Non-Duality Based Stress Reduction (NDSR) is an educational and contemplative program designed to help individuals explore stress reduction through meditation, nondual awareness practices, and psychological insight.
NDSR is not a clinical treatment, psychotherapy, counseling service, or medical intervention.
It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any mental health or medical condition.
Participation in NDSR does not establish a therapist–client or doctor–patient relationship.
For medical or psychological concerns, participants should consult with a licensed healthcare professional.
NDSR is intended to complement—not replace—professional psychological, psychiatric, or medical care.
Individuals currently in treatment should continue working with their provider(s) and may share NDSR materials with them if helpful.
Participants experiencing any of the following should seek clinical support rather than relying solely on NDSR:
Severe depression or anxiety
Active trauma symptoms or acute emotional instability
Suicidal ideation or self-harm urges
Psychosis, mania, or delusional states
Recent psychiatric hospitalization
Significant dissociation or derealization
NDSR instructors are not responsible for managing crises or providing emergency care.
While many participants find NDSR beneficial, individual results vary.
We do not guarantee any specific improvement, insight, or psychological change.
NDSR practices can be powerful, but participants engage in them voluntarily and at their own pace.
By participating in NDSR programs, retreats, events, or online content, participants agree that they are fully responsible for:
Monitoring their own emotional and physical well-being
Making decisions about their participation
Communicating with healthcare providers as needed
Practicing within their personal limits
Participants should discontinue a practice if it feels destabilizing or unsafe and reach out for appropriate support.
Although NDSR is intentionally trauma-sensitive, contemplative practices can bring emotional material to the surface. Participants with a history of trauma are encouraged to:
Establish ongoing clinical support
Participate gently and gradually
Avoid forcing or “pushing through” discomfort
Communicate with instructors if necessary
NDSR facilitators provide educational support and grounding techniques but do not offer trauma therapy.
Some NDSR programs may offer opportunities to participate in research. Participation in any study is completely voluntary, and refusal does not affect access to the educational program.
All research activities follow ethical guidelines, privacy protections, and IRB standards when applicable.
NDSR does not provide crisis response or emergency mental health services. If you are experiencing an emergency or feel at risk of harming yourself or others, please contact:
Emergency services (911 in the U.S.)
Your local crisis hotline
A licensed mental health professional
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 in the U.S.)
All written, audio, and video materials provided by NDSR are for personal educational use only. They should not be used to provide professional services to others unless you are separately licensed and operating within your scope of practice.
Unauthorized teaching, reproducing, or modifying NDSR materials without permission is prohibited.
NDSR instructors and facilitators:
Are trained to deliver the curriculum
Are not acting as therapists unless specifically licensed
Do not provide individualized treatment
Cannot assess clinical risk or diagnose conditions
May refer participants to appropriate clinical care if necessary
As NDSR evolves, this disclaimer page may be updated to reflect new programs, research, safety policies, or legal requirements. Participants are encouraged to check this page periodically for the most current information.
If you have questions about whether NDSR is appropriate for you, we encourage you to consult with a healthcare provider or reach out to our team, through our contact page. We are committed to transparency, safety, and ethical integrity in everything we offer.