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For as long as I can remember, I have always greatly valued integrity, truth, and honesty. So when I discovered that there's an organized association of spiritual leaders, educators, coaches, and psychics that's all about holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics for the safety and well-being of the students, clients, and congregations we serve, I didn't hesitate to apply.
The Association for Spiritual Integrity (ASI) diligently works "to elevate ethical standards in spiritual leadership by building a community of leaders, teachers, and practitioners committed to integrity, accountability, and ongoing learning." I'm honored to be a part of this association as a dedicated member. See below for the code of ethics that I strive to embody in all I do through Evylyn Rose LLC.
The ASI Honor Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Spiritual Leaders
The ASI Honor Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Spiritual Leaders
1. Holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics, right behavior, and professional competency, as commonly recognized by our peers.
2. Performing our roles as teachers in a caring and compassionate manner, in both one-to-one interactions and groups.
3. Respecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all students and fellow practitioners.
4. Fostering autonomy, empowerment, self-sufficiency, and emotional maturity in our students.
5. Treating students’ questions, concerns, doubts, and experiences with respect, and never trivializing or dismissing their enquiries.
6. Being self-aware, open, and humble about the limitations of our knowledge and experience.
7. Making only honest, realistic statements regarding the benefits of our teachings, practices, courses, and other offerings.
8. Refraining from giving counsel in matters outside of our areas of training and expertise, and making appropriate referrals as needed.
9. Being honest and transparent regarding business and financial matters relevant to our students, clients, donors, and other stakeholders.
10. Honoring the sanctity of privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of everything conveyed to us in confidence.
11. 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.
12. Using only with proper care and caution any techniques that can potentially cause harmful side effects.
13. Acknowledging that, regardless of our spiritual attainment, we are human beings with human personalities, limitations, drives, and needs.
14. Not seeking or presuming exalted privileges or glorified status because of our role as spiritual teachers.
15. Never manipulating, exploiting, or deceiving a student to satisfy our personal aspirations, needs, or desires.
16. Establishing and maintaining clear and wholesome professional boundaries with all students, employees, and associates.
17. Never abusing the trust of students by exploiting them with unfair, coercive, or deceptive attempts to obtain money or free labor. (This does not include reasonable fees for services, donations of money and time, or volunteer work freely offered.)
18. Being particularly mindful of sexual boundaries with students—and honoring them at all times.
19. Cultivating and practicing honesty, integrity, compassion, humility, and empathy.
20. Engaging in continuous self-reflection, learning, and holistic personal growth.
21. Regularly reviewing our motivations for serving as teachers and monitoring the integrity of our words and actions.
22. Encouraging feedback about our own methods and behavior—and taking that feedback seriously. This includes complaints submitted to the ASI.
23. Addressing promptly any personal issues, concerns, or challenges that might affect our professional competency.
24. Offering support to our colleagues and fellow ASI members, to the extent that we are able and available.
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