copyrighted and belongs to Bohypnic. Please don't copy, reproduce, or redistribute this content outside the space.
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Navigating Grey Areas
We recognise that community is complex and sometimes we get things wrong.
Here's how we handle the in-between moments:
Vulnerable sharing:
We welcome vulnerability but we also protect the collective nervous system of our space and of you each as individuals.
If sharing feels urgent or unprocessed consider:
- Reaching out to our team or using our resource links for dedicated support
- Adding a content note before sharing heavy topics so people can choose their engagement
Unsolicited advice:
We are here to support, not to fix each other. Before offering guidance, ask: "Are you looking for guidance and input or would you just like to be heard?"
Disagreements:
Healthy discourse is welcome. Conflicts handled with care can deepen connection. But if disagreement becomes personal, divisive or disrespectful we'll step in to support resolution or ask members to step back.
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Our Accountability Process
When guidelines are crossed:
Minor missteps - We'll reach out privately with care and curiosity to understand what happened and support realignment
Repeated patterns - We'll have a restorative conversation about impact and invite reflection on whether this community is the right fit
Serious violations - Immediate removal to protect the safety and integrity of the space. We approach accountability through a lens of growth - but we will always prioritise the safety of the collective.
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Keeping the Space Fresh
To keep our space current, safe, and easy to move through, we may regularly review the platform and clear out older posts, photos, and other content. We may also remove content that is no longer relevant to the community or that doesn’t fit the spirit of these guidelines.
This is part of tending the space. It doesn’t mean anything was done wrong, and removal isn’t a judgement of you or what you shared.
If there is something you’d like to hold onto, we gently encourage you to keep your own copy.
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This Space is Co-Created
These guidelines will evolve as we grow. We welcome your input, questions and reflections.
If something doesn't feel right, share it with us.
If you witness harm, let us know.
If you need support navigating these guidelines, contact us.
By being here, you are actively choosing to show up with intention, cultivate connection and contribute to collective growth.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our team at members@bohypnic.com
These guidelines work alongside our Terms & Privacy Policy, which covers the fuller legal terms of membership.
These guidelines reflect our commitment to building unity.
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As a collective, these are the values we are guided by and built upon.
Intention
We are intentional with our presence and purpose.
We move with respect in our interactions, honouring individual perspectives and remaining open to growth.
Connection
We cultivate connection through support.
We uplift and encourage one another, collectively honouring the safe space of the community.
Unity
We guide and contribute toward our collective growth.
By focusing on our personal growth, we learn from one another and hold space for our shared journeys.
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In summary, our values represent one word - Respect.
Respect for Ourselves.
Respect for Others.
Respect for the Community.
Respect for Life itself.
When moving from this place, we are choosing to come together and to choose collective care.