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 The Tantra Teachers Ethics Statement We
- tantra teachers, facilitators and therapists - recognise
that a clear ethics policy is vital in our work with workshop
participants as well as with clients in individual sessions.
Tantra and aspects associated, within the field of relationship and sexual healing, is a highly sensitive area of work. Working with deep emotions, the body, energy, and sexuality can bring up strong feelings and past experiences. People are sometimes in a vulnerable space. This is inevitable in some situations, in order to facilitate new experiences. A defined ethical path requires that we follow principles of: ~ honouring the trust clients and participants place in us ~ respecting their personal choices and boundaries ~ supporting their safety, well-being and growth ~ treating each person in a fair and equitable way whilst respecting differences. This is facilitated by giving a clear overview before sessions or a workshop begins as to what in concrete terms is actually being offered. Also by describing the skills and experience that the facilitator will be using, and clarifying what will be required of the participant during the course of sessions. There will be a clearly defined policy regarding workshop assistants and their relationship with participants. In addition: We recognise, that, on occasions, participants/clients may move into unusual states of consciousness and may not be fully aware of boundaries and practices. At such times, the integrity of the facilitator/therapist is vital. As defined above, the nature of the work will be negotiated in advance, taking into account an essential recognition of the need for spontaneity, creativity and intuition. We value the personal presence that we bring to the work with clients and participants and see peer validation, supervision and enquiry into the effectiveness of our work as important. This is informed when possible by the clients’ and participants’ experiences. The work is never is for the personal needs of the facilitator or therapist. Our approach in general, with participants/clients, is governed by love as the benchmark. Love is defined as seeking and facilitating the flourishing of others.  |
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