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I acknowledge that I have received, have read, and understand the information provided to me here. I hereby provide my informed consent to have data collected by this website used anonymously for research purposes.

I understand that if my data is used it will be done so anonymously, that any information personal to me will be removed before data analysis, and that I cannot be identified in any way through the data. I agree to take part in this study and confirm that I am 18 years of age or older.

I have had a chance to ask questions about being in this study and have had those questions answered to my satisfaction.

I understand that research studies are designed to gain scientific knowledge that may help other people in the future, that no promises have been made to me as to the results of the use of this website or participation in this study, that there is no guarantee that any of my current symptoms will be improved by participation, that I may not receive any benefit from being part of the study, and that recalling emotional memories can result in emotional or physical sensations of discomfort.

I agree that my clicking “I agree” to this form is the legal equivalent of signing it by hand. By electronically agreeing to this consent form I am not giving up any legal rights to which I am entitled.

By signing, I confirm that I have read and understood the information package and in particular have noted that:

• I understand that my involvement in this research will include participation in pre and post trial questionnaires 3 intervention videos for trauma, and an optional 5 day program, and follow-up at several follow-up points (3-month, 6-month)
• I have had any questions answered to my satisfaction;
• I understand the risks involved;
• I understand that my participation in this research is voluntary;
• I understand the results of this study MAY be presented at an international conference, however no identifying information relating to myself will be presented;
• I understand that if I have any additional questions I can contact the research team;
• I understand that I am free to withdraw at any time, without comment or penalty;
• I understand if I becomes distressed during the course of completing the questionnaires or during the interviews, they will be offered access to local counselling support services
• I understand that I can contact the Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee, c/o Bond University Office of Research Services, Bond University, Gold Coast, 4229, Tel: +61 7 5595 4194 Fax: +61 7 5595 1120 Email: buhrec@bond.edu.au, if I have any concerns about the ethical conduct of the project; and
• I agree to participating in the project

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