Consent Form for Participation in a Research StudyNew Orleans Baptist Theological SeminaryThe Impact of Views of Suffering on Trauma and Emotion RegulationDescription of the research and your participation: You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by doctoral student, Ashley Jamison. The purpose of this research is to explore the relationships between traumatic experiences, emotion regulation, and views of suffering. If you agree to participate, you will answer questions about traumatic experiences, emotion regulation, theological views of suffering, and demographic information.Risks and benefits: Benefits that may result from your participation in this research include possible increased insight and awareness of your experiences and beliefs. There are minimal risks associated with participation in this study. Some questions ask about experiences that may have been traumatic for you. Some participants may experience a slight increase in negative emotions as a result. These feelings may emerge immediately or within days or weeks of participation in the study. Please note that your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from the study at any time by failing to complete the questionnaire. You are not required to answer all of the questions.Voluntary participation: Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You will not be penalized in any way should you decide not to participate or to withdraw from this study.Confidentiality: Your responses will be recorded anonymously. No identifying information will be required.Contact information: If you have any questions or concerns about this study you may contactAshley Jamison at NOBTS at ashleyjamison43@gmail.com or her faculty advisor, Craig Garrett, at cgarrett@nobts.edu . If you experience any uncomfortable or overwhelming emotional reactions from your participation in this study, you may call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You may also contact the researcher for a referral to a local counselor or mental health expert.Consent: If you decide to participate in this study, please indicate your consent by checking the box provided.