Code of Ethics
I: Introduction to the [Company Name] Code of Ethics
The [Company Name] Code of Ethics is a comprehensive guideline outlining the ethical values and principles that members of the [Company Name] community should adhere to This document is intended to guide the behavior and decision-making of all members within the organization and guides certified by [Company Name] to support integrity in their actions.
The Code of Ethics foundationally informs the specific policies and expectations for ethical conduct for [Company Name] employed and certified guides, as outlined in the Code of Conduct for Guides [add link] and the Code of Conduct for [Company Name] Stakeholders [add link] The Code of Ethics [add link] and Codes of Conduct [add link] are overseen by the Ethics Committee as described in the Ethics Committee Charter [add link], which outlines the structure, composition, responsibilities, and operating procedures of [Company Name]'s Ethics Committee and the committee's interactions with other [Company Name] stakeholders.
This document includes:
1. The organization's vision, mission, and values
2 The organization's ethical commitments and principles
3. An overview on the organizations approach to translating its ethical principles into practice
4. An overview of the role of the ethics committee in relationship to this document and how the document evolves.
II. Vision, Mission, Values
[Company Name]'s ethical framework is intrinsically linked to our overarching vision, mission, and core values. These foundational elements guide our actions and decisions in educating about and providing psychedelic care
Vision
[Company Vision Example: We envision a thriving, equitable world in which psychedelic care is accessible, respected, and practiced for personal healing and collective transformation ]
Mission
[Company Mission Statement Example: Our mission is to support individuals' healing and participate in a shift in collective consciousness by training and supporting psychedelic practitioners in the [Company Name] approach ]
Guides trained and certified by [Company Name] will have cultivated the skills, empathy, and attunement to skillfully and ethically serve others, fostering environments where clients feel safe, respected and empowered to explore their inner worlds.
Values
1. Integrity: We commit to high ethical standards, helping ensure that our practices are transparent, accountable, and respectful of all individuals' dignity
2 Compassion: Our work is centered on a deep empathy for the complexity of the human experience, which guides our approach to care and interaction within our community.
3 Excellence: We strive for the highest quality in everything we do, from training our practitioners to providing direct care We ensure that our services are as efficacious and evidence-based as possible, and continuously evolving.
4 Experience affirming: We recognize individuals' diverse paths and backgrounds and foster an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and integrated.
5. Transformation: We embrace the potential of psychedelic services to transform lives and the collective and we commit to advancing the field through research, education, and thoughtful practice.
III. Ethical Principles and Commitments
[Company Name]'s ethical framework is deeply intertwined with our core principles, reflecting our unwavering dedication to navigating the complex field of psychedelic services with integrity, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of those served by the [Company Name] approach to psychedelic care. Ethical principles are not merely abstract ideals; they are actively embodied and brought to life through daily practices, guiding every aspect of work in psychedelic care.
[Company Name]s ethical principles are the product of a rigorous and ongoing process of learning and self-reflection, drawing upon the collective wisdom of the evolving field of psychedelic ethics, the invaluable insights of respected bioethicists, and the lessons gleaned from a candid examination of our teams’ experiences and those of the wider industry By integrating these diverse perspectives and learnings, we have cultivated a nuanced and contextually-informed understanding of the ethical landscape within which we operate
At the very core of [Company Name]'s pledge to uphold our highest standards of ethical integrity lie our ethical commitments We recognize that true ethical conduct extends beyond mere adherence to a set of rules; it demands the active embodiment of our values through consistent, principled action Our commitments serve as a living declaration of our dedication to creating a conscientious, supportive, and transformative environment for those we come into relationship with and for those who entrust us with caring or their well-being. These commitments live within the organization and extend to any guides certified by [Company Name], who must work by this Code of Ethics to maintain their certification
As we continue to navigate the unfolding developments of psychedelic care, we remain resolute in our commitment to these guiding principles, allowing them to illuminate our path and ensure that every step we take is grounded in a profound respect for the individuals we serve, the communities we engage with, and the transformative potential of the work we undertake
[Company Name]’s values of integrity, compassion, excellence, experience affirming and transformation are translated into our ethical principles and commitments They are:
1 Safety and Ethics
Ethical Principle: We place the safety, well-being, and dignity of those we serve at the forefront of all our actions and decisions.
