L & B Consulting, Inc.

William Bengston, PhD

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Bengston Energy Healing Method^®

Release and Agreement to Participate in Workshop

Thank you for enrolling and participating in the Bengston Energy Healing Method Workshop (the “Workshop”).  As part of the information presented during the Workshop, you understand you will be introduced to the Bengston Energy Healing Method^® (the “Method”), an innovative energy-based healing technique developed by William Bengston, PhD that engages energy fields and systems natural to each person and the Universe.  The premise is the Method creates changes in the energy or spiritual aspects of the client which then can manifest in the physical body.  When using the Method, a qualified and authorized Method practitioner is connecting to the energy or spiritual “bodies” of the client not the physical body which is the domain of the medical field and other allied health care professionals.  You understand there is a distinction between “healing” using the Method and the practice of medicine or any other licensed health care practice.      

The Method is a powerful alternative hands-on healing approach that Dr. Bengston’s published research with animal populations has shown to be effective.  Although the Method appears to have promising physical, mental, and spiritual health benefits for humans, the Method has yet to be fully researched by the Western academic, medical, and psychological communities and therefore, is considered experimental for human application.  Dr. Bengston has a PhD in sociology and is not a medical doctor or other licensed health care professional.  The Method would be considered “alternative” or “complementary” to the healing arts that are licensed in the United States.  Since the Method is a relatively new healing approach and the extent of the Method’s effectiveness, as well as its risks and benefits, are not fully known, you agree to assume and accept full responsibility for any and all risks associated with using the Method with yourself and/or others. 

Your participation in the Workshop and learning about the Method is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment.  You understand that you are advised to continue any physical or psychological treatment that you’re currently receiving.  In addition, you understand that any information shared during the Workshop is not to be considered a recommendation that you stop seeing any of your health care professionals or using prescribed medication, if any, without consulting with your health care professional.  You agree to take full responsibility for your self-care in the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of your life and to seek professional advice as appropriate before making any health decisions.  Dr. Bengston strongly advises you seek professional advice as appropriate before making any health decision.

Any stories or testimonials presented during the Workshop do not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or prediction regarding the outcome of an individual using the Method for any particular issue.  Further, you understand that Dr. Bengston makes no warranty, guarantee, or prediction regarding any outcome for you using the Method during or after the Workshop for any particular purpose.  Due to the fact that the Workshop includes group processes in which you may voluntarily reveal personal information you understand that you waive your rights of privacy and confidentiality.  If you inadvertently experience any distressing reactions by participating in the Workshop, you agree to ask for help.  If you have questions or concerns about the Method, please feel free to ask Dr, Bengston for further resources or references. 

You assume and agree to accept full and complete responsibility for applying what you may learn from participating in the Workshop.  You acknowledge and agree that anything and everything discussed with Dr. Bengston, or others who are part of the training, either during or separate from the Workshop is merely a perspective for you to consider and your participation in the Workshop is not intended to create nor does it establish a client-practitioner or any other type of professional relationship between you and Dr. Bengston, or others who are part of the training,  and should not be relied upon as medical, psychological, or other professional advice of any kind or nature whatsoever.

You are permitted to say that you have attended basic training and/or advanced training in the Bengston Energy Healing Method^®. However, you are not permitted to say you are certified by Dr. Bengston. Also, you are not permitted to teach a workshop in the Bengston Energy Healing Method^® without the express permission, in writing, of Dr. Bengston.

 You understand that your participation in the Workshop is strictly voluntary, at your own risk, and that you are freely choosing to participate.  For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, you and your heirs agree to defend, indemnify, fully release and hold harmless, L & B Consulting, Inc., its owners, officers, consultants, employees, independent contractors, volunteers and others associated with the Workshop from any and all claims, liability or loss, of whatsoever kind or nature, incurred directly or indirectly by you (or anyone you use the Method with) as a result of the use or application of any information, ideas, or techniques regarding the Method learned in the Workshop.  You represent that you’re competent and able to understand the nature and consequences of participating in the Workshop.

You acknowledge that you have been given the opportunity to ask questions regarding any aspect of this Agreement.  By signing below, you acknowledge that you have carefully and completely read and fully understand all aspects of this Agreement and you agree to all of the terms and conditions stated herein.  Further, you agree and understand that this Agreement is intended to be a complete unconditional release of liability and assumption of risk to the greatest extent permitted by law.  This Agreement shall be binding upon you and your heirs, legal representative, and assigns.

You represent that you are an adult under the laws of the State of your residence and you have the right to enter into this Agreement. 

The Bengston Energy Healing Method is a registered trademark of L & B Consulting, Inc and may only be used with permission.