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DrKaitlin.com (ABN 80 610 569 959) owns, operates and provides this Website and provides the Services.

1. Accessing the Website or Services

1.1 By accessing this Website or the Services (including when you purchase Goods), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any of these Terms and Conditions, you must not use the Website or access the Services. All materials contained in this Website and provided via the Services are protected by applicable intellectual property law.

1.2 Use of parts of the Website or Services (including those parts which are accessible to members of the public) may also be subject to disclaimers or additional terms, which are incorporated into these Terms and Conditions.

1.3 We may in our sole and absolute discretion, for any reason or no reason, and without notice (but subject to any statutory law):

(a) alter or withdraw any functionality on the Website or Services;
(b) withdraw or suspend access to all or any part of the Website or Services and any Account;
(c) monitor the use of the Website or Services;
(d) subject to our Privacy Policy and any applicable privacy laws, treat any material that you transmit to us or display as non-confidential and non-proprietary; and
(e) edit or remove any material that you may have uploaded, posted, emailed or otherwise transmitted to us or via the Services.

2. Goods and Services – limitation of liability

2.1 We do not provide individualised services and all Goods and Services do not take into account your personal needs or circumstances.

2.2 Goods and Services are provided via online videos, audio, articles, electronic documents or other methods as available from time to time.

2.3 While every effort is made to ensure that the Content, Goods and our Services are accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy, usefulness or completeness of the information provided.

2.4 Subject to applicable statutory law, we exclude all representations and warranties relating to the Content and use of any information or Services, including in respect of whether any outcome can or is likely to be achieved as a result of the Services.

2.6 All information is of a general nature only. We have not taken into account your individual needs and circumstances. It is your sole responsibility to ensure that the Content and Services provided meet your needs and requirements.

Services and consulting your medical practitioner

2.7 You should consult your medical practitioner or other health professional regarding the applicability of any Content, opinions or suggestions made in the provision of the Services with respect to any symptoms, medical (including but not limited to pregnancy), mental health or psychological condition.

2.8 The information provided via the Services should not be used other than in conjunction with and in accordance with advice and a treatment program recommended by your medical practitioner or other health professional. Under no circumstances should you cease taking prescribed medication without your medical practitioner’s approval. You should consider the applicability of these opinions to your lifestyle and physical condition. You should consult your medical practitioner or other health professional before any change in lifestyle or commencing an exercise programme.

2.9 You agree that due to the online and general nature of the Content and Services provided, we are unable to ascertain all relevant information regarding your needs and circumstances and therefore we cannot be responsible for any adverse effects from your use of the Services or Content, which you use at your own risk. It is your responsibility to engage with Services or Content in a way that is safe for you. If in doubt, consult your medical practitioner before using the Services or Consent.

3. Your Licence – Website and Content

3.1 Permission is granted to view and use the Content for your personal, non-commercial purposes only. The Licence for Paid Content is only granted on payment of the relevant Fee.

3.2 This is a grant of a licence, not a transfer of title, and under this licence you may not:
(a) modify or copy the Content;
(b) use the Content for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
(c) attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Website;
(d) remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the Content; or
(e) transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the Content on any other server.

3.3 Your licence under this clause shall automatically terminate if you breach any of these Terms and Conditions. In addition, we may at our discretion, terminate the licence (but not for Paid Content). Upon termination of the licence, you will have no right to view the Website or any of the Content and you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession or control, whether in electronic or printed format.

4. Use of the Website

4.1 You must not, in connection with the use of the Website or Services, act in a manner which:

(a) is contrary to any law or any person’s rights, or which may encourage a person to act in a way which is contrary to any law or any third-party’s rights;
(b) may result in damage to the Website or any of our property or equipment or that of our directors, employees, contractors or agents;
(c) may restrict, disrupt or inhibit any other person from using or enjoying the Website or Services;
(d) endangers the health or safety of any person;
(e) may cause an interference to any business conducted by us;
(f) upload, post, email or otherwise transmit any of the following to, or through, the Website or the Services:

(i) confidential material
(ii) misleading or deceptive material;
(iii) material which you do not have a right to upload, post, email or otherwise transmit, such as material which is protected by copyright, patent, trade mark, service mark, or any other proprietary right, without first obtaining express permission from the owner of the material or relevant right holder and providing with the material appropriate acknowledgement of existence of the right and the permission of the right holder; or
(iv) material which contains a virus, or other harmful or potentially harmful code;

(g) alter, damage or delete any material on the Website;
(h) hold yourself out as having any authority to act on behalf of us; or
(i) collect or store personal information about others in a manner which is inconsistent with these Terms and Conditions.