Ethical Commitment: We commit to integrating robust safety protocols and ethical considerations into every aspect of our practice and teaching, ensuring the care we provide is grounded in a deep sense of responsibility and respect for each individual's unique needs, experience, vulnerabilities, and innate wisdom to heal. We commit to taking all possible measures to prevent those we serve from experiencing harm
2. Transformational Justice & Accountability
Ethical Principle: We acknowledge that even with the best of intentions and the application of rigorous ethical practices, harm can occur When harm occurs without malice, we are, first and foremost, committed to doing all we can to ensure the protection of those in harm's way We also commit to making an earnest effort to address the growth of all involved, focusing on compassion, accountability, healing, and the prevention of further harm.
Ethical Commitment: We have clear pathways for addressing ethical breaches or instances of harm, and we provide an option for an accountability process for those inflicting harm based on the principles of transformative justice Our accountability processes will prioritize the needs of those impacted while also supporting the responsible party's understanding, growth, and change.
3. Systemic Awareness & Emergence:
Ethical Principle: We embrace the potential for uncommon experiences, such as those brought forth by psychedelics, to transform limiting patterns and systems, both within the individual and within the culture, catalyzing growth and transformation. We commit to cultivating a culture of openness and emergence and calibrating our practices to better serve our mission and the well-being of those seeking healing
Ethical Commitment: With intentionality and honesty, we are committed to shedding light on systems or cultural norms that limit someone's growth potential such as those that are exclusionary, binary, perfectionistic, reductive, or otherwise built around maintaining the status quo We are committed to ongoing engagement with our own emerging growth areas, even when it’s uncomfortable.
4. Individuality and Affirming Cultural Experience
Ethical Principle: We recognize the inherent humanity in all individuals and honor the unique ways in which each person's journey unfolds, respecting the aspects of their identities, beliefs, cultures and experiences that shape them
Ethical Commitment: We commit to making our best effort to create compassionate spaces that honor and adjust to meet the inherent worth and dignity of every individual, offering care attuned to their unique needs and cultural frames while maintaining appropriate boundaries and standards of professional conduct
5. Honoring Indigenous Wisdom and Lineages
Ethical Principle: We acknowledge the immense debt of gratitude that western culture owes to the indigenous communities who have developed and stewarded the wisdom and practices of psychedelic rituals. We also acknowledge the ongoing colonization and
lack of reparations to and reciprocity with indigenous communities globally, particularly as this relates to the development of psychedelic services in the west.
Ethical Commitment: We invest our energy in maintaining and developing respectful relationships with indigenous communities, seeking out opportunities for learning, collaboration, support, reciprocity, and reparations We will share about the lineages and traditions that inform our work. We will continue to grapple with how to learn from Indigenous cultures respectfully and strive not to misappropriate wisdom and practices
6. Confronting Systemic Injustices
Ethical Principle: Based on the principle of interconnectedness, we believe the individual's experience is not separable from the systemic and cultural injustices and privileges of their surroundings, cultural lineages, and the global cultural tides. Likewise culture, and systemic injustices and privileges are formed by the individual’s participation, whether one is aware of it or not
Ethical Commitment: We commit to actively examine and address the ways in which systemic inequities like white supremacy, colonialism, and patriarchy influence our behaviors and practices We strive to maintain awareness, humility, and receptivity to feedback as we work to uncover and dismantle these patterns within ourselves, our organization, and the broader field.
