Code Of Ethics, page 4
- To not conceal my shortcomings
- To encourage others to live without security/certainty without enforcement
- To encourage people to be the 'center' of their own lives; be their own authority; to not conform for the wrong reasons; to not be 'obedient' to anyone, unless freely chosen
- To practice rather than preach
- To become conscious of any tendencies to 'promote' self-perpetuation of my work at any cost
- To search out more effective methods of treatment regardless of what becomes obsolete in the process
- To make every effort to not develop false images
- To set consciously chosen boundaries as ongoingly perceived as necessary
- To encourage people to do their own research
- To make it clear that I am striving but I am not infallible
- To promote real human connection; not adulation or addiction or dependency
- To care and to care deeply
- To make every attempt to unmask self interest (as clandestine), and consciously recognize what self needs from self
- To not suggest practice of something I have never practiced myself
- To not meet my emotional 'needs' with the sphere of interaction of patients or those in classes
- TO NOT GET TAKEN WITH OR ADDICTED TO POWER!
In maturation one realizes that no other person can know with certainty what is appropriate for others. Further, unlivable ideals and fond dreams can be cruel and illusory and can mask authoritarianism.
Forgiveness does not mean letting go of ideal self-protective boundaries; yet my intention is to strive towards objectification as a step to subsequent forgiveness. Further my aim is to take responsibility for that which I perceive as my responsibility and to transform or make into its' best form all that I can.
Michaelmas 2003
Influenced by Guru Papers, Joel Kramer and Diana Alstaad
