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fnkythspn:
Look at the first page of this thread.
Research by a clinical psychologist points out the inherent problems with LGATs (large group awareness training).
It seems like you are attempting to blame the victim, rather than acknowledge that these programs are potentially unsafe for anyone.
I can understand how you see this particular statement as victim blaming. Let me clarify: those who are psychologically unstable are ill-advised to participate. This is the group most likely to have an adverse reaction to the trainings. Although it is possible that those without a history of psychological instability will react negatively, the chances of such are considerably less among those who are and have been psychologically healthy as a rule.Quote
You said, "unsafe for those who are not psychologically stable," which essentially blame the victims by claiming insinuating that only those that are unstable will suffer negative consequences.
However, that is not the case.
Many people that fit no such description have suffered serious psychological and emotional damage according to research and reports through LGATs like New Era.
New Era has accountability financially. Those who go through the trainings and are unsatisfied can request their money back (save for a $50 registration fee). Refunds are issued without hassle. To be eligible for the refund, participants only need to be present through the end of the 5-day training.Quote
What actual accountability does New Era really have?
New Era trainers are not held accountable to any state board because no such board exists for life coaches (a profession swiftly gaining legitimacy) and other psychologically-bound professions that do not fall under the narrow category of psychologist. Technically and legally, anyone can call themselves a counselor or therapist without any education or liscensure whatsoever. The only legally protected term is psychologist. In this way New Era trainers are not held accountable by any psychological institution.Quote
Are its trainers licensed and if so by whom?
Is the program accountable through a state board or what authority?
To be a New Era trainer, essentially you have to be either Jim or Lynne. This is their company and they do the trainings. Both Jim and Lynne have more than 20 years of experience as trainers and are the most requested trainers in the business. To my knowledge, the requirements for becoming a trainer in general are varied, and I can only speak to the requirements for the trainers at New Era.Quote
What are the educational and professional requirements for a trainer at New Era?
They are not, nor do they claim to be counselors, so they are not certified as such. Given the work they do, one may consider them mental health professionals, yes.Quote
Are they mental health professionals and/or board certified counselors?
This seems to be a rephrasing of a previous question. Recourse ranges from request of refund to civil or criminal suits, which under the state statues of California regarding mental health harm can be extremely penalizing (and certainly some who take up such cases are rightfully successful). New Era (nor it's previous inceptions of iImpact and Accelerate) has not experienced a lawsuit of any kind; no one to my knowledge has seen fit to demand such repercussions. Complaints may also be filed by the Better Business Bureau.Quote
What recourse would participants have if they experienced negative results? Could they file a complaint with a licensing board or some accountability authority?
Potential participants are asked to fill out the form that can be found through this URL:Quote
Are potential participants considering New Era ever asked to sign a release, which would in any way, shape or form limit the liability of New Era, if there was an injury and/or negative results?