Lake House’s very existence is to build a genuinely supportive community. Every individual who joins us must feel free to show up as their authentic and unique self, very much informed by the aforementioned constructs and resulting life events, in order to experience what Brene Brown calls “true belonging.” True belonging reinforces our belief in the impenetrable human connection that we so often doubt due to hurt and shame. Lake House participants are asked specifically to join with others in their most vulnerable moments, and that can only happen when all feel truly welcome. Sharing moments of growth, joy, pain, and learning together as a community deepens our well of compassion for ourselves and others, strengthening our endurance to stay rooted in empathy during the toughest moments of parenthood and personhood. Any mindsets that intentionally threaten this are not welcome. 

Lake House also stands on the belief that we are all learning and unlearning every day. A commitment to open and authentic communication at all times, and especially if your personhood has been trespassed, is something we ask of all participants. We ask for the opportunity to create learning experiences and genuine repairs for all involved if ever you experience hurt or shame, overtly or covertly, intentionally or unintentionally, during a Lake House interaction. That said, if it is observed that you are in a place in your personal journey where you would most benefit from some additional awareness of the feelings of others your facilitator may remove you from the group setting in favor of more individualized work. 

Additionally, if via the reading of our Statement of Equality questions have arisen for you about whether or not these principles are within your current belief system, we ask that you let us know ahead of joining us for your first group. We commit to asking all interested parties if they have read this statement and open the conversation for questions.