•  I will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, color, gender, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, economic status, or physical ability.

•  I will not use intoxicating/mind-altering substances before or during any function, and not misuse such substances at any time.

•  I will protect the integrity of all client-based relationships by maintaining healthy emotional and physical boundaries.

•  I will cultivate and practice responsible communication, using loving-kindness and honesty as the basis for my speech.

•  I will act with professional integrity, representing myself accurately to those I serve, and dealing openly and justly in all financial transactions.

• I will engage in peer supervision in conjunction with giving spiritual direction.

•  I will create safe and sacred space for growth and healing by maintaining confidentiality in all client-based relationships.

•  I will allow the ethical principles of my personal spiritual path to guide my thoughts, words, actions, and choices.

•  I commit to ongoing spiritual growth, as well as deepening my own personal practice.

•  I will continue my education and ongoing professional development.

•  I will live the values of compassion, tolerance, respect and open-mindedness.

•  I will report any abuse with the intention of promoting healing for those involved.

REFLECTION

Knowing others is intelligence;
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength;
mastering yourself is true power.
                                    Tao Te Ching, 33