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If you are in crisis, reach out for help to a crisis help line. A list of crisis help lines and service providers can be found by doing a search in your online search engine,  or contact any of the organizations listed below: National Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273- 8255); National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). While we provide online services, we do not have a 24-hour hotline for medical or psychological emergencies; nor do we handle requests in crisis situations, such as if you are feeling suicidal or in need of immediate assistance due to emotional crisis. If you are in crisis, contact one of the above organizations or another resource of your choice. If you need help finding mental health services and support in your community contact an appropriate organization, such as for example: National Mental Health Association Information Center: nmha.org.

Hendricks Consulting is only providing informational and educational self-help resources to you.

Testimonials and Endorsements: Clients generally may not be expected to achieve the same or similar results as others who have used our services and who have subsequently written or recorded video testimonials and endorsements. Hendricks Consulting posts testimonials for informational purposes only; Hendricks Consulting does not claim that anyone will experience the same or similar results as mentioned in these writings or videos. Nor does Hendricks Consulting claim that a significant number of clients may obtain similar results. Results experienced by any one individual who has written a testimonial or endorsement or provided a video testimonial, is not necessarily what any given client should expect to experience. Any information that could be regarded as a testimonial or endorsement on the Website does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction by us regarding the outcome of any past, ongoing, or future conversation or interaction with you.

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Disclaimer for Testimonials

Consumers generally may not be expected to achieve the same or similar results as others who have used our services and who have subsequently written or recorded video testimonials and endorsements. We make no guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding any outcome or about the completeness, reliability or accuracy of the information. All information is presented “as is,” use at your own risk, and make your own psychological and wellness decisions.

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Although Hendricks Consulting may employ licensed practitioners, the information Hendricks Consulting provides is educational. This is not psychological advice nor does it create a professional relationship between us. You should always consult your licensed provider before making any changes to your healthcare and never disregard or delay medical advice based on information posted on this page or post. Our goal is to educate, guide, and consult clients regarding trauma training.

Although I am a licensed social worker, the information I am providing is educational. This is not psychological advice nor does it create a professional relationship patient between us. You should always consult your own licensed provider before making any changes to your healthcare. My goal is to educate, train, and consult my clients regarding trauma training. You should always consult your licensed provider before making any changes to your healthcare and never disregard or delay medical advice based on information posted on this page or post.

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If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Never disregard or delay medical advice received from your licensed healthcare provider based on information provided in our communications. Always consult your physician, psychologist, or licensed healthcare provider before seeking any new treatment, or before you alter, suspend, or initiate any change in your medical or psychological treatment, medication or herbal supplement, routine, or procedure.

If you are in crisis, reach out for help to a crisis help line. A list of crisis help lines and service providers can be found online, or contact any of the organizations listed below: National Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273- 8255); National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). While we provide online services, we do not have a 24-hour hotline for medical or psychological emergencies; nor do we handle requests in crisis situations, such as if you are feeling suicidal or in need of immediate assistance due to emotional crisis. If you are in crisis, contact one of the above organizations or another resource of your choice. If you need help finding mental health services and support in your community contact an appropriate organization, such as for example: National Mental Health Association Information Center: nmha.org.

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Disclaimer for Books

“Author” shall mean Alison Hendricks, publisher(s), or copyright holder(s) of the book’s content, agents, independent contractors, employees, Hendricks Consulting, Hendricks Consulting’s officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, representatives, independent contractors, subcontractors or employees and agents whether acting in an individual capacity or on behalf of an entity. “Reader” shall mean you, a person who purchases, uses, buys, or is a consumer, client, representative, friend, family member, third parties that use any content of the book, or any third parties that borrow the book whether acting in an individual capacity or on behalf of an entity or third party.

Nature of Content: The purpose behind the content of this book is to provide readers generalized education that teach and educate readers on trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, trauma-focused assessment and treatment training, secondary traumatic stress training and consultation, trauma-informed child welfare training and consultation, and trauma-informed care training. The content is educational and informational in nature and is provided only as general information and is not medical and psychological advice, opinion, diagnosis, treatment or guarantee. Developments in medical and psychological research may impact the psychological and health advice that appears in the book. No assurance can be given that the advice contained in this book will always include the most recent findings or developments with respect to the particular material. Reader may discover there are other methods and materials to accomplish the same end result.