4.2 You must obey our lawful instructions in using the Website and Services.

5. Accounts and purchases

5.1 In order access the Services, you may first be required to register a personal, individual account by creating a username and a password and by providing such information as may be required by us from time to time, including your real name, contact telephone number, and if required, billing address, bank account details and a valid credit or debit card that we approve and accept.

5.2 Account names must not be:

(a) misleading or deceptive;
(b) offensive;
(c) in violation or any law or third-party rights.

5.3 We may, at out sole discretion and for any or no reason, refuse registration of, or cancel an Account.

5.4 You are solely responsible for activity on the Account, including purchases of Goods, Services and Paid Content and are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the Account password.

5.5 You may access certain Goods, Services and Paid Content by paying the Fee as set out on the Website.

5.6 Access to Paid Content is personal to you and may not be copied, transferred or distributed without our express written consent.

5.7 Unless otherwise stated, all Fees exclude any applicable GST. When purchasing from within Australia, 10% GST may apply to your order. GST does not apply for orders from outside of Australia, though you may be subject to other taxes in the place you are located. GST is applicable for online courses, as they do not constitute a GST free psychological service. The prices of Goods sold include any applicable GST when purchased in Australia and do not include GST when purchased outside of Australia.

5.8 We use third-party payment gateway providers to facilitate payments. By using the services provided by the third-party payment providers, you agree to the third-party payment provider’s terms and conditions of use.

5.9 If you choose to purchase an online course, then this will be delivered electronically via our platform partner and is subject to their terms and conditions and may require separate registration.

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(a) Identifying information such as name and date of birth;
(b) contact information such as home address, home and mobile phone numbers and email address; and
(c) health history

6.3 We may use personal information collected from you to provide you with information, updates and our Services. We may also make you aware of new and additional products, services and opportunities available to you, provided by us. We may use your personal information to improve our products and services and better understand your needs. If you do not want your personal information to be used for marketing purposes, you can “opt-out” by emailing hello@drkaitlin.com or unsubscribing.

6.4 We may contact you by a variety of measures including, but not limited to telephone, email, sms or post.

6.5 We may disclose your personal information to our employees, officers, insurers, professional advisers, agents, suppliers, service providers’ customers or subcontractors insofar as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy. Personal information is only supplied to a third-party when it is required for the delivery of our Services, for our marketing purposes or dispute resolution.

6.6 We offer email communication via hello@drkaitlin.com, however, engagement in electronic communication does not create a therapeutic, business or any contractual relationship. While we maintain high standards of confidentiality, as documented in our Privacy Policy, we cannot guarantee the security of communication in such situations due to the inherent risks of online communication. There are also situations where we might be required to disclose the content of such communication, such as in the case of a court order.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 The Intellectual Property Rights in the Content and all material supplied by us via the Services or on the Website are owned by us.

7.2 Access to Content and all material supplied by us is granted to you by way of a revocable non-exclusive licence and no Intellectual Property Rights are assigned or otherwise transferred to the you by these terms and conditions.

7.3 The Intellectual Property Rights in all material and content posted or submitted by you in the course of receiving Services or on the Website are the intellectual property of that you. However, subject to our Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws, you grant a free and irrevocable licence in perpetuity to us and our assigns and successors to use any part or the whole of any intellectual property, in any form, for any purpose it deems fit, including for advertising and marketing of the Website or any other products and services offered by us, our related bodies corporate, partners, advertisers, suppliers or contractors.

8. No warranties and your indemnity

8.1 Due to the nature of the Services we provide and the individual personal circumstances of users, we make no warranty as to the results that you may or may not achieve using the products and Services we provide. The Content, Goods and Services we provide are general in nature only and for educational purposes, supplementary to your own health practitioner’s advice and treatment.

8.2 To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all representations and warranties, express or implied, other than those contained in these terms and conditions. Where we are found to be liable for breach of any warranty or condition implied by statute and which it cannot lawfully exclude (such as under the Competition and Consumer Law Act 2010 (Cth)), our liability is limited (to the extent permitted by law) at our option to the following:

(a) in the case of goods supplied or offered by us:

(i) to the supply of those goods again; or
(ii) to the payment of the cost of having those goods supplied again; or

(b) in the case of services supplied or offered by us:

(i) to the supply of the services again; or
(ii) to the payment of the cost of having services supplied again.

