Your job as a Guide is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space, listen with empathy, and gently steer conversations when tough topics arise. RealRoots is not a support group — if a situation feels heavy, intense, or outside your comfort zone, loop us in at [email protected] and we’ll help.
As friendships deepen, meaningful and vulnerable conversations naturally emerge. This guide offers tools to help you make your group feel safe, supported, and connected — without stepping into a therapeutic role.
RealRoots is a social group, and Guides are event facilitators, not counselors or therapists.
Your responsibilities do not include:
If anything feels overwhelming or you’re unsure how to handle it, email us right away:
You don’t need special training to support someone. You can always offer: