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Jan Klimas, R.Psych

Psychological Counselling and Mindfulness Teaching

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Privacy Policy

Who We Are
Our website address is: https://janklimascounselling.com.

Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy, we provide this notice explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. This notice can be accessed at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested.

Secure and Confidential Counselling and Mindfulness Training From Your Preferred Location
We have experience in using secure data-encrypted tools that are also compliant with our current privacy regulations and endorsed by the BCACC (British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors).

To protect your confidentiality, we use video conferencing which is secure, encrypted and compliant with current privacy laws. It does not require you to download anything. You will receive a link, which will take you to a virtual waiting room and our session will start at a scheduled time.

Sessions are also offered over the phone. Read more in the Getting Started section.

The Information We Collect
This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on the Jan Klimas Counselling website. On some pages, you can complete a form to request information or to register for courses. The types of personal information collected at these pages are:
Address
Email address
Phone number
Name
Background in mindfulness

We use the information you provide about yourself to contact you at your request regarding our services, including mindfulness courses and counselling. We do not share this information with outside parties. We never use or share the personally identifiable information provided to us online in ways unrelated to the ones described above without also providing you an opportunity to opt-out or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.

How Long We Retain Your Data
If you complete our contact form, the contact form and its metadata are retained indefinitely.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have completed our contact form or course registration form, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

How To Contact Us
Should you have other questions or concerns about our privacy policies, please send us an email at info@janklimas.com.

“We don’t have to fear change, what is other shouldn’t frighten us.”

—Elena Ferrante

Jan Klimas, PhD
Registered Psychologist

I have a unique clinical background and toolbox of interventions to help you create a rich, meaningful and authentic life.

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Proudly serving you from British Columbia, Canada - I provide a safe and inclusive space for all. I recognize that my places of work lie on the traditional territories
of xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

The registration for this workshop is closed and the registration for the next workshop will open soon. Sign up for updates on upcoming courses here: https://janklimas.eo.page/newsletter

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

Please fill out the following application form. All responses will be kept in the strictest confidence. Once complete, click the SEND button. Fields marked with an * are required.

Name*
Can I leave a voicemail on the number you have listed (if needed)?*
Emergency Contact*
What is your date of birth (must be 19+ years old)?*
Please indicate when/where. Otherwise, please indicate which session you plan to attend.
Are you currently seeing a counsellor or psychologist?*
Have you experienced any recent or significant changes in your life due to:*
How would you rate the quality of your sleep?*
Any previous overnight hospitalization?*
Otherwise, indicate "not applicable"
Have you ever experienced any of the following in the past or currently (check all that apply)?*
Otherwise, indicate "not applicable"
Do you have a history of substance use disorders or problematic substance use?*
Otherwise, indicate "not applicable"
Do you have a history of trauma?*
Otherwise, indicate "not applicable"
(please list at least three)

Waiver

Participant Informed Consent and Waiver of Liability *

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for all aspects of my health and well-being. I further recognize and understand that the instructions and advice presented to me during this course are in no way intended as substitutes for medical and/or other professional counselling. If I have any health concerns that may interfere with my participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, I understand that I should consult my healthcare provider before beginning this Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. If I experience pain or difficulty that is cause for concern during or after practicing the meditations or mindful movement exercises, I understand that I should stop immediately and consult my MBSR instructor (Jan Klimas) and my healthcare provider, before continuing on with these exercises.

I recognize, understand, and assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and its associated mindful movements and any potential injury caused by this. Including, but not limited to, those risks that may result in personal injury and death. In giving my informed consent to participate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, I hereby release Jan Klimas from any and all claims, now or in the future, that I may have as a result of my voluntary participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. I agree that I have read and fully understand the above statements.

By submitting your information, you're giving us permission to contact you during the administration of the program.