8.3 Neither we nor our related bodies corporate, directors or employees accept liability for any loss (including loss of revenue or anticipated profits, loss of goodwill, loss of business, loss of data, computer failure or malfunction), or injury or any direct, indirect, consequential, special, punitive, or other damages caused by or as a result of:

(a) your use of or inability to use the Website or the Services,
(b) any virus or other harmful, or potentially harmful, code which may be transmitted in connection with use of the Website or the Services;
(c) any information available on or through the Website or on or through any website to which there is a link from the Website; or
(d) to the maximum extent permitted under law, our negligence or the negligence of any of our related bodies corporate, directors, officers, shareholders, employees, provider institutions or agents.

8.4 You indemnify us, our related bodies corporate, officers and employees, and service providers) from and against all:

(a) liability to any third-party;
(b) damage to property; and
(c) other liability, damage or loss;

insofar as the injury, damage or other liability, damage or loss is attributable to that your negligence, breach of these terms and conditions, or unlawful or wilful action in connection with these terms and conditions, your performance, or the failure to perform them.

9. Revisions and Errata
The materials, including the Content on our Website or communicated in the course of providing the Services could include technical, typographical, or other errors. We do not warrant that any of the Content is accurate, complete, or current. We may make changes to the Content at any time without notice. We do not, however, make any commitment to update the Content.

10. Links and Advertising
We have not reviewed sites linked to or from the Website or third-party advertising. All links and advertising provided are for your convenience only, and we are not responsible for the content of any such linked site or advertising. The inclusion of any link or advertising does not imply endorsement by us of the relevant site, goods or services. Use of any such linked website or advertising is at your own risk.

11. Modifications
We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time without notice. By using this Website or the Services, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions.

12. Notices
You consent to the receipt of electronic communications and agree that all notices, agreements, disclosures and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirements for ensuring communication be in writing.

13. Governing Law
Any claim relating to these Terms and Conditions or the use of the Website or Services shall be governed by the laws of the State of South Australia, Australia without regard to its conflict of law provisions, and you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of that State.

14. Severance
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is held invalid, unenforceable, or illegal for any reason, these terms and conditions remain otherwise in full force and effect apart from such provision which will be read down to the extent of the invalidity, unenforceability or illegality, and if it is not possible to read down the provision it, will be deemed deleted.

15. Definitions
Account has the meaning set out in 5.1.
Content means the information provided on our Website, and in the course of the Services and includes audio and video content, documents and electronic materials, and includes Paid Content if you have paid the relevant Fee.
Fee means the amount payable by you for Content, Goods or Services as shown on the Website from time to time.

Goods means any goods made available via the Website, including online courses.

GST means Goods and Services Tax, as applicable under the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).

Intellectual Property Rights means all present and future rights conferred by statute, common law or equity in or in relation to copyright (including ancillary rights such as Moral Rights), trade marks, designs, patents, circuit layouts, business and domain names, inventions and Confidential Information, and other results in the industrial, commercial, scientific, literary or artistic fields whether or not registrable, registered or patentable. These rights include:

(a) all rights in all applications to register these rights; and
(b) all similar or corresponding rights.

Moral Rights means the right of integrity of authorship (that is, not to have a work subjected to derogatory treatment), the right of attribution of authorship of a work, and the right not to have authorship of a work falsely attributed, as defined in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

Paid Content means Content that is accessed via the payment of a Fee.

Services means the provision of an online platform that provides access to general wellbeing practices, yoga, related information and goods and services without consideration of individual needs, including Content and Paid Content.

You means any person accessing the Website or Services provided by us.

We, our, us means DrKaitlin.com, ABN 80 610 569 959.

Website means the domain www.drkaitlin.com and all sub-domains, as well as any social media account held or operated by us.

