Alchemical Alignment Second Year Retaker

Alchemical Alignment: Somatic Work for Trauma Resolution and Embodiment of Spirit
Online Modules 8-14 Permissions, Class Agreements

I consent to the receiving of bodywork (virtual or in-person) in Alchemical Alignment training.  I understand that the basic purpose of this course is learning re-regulation of the body.  Giving as much notice as possible, I understand that I can say No to, or modify, any demo, session, or exchange, as “inside” or “outside” person.

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

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

I understand that the instructors, assistants, and my classmates 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 training, including theoretical and practical segments: ie, movement exercises, bodywork demos, and exchanges.  I am in good enough physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, energetic, and relational 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 individual sessions during trainings. The assistants may be available before, during (outside of class time), and after trainings for sessions. Scheduling with them proactively is recommended. With regard to seeing AlchAlmt Practitioners professionally, standard disclaimers apply, I will use my best skills to choose a match for myself. AlchAlmt is not responsible for the conditions and outcomes of individual and group therapeutic processes, as much as we might desire to endorse each practitioner 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 students’ process and sharing unless given explicit permission by the other students.

I understand that Alchemical Alignment is a mindfully inclusive community, and may include members of groups (variety of cultures, genders, sexual orientations, races, belief systems, 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 to another Module.
In class, I will work within the scope of practice of the material taught in class. After class, I will represent myself as a “student” or “graduate” of Alchemical Alignment. I understand that the certificate of participation does not grant certification or licensing to practice bodywork, or to call myself a trauma expert. I will continue to work within the scope of practice determined by governing bodies to which I am responsible, and become aware of my local laws. I will not claim to be trained in or practicing Somatic Experiencing or Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy unless I have taken those trainings. This mindfulness includes such things as using hashtags with integrity in social media.

Other than previously publicly available information, I understand that spoken, written and recorded information provided as part of the AlchAlmt training - including all visuals and graphics (including but not limited to maps), handouts, documents and images, remain the intellectual property and copyrighted material of AlchAlmt, 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. (See AlchAlmt Course Content Addendum, or lineage list.)

I give permission for information and/or recordings from my sharing and sessions 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 touching and holding at right distance occur as a matter of course 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 some fluctuation in enrolled students and assistants module to module, as re-taking students may join to revisit course material. The instructors will do their best to ensure the harmonic nature of each group. Some previous class recordings may be shared at the instructors' discretion, for example to bring future classmates, assistants, and teachers up to speed with theoretical and practical course material. These may also be shared with other teaching team members for training purposes. 

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 Alignment 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. 

If I am submitting the course CE’s to NCBTMB for credit, I agree to be present in every segment of that Module, submit feedback forms, and practice all skills taught with practice partners in person, not only virtually.
I understand that this training should not be relied upon as one's main source of individual or group therapy, or a process workshop, or a place for conflict resolution, or professional supervision (even though each of those may at times happen during the program). While some such support is available during the training, it is recommended that students come with, or develop while here, many layers of support.

I note that this course is full of theory and practical tools intended for 1:1 private practice - it is not intended to teach a foundation of business skills or practice development.

I understand that full tuition payment is due before or at the beginning of class, 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 AlchAlmt, 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 workshop.

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

If I need to miss any part of a class, I understand that I am responsible to make up the missed segment. This would include any or all of the following: watching the videos, scheduling peer exchanges, participating in Integration Circles, arranging classmates’ tutorials, and/or engaging the assistants or teachers in sessions with regard to that segment. 

The teaching team reserves the right to ask students to pause their studies and join a future cohort, or re-take any module before continuing.

Attending any module includes the agreement to honor the points in this document in that and subsequent modules.