The book’s content is not intended to create and does not constitute any professional relationship between its Author (or any of its officers, directors, trustees, employees, coaches, consultants, independent contractors, bloggers, experts, agents, volunteers, affiliates, or agents) and Reader, and does not create any social worker-patient, psychologist-patient, or therapist-patient or any other professional relationship, with any of Author’s independent contractors, trainers, teachers, experts, coaches, employees, consultants, or agents. The content should not be relied upon as medical, psychological, or other professional advice of any kind or nature whatsoever. Even if Author or those providing information in the book display professional licensure or other credentials in medicine or psychology or cite clinical trials or other medical literature, they are limited to providing information, support, encouragement, guidance and education, and are not providing any clinical service. The information contained in the book is not comprehensive and does not include all the potential information regarding the subject matter, but rather, is merely intended to serve as one resource for general and educational purposes.

Author Is Not Acting As A Medical Provider and Does Not Provide Medical or Psychological Advice: Any and all content stated in the book is not intended to be, and must not be taken to be, the practice of medicine, psychology or the provision of medical, psychological/mental health, or any other professional healthcare. The information provided in this book is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment or other professional healthcare. If Reader has or suspects to may have a medical or psychological problem, Reader should consult his/her medical doctor or psychologist or appropriate healthcare provider. If Reader thinks he/she has a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Never disregard or delay medical advice received from licensed healthcare providers based on information in this book. Always consult Reader’s physician, psychologist, or licensed healthcare provider before seeking any new treatment, or before Reader alters, suspends, or initiates any change in medical or psychological treatment.

Author does not guarantee that any person’s or Reader’s use of book is the appropriate course of treatment for any individual’s particular health care problem. Information in the book does not create client-professional relationships and are not the subject of any associated privileges or confidentiality protections.

If Reader is in crisis, Reader should reach out for help to a crisis help line. A list of crisis help lines and service providers can be found by doing a search in an online search engine, or contact any of the organizations listed below: National Suicide Hotline 800-273-TALK (800-273- 8255); National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233); National Child Abuse Hotline 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453). Author does not have a 24-hour hotline for medical or psychological emergencies; nor does Author handle requests in crisis situations, such as if Reader is feeling suicidal or in need of immediate assistance due to emotional crisis. If Reader is in crisis, contact one of the above organizations or another resource of Reader’s choice. If Reader needs help finding mental health services and support in Reader’s community should contact an appropriate organization, such as for example: National Mental Health Association Information Center: nmha.org.

Author is only providing informational and educational self-help resources to Reader.

Testimonials and Endorsements: Reader generally may not be expected to achieve the same or similar results as others who have used Author’s services or advice in Author’s book(s) and who have subsequently given or written testimonials and endorsements. Author lists testimonials for informational purposes only; Author does not claim that any Reader will experience the same or similar results as mentioned in these statements or writings. Nor does Author claim that a significant number of Readers may obtain similar results. Results experienced by any one individual who has given or written a testimonial or endorsement, is not necessarily what any given Reader should expect to experience. Any information that could be regarded as a testimonial or endorsement in the book does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction by Author regarding the outcome of any past, ongoing, or future conversation or interaction with Reader.

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While best efforts have been used in preparing the book, Author and publisher make no representations or warranties of any kind and assume no liabilities of any kind with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness of use for a particular purpose.

Notwithstanding the above, Author’s sole liability for any reason to Reader, and Reader’s sole and exclusive remedy for any cause or claim whatsoever, shall be limited to the amount paid by Reader for the book; provided, that any claims arising out of or in connection with Reader’s use of the information contained in the book must be brought within one (1) year since the event giving rise to such action occurred. Reader understands and agrees that Reader’s use of the book’s material or information contained in the book is predicated upon Reader’s waiver of any right to participate in a class action suit for any losses or damages resulting from Reader’s use of the book and the book’s materials.

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Author does not warrant or represent that Reader’s use of the book or book’s content or any other materials displayed in the book will not infringe rights of third parties. Reader’s use of any of the book’s content beyond the scope of personal use may require a license from the owner of the rights to the data, information, or content with respect to the use of portrait right, trademark, copyright, design right, right of utilization or any other rights of the persons, products or landscape portrayed in the provided book. Author is not responsible for any claims of ownership rights to any images or data against Reader. Reader will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Author from and against any losses or claims, by an owner of data or image rights or any third party resulting from any violation of these disclaimers or limitations on liability.

If Reader believes that any content in the book violates or infringes upon Reader’s intellectual property rights please notify Author immediately at ahendricksconsulting@gmail.com with all specifics necessary for Author to consider and respond to Reader’s complaint. Reader may be asked to provide additional information and follow additional procedures for Author to act on Reader’s complaint.

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Even though Author has attempted to present accurate information, there are no representations or warranties, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this eBook for any purpose. The information is provided “as is” to be used at Reader’s own risk.

Author (and Author’s suppliers) make no warranty that the book will meet Reader’s requirements, will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis, or will be accurate, reliable, free of viruses or other harmful code, complete, legal, or safe.

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