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Off to catch Bessel van der Kolk MD’s keynote at Off to catch Bessel van der Kolk MD’s keynote at conference I’m so grateful to be attending this weekend 🫶🏽 (author of the book The Body Keeps the Score 📕)

No doubt I’ll be posting more about it. But thought I would just share a reminder for you therapists out there… I’ve got some webinars coming up 💻💕

🌟 Unlock the Power of Somatic Psychology 🌟

Are you ready to elevate your therapeutic practice to ensure you’re honouring the healing power of your client’s felt experience? If you’ve been exploring the mind-body connection and delving into the world of Somatic Psychology, this webinar is tailored just for you! 

🌈 Dive Deeper into Somatic Wisdom: You already grasp the interconnectedness of mind and body, but there’s more to explore beyond the basics. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of interoceptive awareness, emotional experiences, and the art of emotional regulation within the therapy room.

🧘‍♀️ Integrating Somatic and Yoga Practices: Informed by the latest insights from neuroscience, RFT, and evolutionary psychology, this workshop extends beyond theoretical knowledge. Discover how to seamlessly blend body-centered somatic therapy approaches with traditional psychology models. Witness the power of combining psychological flexibility skill-building with reflective practices for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.

🎓 What Awaits You:
Explore body-centered somatic therapy approaches that honor the mind-body connection.
Decode how the ACT pillars of Awareness, Openness, and Engagement serve as a therapeutic scaffolding system for introducing somatic practices.

Delve into the multidisciplinary science supporting somatic psychology and the therapeutic significance of boosting interoceptive awareness.

Acquire practical techniques to ensure your clients develop the interoceptive awareness and skills needed to engage effectively in their lives.

🗓 Mark Your Calendars: 
📅 Date: Monday, April 8th 
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM AEST (Eastern) 
Can’t make it live? No worries! A recorded version will be sent to all registrants.

🎟 Secure Your Spot via the link in my bio 🔗

#therapistsofinstagram #webinar #mondbody
✨Holistic In-Person Therapy Group on Kaurna Land ✨Holistic In-Person Therapy Group on Kaurna Land in Adelaide ✨ 

**Update: Fully booked. I’m accepting a wait list and will also let those folks know when I’ve got dates set for the next group in advance.**

WANT HELP MANAGING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS YOU CAN PRACTICE ON A YOGA MAT?

This course is designed for individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or trauma.
In this course, you will learn:
🌀How anxiety and depression impact the nervous system
🌀The components of psychological flexibility and how yoga can be used as an experiential practice of these skills
🌀Yoga movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices to manage difficult emotions, re-balance the nervous system, and cultivate well-being
🌀Skills and strategies to manage psychological distress, cultivate emotional regulation, and live a life of purpose
🌀That you are not alone! The group setting offers many benefits, including an opportunity to share information with others, a sense of belonging and connection
 
This is a holistic psychological skills course, with participants having the option to engage in a specially designed yoga class in following. The yoga class is suitable for beginners. It is a small group with limited places. Registrations is essential. This is to ensure a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.

Dates: Tuesday from 6-7:30pm
Commencing April 30th and running for 6 consecutive weeks.
 
Location: Penang Hall
45A Penang Ave, Colonel Light Gardens SA 5041

Currently Open to Booking - link in bio or visit www.wisdomforwellbeing.au

💌You’re welcome to share this reel and info with someone you’d like to support you or who you think would benefit 🤗

✨ Videos are from the central circles created in the last groups… can’t wait to be back in the sacred space again!🫶🏽

#psychologyadelaide #adelaidetherapy
✨Elevate Your Practice with Somatic Psychology!✨

Ready to enhance your therapeutic approach by honoring the healing power of your client’s felt experience? If you’ve been exploring the mind-body connection and delving into Somatic Psychology, this webinar is for you! #TrainingForTherapists

Join me for a transformative learning experience merging interception, emotion, and embodied healing.

🌈Dive Deeper into Somatic Wisdom:
Explore the intricacies of interceptive awareness and emotional regulation in the therapy room.

🧘🏽‍♀️Integrating Somatic and Yoga Practices:
Discover how to blend body-centered somatic therapy with traditional psychology models for enhanced outcomes.

🎓What Awaits You:
• Explore body-centered somatic therapy.
• Decode the ACT pillars for introducing somatic practices.
• Delve into the multidisciplinary science supporting somatic psychology.
• Acquire practical techniques for client engagement.

🗓️Save the Date: Monday, April 8th, 6:00 PM AEST. A recorded version will be available.

🎟️Secure Your Spot: Check my bio for the registration link!