I hereby agree the information provided is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to the Waiver of Liability and can participate in the MBSR Course.*
Please note: Applications will be processed within 2-4 business days.*
If you do not hear from me by then, please email info@janklimas.com | This course is not for everyone. I reserve the right to decline applications based on my professional judgment.
Technological Requirements*
Participation in this program requires internet connection and a device (e.g., phone or computer) with functional camera, speakers, and microphone. We’re asking everyone to turn on their cameras to foster better discussion and involvement in classes. If you have any concerns, please send me an email, I’d be happy to talk.
I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy*
Link to privacy policy: https://janklimascounselling.com/privacy-policy/
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Free Online Mindful Thursdays

Please fill out the following form. All responses will be kept in the strictest confidence. Once complete, click the "send" button.

Name*

Waiver

Participant Informed Consent and Waiver of Liability *

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Mindfulness-Based session / Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for all aspects of my health and well-being. I further recognize and understand that the instructions and advice presented to me during this course are in no way intended as substitutes for medical and/or other professional counselling. If I have any health concerns that may interfere with my participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction session or course, I understand that I should consult my healthcare provider before beginning this Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction session or course. If I experience pain or difficulty that is cause for concern during or after practicing the meditations or mindful movement exercises, I understand that I should stop immediately and consult my MBSR instructor (Jan Klimas) and my healthcare provider, before continuing on with these exercises.

I recognize, understand, and assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction session and course and its associated mindful movements and any potential injury caused by this. Including, but not limited to, those risks that may result in personal injury and death. In giving my informed consent to participate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction session or course, I hereby release Jan Klimas from any and all claims, now or in the future, that I may have as a result of my voluntary participation in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction session or course. I agree that I have read and fully understand the above statements.

By submitting your information, you're giving us permission to contact you.

Technology Requirement: Kindly turn on your Zoom video during our session. Yes, I understand and will keep it on.*
We’re asking everyone to turn on their cameras to foster better discussion and involvement in classes. If you have any concerns, please send me an email.
Meeting link: I agree to receive the link for the session via email.*
If you do not hear from me, please email me at info@janklimas.com
Privacy and Copyright: I understand that there is no recording, no audio recording, and no photos/pictures permitted during the session.*
I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy*
Link to privacy policy: https://janklimascounselling.com/privacy-policy/
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In-person Saturday mini-retreats

Please fill out the following form. All responses will be kept in the strictest confidence. Once complete, click the "send" button.

Name*

Waiver

Participant Informed Consent and Waiver of Liability *

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in the Mindfulness session / Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course. I acknowledge and understand that I am responsible for all aspects of my health and well-being. I further recognize and understand that the instructions and advice presented to me during this course are in no way intended as substitutes for medical and/or other professional counselling. If I have any health concerns that may interfere with my participation in the Mindfulness session / Stress Reduction course, I understand that I should consult my healthcare provider before beginning this Mindfulness session / Stress Reduction course. If I experience pain or difficulty that is cause for concern during or after practicing the meditations or mindful movement/yoga exercises, I understand that I should stop immediately and consult my instructors (Jan Klimas and Associates), and my healthcare provider, before continuing on with these exercises.

I recognize, understand, and assume all risks associated with my voluntary participation in Mindfulness session / Stress Reduction course and its associated mindful movements/yoga and any potential injury caused by this. Including, but not limited to, those risks that may result in personal injury and death. In giving my informed consent to participate in Mindfulness session / Stress Reduction, I hereby release Jan Klimas and his Associates from any and all claims, now or in the future, that I may have as a result of my voluntary participation in Mindfulness session / Stress Reduction course. I agree that I have read and fully understand the above statements.

By submitting your information, you're giving us permission to contact you.

Venue/Location: details will be sent to you via email upon registration. Yes, I understand and will let my instructor know if I can't make it.*
If you do not hear from us by then, please email at info@janklimas.com
Privacy and Copyright: I understand there is no recording, no audio recording, and no photos/pictures permitted during the session.*
I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy*
Link to privacy policy: https://janklimascounselling.com/privacy-policy/
Payment method*
For Canadian Interac e-Transfers, please use info@janklimas.com
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