Forms FormsInformed ConsentCommunity GuidelinesLiability Waiver Informed Consent By signing below, you certify that you have read the follow and understand the value and limitations of engaging in the Services provided by Demystify Meditation. * **Services.** Demystify Meditation provides training, instruction, and support for the development and improvement of meditations skills, mindfulness, and broad mental-health and relationship skills and principals. The Services are offered in a group meditation setting, in an outpatient mental health clinic. **Benefits.** Systematic meta-analyses and randomized control trials indicate that meditation, mindfulness training, and mindfulness-based interventions often provide the following benefits: reduced stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression; improved emotional regulation, attention and concentration, sleep quality, management of chronic pain, and improved blood-pressure; support in recovery from substance abuse and additive processes, support in improving relationships, as well as general prosocial outcomes. **Disclaimer.** While meditation and mindfulness training have been shown to, on average, have a positive impact on wellbeing and numerous aspects of mental health and general health, I acknowledge that participation in the Services does not guarantee any particular outcomes nor does Demystify Meditation offer any assurances of such. I therefore assume full responsibility for my participation in these Services in all matters of progress, improvement, or benefits perceived or real, measurable or intangible. **Acknowledgment of risk.** I understand that meditation is not without risk. While Demystify Meditation provides a trauma-informed approach, instruction is provided by a licensed therapist, the potential negative outcomes are rare and typically mild, and mindfulness-based programs are generally considered safe, I acknowledge that these risks are inherent to the skills and practices incorporated in the Services. I understand that some risk-factors include Serious & Persistent Mental Illnesses (including but not limited to conditions involving psychosis, mania, dissociative conditions, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, or panic attacks) unresolved trauma, and intensity of practice. I therefore assume full responsibility for my participation in these Services in all matters of mindfulness-related adverse events be they perceived or real, measurable or intangible. **Confidentiality.** I acknowledge that despite being offered in a mental health clinic, the Services do not require any confidentiality standards or practices. I understand that my participation in the Services will not be anonymous and I agree to depend on the Community to be respectful of each others’ privacy and confidentiality. First Name Last Name Thank you! Please sign the next form. Community Guidelines By signing below, you certify that you have read the follow and agree to abide by the Community Guidelines. * The dM Community is built on mutual respect, safety, and shared growth. Each member of the Community contributes in their way to the richness of the other members’ experience. The purpose of the Community is to collectively pursue meditation and mindfulness skills, self-understanding, and knowledge of mental health and relational principals which support holistic thriving. The core function of the Community is to provide mutual support in the pursuit of these ends. No individual shall be excluded from the Community based on immutable characteristics, but some behaviors shall not be tolerated. By participating, you agree to: - Avoid offering unsolicited advice, therapeutic interpretations, or critiques of other participants. - Engage with others respectfully and non-judgmentally, honoring diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. - Show up on time and minimize distractions during sessions. - Respect boundaries—your own and others'. - Maintain confidentiality. What is shared in the group stays in the group, unless otherwise agreed upon. Further, the Services are offered in an outpatient mental-health clinic whose clients are guaranteed a level of confidentiality by HIPAA regulations. While Demystify Meditation is not bound by HIPAA statutes, maintaining a working relationship with the clinic requires us to be conscientious of its client’s rights. The Community is a feature of the Services, adding value to each client’s experience of engaging with the Services. As such, dM has a vested interest in maintaining the quality of the Community and reserves the right to terminate and ban any Community member who cannot or otherwise does not abide by the guidelines outlines above. We believe meditation is not just a personal practice, but a shared journey. A sense of belonging and consistency can make all the difference in staying engaged and feeling supported. When you participate with presence and care, you help create a space where others feel safe to do the same. That collective trust becomes a foundation for deeper insight, emotional growth, and sustainable habit-building. **Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from sessions or the program.** First Name Last Name Thank you! Please sign the next form. Liability Waiver By signing below, you certify that you have read the follow and both acknowledge and accept the limitations upon any liability that Demystify Meditation LLC might otherwise assume. * To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Demystify Meditation LLC and its owners, employees, affiliates, contractors, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your access to the Services. You hereby waive your right to hold Demystify Meditation LLC responsible for: - Adverse events stemming from your participation in the Services, including but not limited to emotional distress, physical discomfort, or interpersonal conflict. - Any personal or psychological reactions you may experience as a result of engaging with the Services. - The confidentiality of personal information shared by you or other participants in group settings. While we encourage discretion and uphold community agreements, we cannot guarantee the actions of other participants. - Guaranteeing any specific outcome or level of progress in your meditation practice or other aspects related to your mental-health or the wellbeing of your relationships. - Ensuring your attendance at scheduled sessions or classes. - Physical injury resulting from in-person access to the Services. All Services are offered "as-is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. You acknowledge that your use of the services is voluntary and at your own risk. First Name Last Name Thank you! Please sign the next form.