At the heart of ethics is the importance of not doing harm to clients and maximizing the therapeutic effects of our work. Since our work takes place within a relational context, it is crucial that we work on our own blind spots, and our abilities to manage expectations and roles. This module covers a wide variety of topics to assist you, including:

• The most common ethical dilemmas of energy practitioners
• 9 common blind spots practitioners tend to have and how to navigate them
• 6 steps for thinking through an ethical dilemma
• A simple three step mantra to calm personal reactions to clients
• The importance of creating “sacred space” during therapeutic work, and how this can be challenging.
• The role of the drama triangle in creating boundary problems.
• Ethical dilemmas specific to energy healing

Lead Trainer - David Feinstein

Power Pod - David Feinstein, Cynthia Hutchinson, Phil Mollon

When you learn about the legalities of having an energy healing practice, it empowers you to do your work without worry and while being in integrity. The result? You can provide the highest level of service to your clients. Some of the things you will learn include:

• What you can and cannot say on your website to stay ethical and legal, including: a) claims b) testimonials c) practitioner title
• What unlicensed practitioners need to know to protect themselves from being in violation of ethical standards of state boards.
• What you need in your informed consent forms and website disclaimers. (You do have one, right?)
• Learn what violations the special the task force of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking for on websites like yours.
• What you need to do to make sure the you are protected under Health Care Freedom laws.
• The types of things that you can and cannot say when describing your services so that you don't violate ethical and legal rules.

Important Note: While the focus of this module is on the legal landscape of the U.S. , the questions raised and areas requiring attention are probably relevant in many other countries as well.

Lead Trainer - Midge Murphy

Power Pod - Midge Murphy,  Lisa Mentgen-Gordon

You probably know the importance of being trained in cultural competencies so that you are more able to understand a person from within their culture. A person's spirituality and/or religion is a major cultural variable in how they view themselves and the world.  But most practitioners receive no training in how to be sensitive to and work with these variables. Topics in this eye opening module include:

• The 16  competencies in spiritual and religious diversity that every  professional should have to be basically competent .
• Research shows most people want their spiritual/religious life to be part of their sessions. Learn effective ways to do this.
• Your spiritual/religious biases may be impacting your work with clients
  in negative ways. Learn how to uncover them so you can serve with more clarity.
• How to frame an effective question about spiritual beliefs without weaving in
  your own biases.
• A spiritual assessment tool you can use with clients immediately.
• How to create space for conversations dealing with potentially abusive forms of
  religion and spirituality.
• How to support a client's use of religion and/or spirituality without being an expert in it.

Lead Trainer - Cassandra Vieten

Power Pod - Cassandra Vieten,  Ken Cohen, Cynthia Hutchinson

Many therapists and healers are conflicted around helping people while making a good living. Does that apply to you at all? This module will provide a wealth of ideas that can change how you think about money in a way that is deeply ethical and supportive of you and your clients.

• Discover the cultural lies we tell ourselves about money that are impacting our ability to have financial sufficiency
• Learn the 3 negative myths about money and how to change them
• Discover the radical, surprising truth about sufficiency
• How do you decide ethically what to charge? Learn key methods you can use immediately.
• Learn how to ethically include conversations in your initial consultations and/or informed consent process that radically increases the perceived value of your services.
• Gain key practices for effectively managing your money

Lead Trainer - Lynne Twist

Power Pod - Lynne Twist, David Gruder, Amelia Vogler

Ethnic and race-based stress and trauma are undeniable realities for millions of people, yet many clinicians do not understand what they are. Dealing with issues of race, ethnicity and diversity in general are often difficult and challenging. In the 21st century, it is an ethical imperative that therapists, healers and all health professionals have awareness, compassion and skill sets to deal with these issues. This module can be part of your journey of learning and discovery. Topics include:

• Exploring ethical mistakes and missteps about race, ethnicity and trauma
• How to create compassionate space for conversations dealing with race and ethnicity
• Your reactions about race and ethnicity may be impacting your work with clients in negative ways. Learn how to uncover them so you can serve with more clarity.
• The experiences of therapists of color
• Creating larger and more spiritual frames for dealing with issues of “the other”

Lead Trainer – Gail Parker

Power Pod – Shawn Blue, Alfred Heath, Inga Blazio, Phil Mollon