Alchemical Somatic Fields - Course Agreements

I consent to the receiving of healing work in the Early Timeline Gathering.  I understand that the basic purpose of this course is learning re-regulation of fields and soma.  Giving as much notice as possible, I understand that I can say No to, or modify, any session, or exchange, as "seeker," "representative," or "witness."

I understand that it is not a function of this gathering to diagnose any health conditions, or to prescribe.  

Any information shared with me is educational in nature.  Sessions and exchanges are not meant to take the place of medical, chiropractic, psychiatric, or psychotherapeutic consultation.  

I understand that the instructors, assistants, and other participants cannot make any promises or guarantees with regard to healing specific health challenges.

I take full adult responsibility for my well-being during and after the current training, including movement exercises, and fields demos, sessions, and exchanges.  I am in good enough physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual condition, and can participate in the current training.

I understand that it is recommended that all persons here be in relationship (before, during and after courses) with trusted healthcare providers, and that the instructors are not available to provide extra individual sessions during the gathering. The assistants may be available before, during (outside of class time), and after the gathering for sessions. Scheduling with them proactively is recommended. Alchemical Somatic Fields is not responsible for the conditions and outcomes of individual and group therapeutic processes, as much as we might desire to endorse each participant for their brilliance.

I agree that I will not give feedback to another person without negotiating their permission. I will use “I statements,” and I will honor the boundaries that are set. I agree to keep anonymous and confidential other participants’ process and sharing unless given explicit permission by those participants.

I understand that Alchemical Somatic Fields is a mindfully inclusive community, and may include members of groups (variety of cultures, genders, sexual orientation, races and more) with whom I have not had much regular intimate experience. I commit to rising to a higher level of cultural competence consciousness in holding space for and receiving classmates’ shared information, as well as in my own sharings, in practice rooms or the large group. 

I understand that in order to raise the level of the group interactions, I may be asked to learn more about certain aspects of cultural competence before returning another time.

In the gathering, I will work within the scope of practice of the material taught in the gathering. After the gathering, I will represent myself as a participant. I understand that the certificate of participation does not grant licensing to practice therapeutic work. I will continue to work within the scope of practice determined by governing bodies to which I am responsible, aware of my local laws.

Other than previously publicly available information, I understand that spoken, written, and recorded information provided as part of this Alchemical Somatic Fields training - including all visuals and graphics (including but not limited to maps), handouts, documents and images, remain the intellectual property and copyrighted material of Alchemical Somatic Fields, and as such any requests to copy, reproduce, publish, teach, share, etc. may only occur with express written permission. Once written permission has been given, I agree to give credit to the lineage from which I learned the material.

I give permission for information and/or recordings from my experiences to be used, keeping me anonymous, in the instructors' and assistants' personal supervision sessions, and educational material they present.

I have been informed that in this kind of workshop consent-based touching and holding at right distance may occur and are considered healing and therapeutic. I agree to not touch others with sexual intent and not to invite sexual touching from others.

There may be fluctuation in enrolled students or assistants. The instructors will do their best to ensure the harmonic nature of each group. Some recordings may be shared at the instructors' discretion, for example to bring future classmates or assistants up to speed with theoretical and practical course material. These may also be shared with other teaching team members for training purposes. (ETG's have not yet been recorded. This part is here in case a Seeker requests a recording.)

I understand that mind-altering substances (plants, drugs, alcohol) are not to be used during class. Because a foundational part of this work involves developing increasing capacity for perceptual awareness and also because some classmates may hold early attachment injuries involving substance use/abuse, I agree to show up as present as possible without the use of recreational drugs or mind altering substances during the days I attend the training. I understand that Alchemical Somatic Fields practices can themselves be mind-altering, and that I am responsible for my own stabilization and a return to common sense before such things as driving or making life-altering decisions. 

I understand that this training should not be relied upon as one's only source of individual or group therapy, shadow work, process workshops, conflict resolution, or professional supervision (even though each of those may at times happen during the gathering). While some such support is available during the training, it is recommended that students come with, or develop, many layers of such support.

I note that though this gathering conveys theory and practical tools - it is not intended to teach a foundation of trauma resolution, fields education, business skills, or practice development.

I understand that full tuition payment is due before or at the beginning of the gathering, or according to our monthly tuition agreement. If I need to change or cancel my participation, I am aware of the cancellation and refund policy stated on the course website and application I submitted. 

I will treat the class as a learning environment and will not sell my products or services during class, or add participants to my mailing list without their explicit request.

I agree to hold Alchemical Somatic Fields, the teachers, assistants, and classmates, Zoom and/or the training location harmless with regard to any injury, liability, or loss I may incur as a result of attending this training.

I will not leave the gathering during workshop hours, with the intent of not returning for the day(s), without first consulting with and/or informing the gathering team directly.

The team reserves the right to ask students to pause their participation and leave, for any reason.

Attending this gathering includes the agreement to honor the points in this document.