INTEGRITY

 

1. I commit to holding myself to the highest standards of ethics, right behaviour, and professional competency, as recognized by the Hakomi Institute, including honouring the Hakomi Institute Code of Ethics [PDF].

 

2. I commit to performing my role as a therapist in a caring and compassionate manner, in both one-to-one interactions and groups. 

 

3. I commit to respecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all clients and fellow practitioners. 

 

4. I commit to fostering autonomy, empowerment, self-sufficiency, and emotional maturity in my clients. 

 

5. I commit to treating clients’ questions, concerns, doubts, and experiences with respect, and never trivializing or dismissing their inquiries. 

 

6. I commit to being self-aware, open, and humble about the limitations of my knowledge and experience. 

 

7. I refrain from giving counsel in matters outside of my areas of training and expertise, and I make appropriate referrals as needed.

 

TRUST & BOUNDARIES

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8. I commit to being open and transparent in how I communicate, both in person and via email and on my website.

 

9. I commit to honouring the sanctity of privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of everything conveyed to me in confidence. 

 

10. I commit to establishing and maintaining clear and wholesome professional boundaries with all clients and colleagues. 

 

11. I commit to never abusing the trust of clients to obtain sexual gratification, money, free labour, or other personal gain.

 

12. I commit to cultivating and practising honesty, integrity, compassion, humility, and empathy. 

 

13. I commit to engaging in continuous self-reflection, learning, and holistic personal growth, including regular supervision.

 

14. I commit to abiding by local laws with respect to the disclosure of information in cases of sexual abuse, child endangerment, and the intention to harm oneself or others.

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FEEDBACK & COMPLAINTS

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15. I commit to encouraging feedback about my own methods and behaviour—and taking that feedback seriously. 

 

16. I commit to addressing promptly any personal issues, concerns, or challenges that might affect my professional competency.

 

17. In case of a rupture, I commit to working towards repair, including

• taking seriously your concerns

• taking responsibility for a rupture

• ensuring I do the inner work on my self

• seeking advice from my supervisor

• providing an impartial mediation channel if necessary