18 Nov 2020, 09:27

Weekly Alignment Agreements
  1. I desire to participate in online or in person groups as part of Weekly Alignments™.
  2. My participation is voluntary. I acknowledge that I am not obligated to participate in any activity or exercise and can sit out anytime.
  3. I hereby agree to treat every participant with the utmost respect in all my interactions and to keep anything that is said or shared in the confidential space of Weekly Alignments™ 100% private, confidential, and anonymous.
  4. I will not participate in any financial, business, therapeutic, or sexual relationship that a reasonable person would consider to be exploitative.
  5. Weekly Alignments™ provides an experiential, educational program, which may involve physical, emotional and psychological activity, and in cases of such activity there is always a risk involved. I understand that in a group workshop setting, the instructor(s) are not responsible for monitoring physical, emotional and psychological limits, or the limits of other participants, and that I am therefore responsible for assessing the risk any individual or group activity poses to me, and choosing a safe course of action for myself.
  6. I agree to completely assume the risk and responsibility for any injuries or damages suffered by me arising out of my participation in all Weekly Alignments™ events.
  7. I understand that Weekly Alignments™ is not therapeutic in design or claim, nor is not a substitute for medical treatment, psychotherapy, or any state-certified health program.
  8. Weekly Alignments™ organization specifically advises that Weekly Alignments™ Leaders are trained facilitators, not psychological professionals.
  9. I hereby fully and completely waive and release Weekly Alignments™ and all respective representatives, leaders, teachers, directors, officers, and employees from any and all actions, claims, demands, damages and liability for personal injuries or damages, which has resulted or may hereinafter result, arising, directly or indirectly, from my participation in Weekly Alignments™ events.
  10. I acknowledge that I am voluntarily assuming all risks associated with my participation in Weekly Alignments™ events and voluntarily agree to accept any and all risks of injury or death.

Guidelines

  1. No drugs or alcohol. If you are high or have been drinking, tell the group. Honor this sacred space.
  2. If you judge another person, notice how these judgements are about yourself.
  3. We do our best to use I Statements, not You/We statements. When we take responsibility for our language we can take responsibility for ourselves.
  4. Ask another member before you give feedback. They may say no.
  5. Feedback is a reflection on what you heard/saw/felt, and is focused on the one who is sharing. Opinions and Advice are only given if requested.
  6. Let the group leader know if you cannot arrive on time.