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Last updated: April 2026

Not a Clinical or Therapeutic Service

Self-Help Healing Hub and Katherine Shears are NOT licensed therapists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, or medical professionals. Our programs, courses, books, sessions, and all content on this website are for educational and personal development purposes ONLY. They are NOT a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, medical care, or crisis intervention.

Crisis Resources

If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please reach out immediately:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (US)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
  • Emergency Services: 911

Educational Purpose Only

All content provided by Self-Help Healing Hub, including but not limited to courses, workbooks, guided meditations, group sessions, one-on-one sessions, books, blog posts, social media content, and any other materials, is intended solely for educational, informational, and personal development purposes.

The R.E.A.L. Healing Experience at Self Help Healing Hub™ is a personal development framework based on Katherine Shears' lived experience. It is not a medically validated treatment protocol and has not been evaluated by any medical or psychological regulatory body.

Individual Results May Vary

Healing is a deeply personal journey. Results, experiences, and outcomes from participating in any Self-Help Healing Hub program, course, or session will vary significantly from person to person. No specific outcome, result, or transformation is guaranteed.

Testimonials and personal stories shared on this website reflect individual experiences and are not representative of typical results.

Who This Is For

Self-Help Healing Hub programs are designed for individuals who are:

  • Emotionally stable enough to engage in personal development work
  • Not currently in acute mental health crisis
  • Seeking personal growth, self-awareness, and empowerment tools
  • Willing to take personal responsibility for their healing journey

If you are currently experiencing severe mental health symptoms, active trauma responses, suicidal ideation, or require clinical support, we strongly encourage you to seek professional clinical care before or alongside any personal development work.

Referral Network

Self-Help Healing Hub maintains a referral network of licensed mental health professionals, therapists, and clinical providers. If during any intake or session it becomes apparent that clinical support is needed, we will provide appropriate referrals. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of every person who engages with our community.

Confidentiality

While we maintain strict confidentiality for all participants, please be aware that confidentiality has limits. If there is an imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, we are ethically obligated to take appropriate action, which may include contacting emergency services.

Intellectual Property

The R.E.A.L. Healing Experience at Self Help Healing Hub™ and Self-Help Healing Hub™ are trademarks of Katherine Shears. All content, materials, and intellectual property remain the exclusive property of Katherine Shears and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit written permission.

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