Participant Agreement, Recording Consent, and Release of Liability

By registering for Mindful Boundaries Foundations, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

Educational Purpose

Mindful Boundaries Foundations is an educational program that explores mindfulness, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, communication, and healthy boundaries. The course is intended for educational and personal growth purposes only and is not psychotherapy, counseling, mental health treatment, medical care, or crisis intervention.

Instructor Qualifications

The course is facilitated by Cynthia Garner, D.B.H., a certified mindfulness teacher and educator with formal training in mindfulness-based interventions, somatic awareness practices, and trauma-informed approaches. Dr. Garner's role in this program is that of educator and mindfulness teacher. She is not providing psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis, treatment, medical advice, or healthcare services through this program.

Participation in this course does not establish a therapist-client, coach-client, healthcare provider-patient, or other professional treatment relationship between participants and the instructor.

Voluntary Participation

I understand that participation in mindfulness, meditation, movement, reflective exercises, and group discussions is voluntary. I am responsible for monitoring my own physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing and may modify, pause, or discontinue any practice at any time.

Assumption of Risk

I acknowledge that mindfulness and contemplative practices may bring awareness to difficult thoughts, emotions, memories, sensations, or experiences. While such practices are generally considered safe and beneficial for many individuals, outcomes vary and participation involves inherent risks. I accept full responsibility for my participation and for any consequences that may arise from my involvement in the program.

Health and Mental Health Responsibility

I understand that it is my responsibility to seek appropriate medical, psychological, or therapeutic support if needed. If I have concerns about my ability to safely participate, I agree to consult with an appropriate healthcare professional before enrolling.

Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I release and hold harmless Cynthia Garner, her employees, contractors, affiliates, and representatives from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from or related to my participation in this program, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Recording Consent

I understand that live course sessions may be audio and video recorded for educational and program development purposes.

By participating in the course, I grant Cynthia Garner permission to record, reproduce, edit, and incorporate these recordings, in whole or in part, into future course materials, educational programs, and self-paced offerings. Recordings may be edited at the instructor's discretion.

Participants who prefer not to appear in recordings may choose to keep their camera off, limit verbal participation, or participate through written chat when appropriate.

Participant Contributions

I retain ownership of my personal experiences, stories, and original contributions. By participating in recorded sessions, I grant permission for my contributions to appear in course recordings and related educational materials derived from those recordings.

Agreement

By completing my registration, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined here.