Intoxication

If someone appears to be intoxicated and is behaving in such a way as to disrupt the other participants, you can refer to the Guide for Handling Participants Under the Influence.

Dealing with a Crisis

If anyone indicates that they have had thoughts or intentions of harming themselves or anyone else, please direct them immediately to contact the 988 crisis line (US and Canada) or the local crisis line in their area.

For added support or guidance for yourself as a meeting facilitator dealing with a crisis situation, please send an email to info@moderation.org and one of our MM team members will respond as quickly as possible.

Other Difficult Situations

We have compiled some suggestions from other seasoned facilitators for How to Handle Difficult Situations in meetings, including:

1. Audio/Connection Problems
2. Getting Off Topic / Talking Too Much
3. Sharings That Are Too Religious or Political
4. Giving Too Much Advice
5. Under The Influence
6. Knocking “AA” Or Other 12 Step Programs
7. Struggling with Drug Abuse
8. Dangerous or Illegal Behavior