At Roczen, we recognise the power of connection and shared experiences in the journey toward better health. Your Roczen Group is more than just a messaging channel; it's a dynamic community designed to offer professional support, foster meaningful conversations, and harness the collective wisdom of our community.
Groups are the Mentor led, peer support messaging channels within the Roczen Clinic and Mobile Apps. They connect Mentors, Champions and Patients to one another, allowing them to interact via written messages and receive carefully selected articles and resources.
Groups represent togetherness and balance, life and community. Conversation is the heart of a Group and flows through its members. The symbol for Groups is an interpretation of a Taijitu with a conversation icon (at its centre) and represents layers of participants.
Roczen Groups are spaces for open-mindedness and collaboration. As shown in the open circle of the Groups symbology, the Groups are always open to new ideas and to learning from each other.
Groups will typically contain:
Purposeful Grouping for Shared Journeys
Groups are not just about conversations; they are a structured platform for engaging in Mentoring discussions and receiving support. Patients are grouped based on their programme start date, fostering a sense of community where members embark on similar health journeys and share common learning needs and objectives. This allows for relevant discussions that celebrate successes, share struggles, and provide invaluable insights.
Mentors play a pivotal role, ensuring the relevance of discussions by sharing information and content tailored to the Group's phase in the program.
Guided by compassion
Every Group is led by a named Mentor dedicated to facilitating group discussions, providing stage-specific support, and responding to Patient questions. In some cases, guest Mentors may assist, ensuring continuous support even during the Mentor's absence.
What to Expect as a Roczen Group Member
As a member of a Roczen Group, you can anticipate:
Groups Opening Hours
Group channels are open to Patients 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays.
Research
Research shows that peer to peer support can be incredibly valuable in making, and sustaining, lifestyle change. A 2020 study even showed that peer support groups can be critical in achieving successful weight loss1. Whilst your Clinician and your Mentor are key parts of your Roczen journey, it is your peers who will be sharing similar experiences and are likely to be striving towards similar goals. Peer group support has also been shown to have significant positive emotional benefit2 , enhancing participants' wellbeing. The messaging element of Groups means that patients can engage at a time to suit them, removing the constraints of our busy schedules and demands. Crucially, groups provide a supportive environment, empowering participants to make meaningful lifestyle changes3,
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