Agreement on Terms of Participation - Confidentiality and Safety for All
The following information pertains to all seminars, self-awareness sessions, supervisions, consultations and other event formats offered by NET The Institute
DEAR PARTICIPANTS, WELCOME TO OUR TRAINING PROGRAM!
We would like to share some important information with you.
By participating in our training, you automatically agree to the following terms of participation.
All of our training formats are adult education events. We have deliberately included experiential learning elements, as we have learnt that sharing personal experiences in a professional context and practically trying out the application of new learnings, can be most helpful. This approach can significantly accelerate your learning and help you gain a deeper understanding of the NET and NAT processes. It is entirely your choice whether you wish to talk about your own life experiences, simply take part in a role-play as if you were a patient, or choose not to speak at all. The choice is always yours, however we encourage you to explore the different steps of NET and NET for yourself.
Our trainings focus on topics related to psychotraumatology. We explore in depth the emotions, burdens, suffering, and experiences that human beings encounter when confronted with trauma, stress, maltreatment, adversity, and other challenging life events.
We believe that, as a psychotherapist and counsellor, your treatment success depends largely on the following personal skills: being present, listening deeply, verbalising with empathy and congruence, and maintaining attentiveness with a structured, non-avoidant mindset. To develop such an inner attitude, it is highly beneficial to learn in an interactive, self-awareness-based training format.
Of course, our workshop leaders ensure that the seminars run smoothly, create a safe environment, and guide the learning process step by step.
However, since most of our training is delivered online in digital formats, there are a few important responsibilities on your side as well:
Because our teaching content involves information about psychotrauma, children may not be present in the room during training. This is a protective measure for everyone involved.
Demonstrations, experiential self-reflection exercises, and role-plays are an integral part of the training. We ask you to maintain confidentiality at all times and to commit yourself to non-disclosure, ensuring that such content is not shared outside the group.
Taking photos, screenshots, or audio/video recordings during any event is strictly prohibited. This also applies to images of shared screen content. Scripts and course materials will be sent to you by the lecturer, either before or after the event, and may not be distributed to third parties.
When presenting or discussing patient case examples, these must always be sufficiently anonymized so that individuals cannot be identified.
As our training builds knowledge step by step, it is not possible to pick and choose individual learning modules. Continuous attendance is essential—not only for your own learning, but also to support a safe and cohesive group dynamic.
PREPARING FOR THE EVENT
Ensure a reliable internet connection. If your connection is unstable, if you cannot be clearly seen or heard, or if you repeatedly drop out and need to be readmitted, participation will not be possible.
Make sure you are in a private, enclosed room by yourself. Prevent interruptions from other people, pets, deliveries, etc.
Minimize noise sources and keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking. Turn off mobile phones and all notification alerts.
For safety reasons, cameras must remain on. Position your webcam so that it remains stable, with your face and upper body clearly visible throughout the training. In trauma-focused role-play work, it is crucial to perceive and understand facial expressions. If you need to step away briefly, please notify the group facilitator in the chat quite some time ahead and return promptly—do not leave without notice.
Pay attention to lighting. Avoid strong backlight, and ensure sufficient light sources (especially in the evening) so that your face is always clearly visible.
Since trauma-focused psychotherapy can be mentally and physically demanding, please make sure you have food and drinks on hand to stay hydrated and keep your energy levels stable throughout the seminar.
Important: If you are currently at risk of a mental health crisis, we strongly advise you not to participate in our training at this time. Please seek help at your nearest hospital or from a qualified healthcare professional if needed. The NET Institute is a learning platform. Our training courses and events are not a substitute for professional mental health services.
By participating in this training, you agree to the information and terms outlined above.
We at the NET Institute look forward to meeting you soon and to sharing a meaningful and rewarding training experience together!