Newcomers should not assume they know everything. Find an oldermentor within the community to help learn about the community,its healing practices, and its values, urged Mehl-Madrona.

• 梅尔马德罗纳主张，新手不应当假装什么都了解。从所在群体中找一位年长的良师帮助了解这个群体、群体的治疗手段、及其价值。