Participant Waiver & Acknowledgement

Welcome to The Capacity to Care.

This program has been created to support greater awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, reflection, compassion, and the capacity to navigate the demands of work and everyday life.

The program includes facilitated workshops, Practice Labs, guided practices, self-reflection, educational content, coaching-based inquiry, and access to supporting resources through the Anāya Within online portal.

Before participating, please read and acknowledge the following.

1. Nature and Purpose of the Program

   I understand that The Capacity to Care is an educational, experiential, coaching and professional-development program.

   The program may draw upon approaches and practices informed by coaching, neuroscience, psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles, Positive Intelligence, Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Āyurveda, meditation, mindfulness, breath awareness, somatic/body-based awareness, contemplative practices and other wellbeing approaches.

   I understand that these approaches are provided for education, self-awareness, reflection and personal/professional development.

   Participation in the program does not create a psychologist, psychotherapist, physician, healthcare-provider or other regulated health-professional relationship with Anāya Within or its facilitator.

2. This Program Is Not Medical or Mental Health Treatment

   I understand that this program is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical or mental health condition and is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, psychological treatment, counselling, crisis intervention or other appropriate professional healthcare.

   I understand that I am responsible for seeking qualified professional support for medical, psychological or mental health concerns when appropriate.

   If I am uncertain whether a practice or activity is appropriate for me, I understand that I may choose not to participate and may consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

3. Voluntary Participation and Personal Choice

   Participation in practices, exercises, reflections and group discussions is voluntary.

   I understand that I am always welcome to:

   modify a practice;

   pause or stop a practice;

   keep my eyes open during meditation or guided practices;

   choose not to answer a reflection question;

   choose not to share personal information with the group; or

   participate in a way that feels appropriate for me.

   I understand that there are no “right” answers or expected personal disclosures within this program.

   I remain responsible for determining my own level of participation and communicating any concerns or limitations when appropriate.

4. Emotional and Reflective Nature of the Work

   Some program topics may include discussions or reflections related to stress, difficult experiences, emotional patterns, grief, loss, responsibility, boundaries, relationships, personal beliefs and other aspects of lived experience.

   I understand that self-reflection and contemplative practices can sometimes bring awareness to uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, memories or experiences.

   I understand that I am not required to explore or disclose anything that I do not wish to explore or share.