Workshop Participant Agreement and Liability Waiver

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By signing below, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

This workshop is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Although the facilitators are licensed clinical social workers, participation in this workshop does not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, mental health treatment, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or any other clinical service. Participation does not establish a therapist-client relationship with any facilitator.

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​This workshop is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, psychiatric treatment, or crisis services. Participants experiencing significant emotional distress are encouraged to seek appropriate professional care.

I understand that this workshop may include psychoeducation, discussion, mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, yoga, stretching, movement, nervous system regulation activities, and other experiential exercises. I acknowledge that participation may involve physical, emotional, and psychological risks, including but not limited to muscle strain, injury, aggravation of existing conditions, dizziness, emotional discomfort, anxiety, sadness, frustration, or other unexpected reactions.

I affirm that I am physically and emotionally capable of participating and understand that my participation is voluntary. I may decline to participate in any activity or discontinue participation at any time.

I understand that this workshop is not intended for the processing or treatment of individual trauma, mental health conditions, or specific personal incidents. Participants are asked to refrain from seeking individualized clinical guidance or processing personal traumatic experiences during the workshop.

I understand that discussions and exercises may evoke emotional reactions. I accept full responsibility for monitoring my own physical and emotional well-being during participation.

To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and release, waive, and hold harmless the facilitators, organizers, venue, and any affiliated individuals or entities from any claims, demands, damages, injuries, losses, costs, or liabilities arising out of or related to my participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I understand that no guarantees have been made regarding any specific outcome, benefit, or result from participating in this workshop.

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Participants are encouraged to respect the privacy of others and not disclose information shared by fellow participants outside of the workshop. However, because this is a group educational setting, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, and the facilitators cannot ensure that all information disclosed during the workshop will remain private.

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If you have been diagnosed with a seizure disorder or have a heart condition, please consult your doctor prior to engaging in this workshop. In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize the facilitators to obtain emergency assistance on my behalf if necessary. I understand that I am responsible for any resulting medical expenses.

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I acknowledge that the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington and it's employees are not a sponsor of this event. Facilitators are renting space for the workshop and babysitting on-site. 

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Childcare Acknowledgment and Release

As a convenience to participants, limited childcare supervision may be provided during the workshop. I understand that this childcare service is offered solely as an accommodation to participants and is not intended to function as a licensed childcare center, daycare, nursery school, therapeutic program, or other regulated childcare facility under Maryland law.

I acknowledge that participation in childcare activities involves ordinary risks associated with children engaging in play, movement, and interaction with other children. To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, I voluntarily assume such risks on behalf of my child and release and hold harmless the workshop facilitators, childcare providers, organizers, venue, and affiliated individuals from claims arising from my child's participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. I understand that I remain responsible for informing staff of any allergies, medical conditions, behavioral concerns, or special needs that may affect my child's participation.

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By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this Agreement.

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