🌟Double the Wisdom, Double the Value:
Bundle this workshop with our Yoga and Psychology event at an exclusive discounted rate! More details in the comments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn CPD points and deepen your skills. See you on the mat of mindfulness and exploration!

Feel free to email questions to kaitlin@wisdomforwellbeing.au.

Warmly, Kaitlin
Calling all THERAPISTS ☎️ 🧘🏽‍♀️ S Calling all THERAPISTS ☎️

🧘🏽‍♀️ Somatic Psychology?! Yoga and Psychology?! I’ve got a dual event to share with you today 🧘🏽‍♀️ 

Somatic work is a hot topic!

You already know the mind and body are connected, and chances are you’re bringing this wisdom into the therapy room already. However, beyond understanding a bit about the nervous system and the vagus nerve, you might not be entirely clear on how this relates to your client’s interoceptive awareness, emotional experiences and the ability to emotionally regulate.

In this workshop, you will learn:
🧐 More about the body-centred somatic therapy approaches that honour the mind-body connection through integrated psychotherapeutic and physical practices.
🧐 How the ACT pillars of Awareness, Openness, and Engagement can be interpreted as a therapeutic scaffolding system for the introduction of somatic practices.
🧐 The multidisciplinary science underpinning somatic psychology and the therapeutic importance of enhancing interoceptive awareness.
🧐 Practical practices you can apply to ensure clients have the interoceptive awareness and skill to engage effectively in their lives.

✨AND! Given that we are coming up to a year since I offered a Yoga and Psychology workshop (and since there is heaps of overlap in somatics and yoga), I’m going to offer both workshops together at a discounted rate.✨

The Integrating Yoga and Psychology workshop is specifically for yoga instructors and is designed to help save you the professional and legal confusion I experienced when starting out in this area (including insurance and the Medicare model). 

Link to register for both workshops is in my bio 🔗

In addition to completing my dissertation in this integrative space, I convene the APS Psychology and Yoga Interest Group, am a Board-Approved supervisor and run group psychological therapy that offers an embodied yoga practice component. I am currently finishing up a book manuscript for PESI Publishing on Somatic Psychology and hold registration as a Senior Yoga Instructor and Meditation Instructor.

Feel free to pop any questions in the comments of this post or DM me 💌
🌞 Embracing Sunlight for Mental Wellness 🌿 🌞 Embracing Sunlight for Mental Wellness 🌿

Did you know that our surroundings play a crucial role in shaping our emotional wellbeing? 

Research in psychology consistently highlights the positive impact of beautiful and sunlit environments on our mood and mental health. Exposure to natural light stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Nature’s own mood booster!

🌳 Beyond serotonin, studies suggest that spending time in aesthetically pleasing environments reduces stress and promotes relaxation. The visual appeal of natural landscapes, vibrant colors, and the warmth of sunlight have a profound influence on our mental state. This connection with nature is often referred to as “biophilia,” an innate affinity us humans have for the natural world.

☀️ Tips for Harnessing the Power of Sunlit Beauty:
1️⃣ Prioritize Outdoor Time: Incorporate walks, hikes, or simply sitting in a park into your routine to soak up the benefits of sunlight and nature.
2️⃣ Bring Nature Indoors: Enhance your living space with plants, natural light, and elements that connect you with the outdoors.
3️⃣ Spend Your Time Wisely: We don’t all have naturally sunlit homes or working environments, but that doesn’t have to stop you! Head back to tip #1 and spend time outdoors, or be deliberate in where you spend your recreation hours. From libraries and cafes to fitness classes, there are lots of beautiful places you can soak up some sunshine peace indoors.
 
Remember, the beauty around us is not just a feast for the eyes; it nourishes our mind and heart, promoting a positive and uplifting mental state. Take a moment now to bask in the sunlight and see how it feels to you. 🌺 

#PsychologyOfNature #EmotionalWellness #SomaticPsychology #SunlitBeauty
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Dr. Kaitlin pays her respects to the Kaurna peoples as the Traditional Owner’s of the land on which she works and lives. Dr Kaitlin acknowledges that the Kaurna people have social, spiritual and historical connections to this land and their connections are as strong today as they have always been. She would like to extend this acknowledgment out to the Traditional Owners of the land on which you are based, and to acknowledge the Ktunaxa and Kinbasket Peoples of what is now called Canada, as she was born and gratefully raised on their traditional unceded territory.

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