7. Transparency and Public Engagement
Ethical Principle: We believe in the power of transparency and open dialogue to foster trust, collaboration, and collective wisdom We recognize our responsibility to engage with our community and stakeholders in an honest, accessible, and responsive manner
Ethical Commitment: We commit to maintaining a high standard of transparency in our communications and decision-making processes, proactively sharing information and insights while creating channels for public input and dialogue as we work together to responsibly steward the transformative potential of psychedelic care
8 Social Responsibility and Collective Well-being
Ethical Principle: We recognize that our work is intimately interconnected with the well-being of the communities and world around us. We believe in the power of psychedelic healing modalities to catalyze individual healing and that individual wellbeing is intrinsically tied to social and ecological well being
Ethical Commitment: [Company Name] and its guides commit to engaging in our work with a deep sense of social responsibility, considering the broader impact of our actions and actively seeking out feedback for improvement and opportunities to contribute to collective healing, resilience, and positive change
9. Humanness and Continuous Improvement
Ethical Principle: We recognize that we humans are in a continual and ongoing process of growth and change We believe in the importance of remaining open, curious, and responsive to new insights, and extending grace to others who are engaging in processes of growth
Ethical Commitment: We commit to cultivating a culture of compassion, humility, and continuous growth, actively seeking out opportunities to refine and expand our knowledge, skills, and ethical frameworks through ongoing education, research, self-reflection, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
IV: Ethical Principles into Practice
[Company Name] strives to ensure that our commitment to ethical practice is not only professed or theoretical but actively lived within a dynamic and responsive ethical framework that evolves with the organization and the best practices of the field of psychedelics services We do this by embedding our ethical principles into current operations and interaction standards and setting clear aspirations for their future development.
[Company Name]'s commitment to ethical practice in the field of psychedelic-assisted care is encapsulated in our Codes of Conduct and Ethical Principles into Practice Matrix, which serve as actionable standards to guide and keep track of our daily operations and interactions
The Codes of Conduct for Guides [add link] is a signed agreement that dictates specific behaviors and policies required for practice as a [Company Name] employed guide or [Company Name] certified guide.
The Code of Conduct for [Company Name] Stakeholders [add link] is a signed agreement that dictates specific behaviors and policies required for ethical practice for Students, Program Staff, Employees, the Board of Directors, the Ethics Committee, and others in the [Company Name] community
The Ethical Principles into Practice Matrix [add link] is a tool by which [Company Name] supports the planning and reporting on ethical principle implementation at the organizational level, helping ensure we embed our ethical principles into our practices, operations, and initiatives This includes what activities [Company Name] spends its time and efforts on, how we make decisions, how we care for people with whom we are in a relationship, and the ways we are of service to our mission
V: Role of the Ethics Committee
The [Company Name] Ethics Committee is a pivotal body within the organization, dedicated to helping to ensure that all aspects of [Company Name]'s operations align with our core ethical
principles and commitments This committee is the guardian of our ethical standards, providing oversight, guidance, collaboration, and a reflective lens through which the organization examines its practices and decisions You can read the Ethics Committee Charter here [add link].
VI: Review and Updates
The Code of Ethics will undergo periodic review and be evolved by the Ethics Committee with the inclusion of stakeholder input, emerging insights from putting the code into practice, and insights from the field at large as it develops further. Detailed parameters regarding review and updates to the Code of Ethics are outlined in the Ethics Committee Charter
Conclusion
In closing, [Company Name]'s Code of Ethics manifests our unwavering commitment to ethical integrity and excellence in psychedelic-assisted care. It serves not only as a guide for our actions and decisions but also as a reflection of our collective dedication to fostering a safe, respectful, and transformative environment for all those we serve. As we continue our journey, this code will evolve, guided by our shared values, the voices of our community, and the ever-changing landscape of psychedelic services Together, we pledge to uphold these principles, ensuring that our work at [Company Name] remains anchored in respect, responsibility, and a deep commitment to the well-being of individuals and communities