BBSH NY 24-25 School Catalog - Flipbook - Page 10
7. The BHS Practitioner does not suggest, initiate, or engage
in any romantic or sexual activity with the client. The BHS
Practitioner does not engage in sexual or other harassment
of the client, whether by sexual solicitation, physical or
energetic advances, or verbal or nonverbal conduct that is
unwelcome, is offensive, or creates a hostile or unsafe
healing environment. The BHS Practitioner does not engage
in sexual relations with a former client for at least two years
after termination of the client relationship, and only
then after a good faith determination through appropriate
supervision that there is no exploitation of, or harm to,
the former client.
8. The BHS Practitioner avoids or promptly removes himself
or herself from improper and potentially harmful conflicts
of interest and dual or multiple relationships with clients
and former clients.
Honoring the Client and Community
9.
The BHS Practitioner respects the fundamental dignity,
worth, and personal journey of all clients, regardless of age,
gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status.
The BHS Practitioner strives to be aware of and sensitive
to cultural, individual, and role differences.
10. The BHS Practitioner respects the right of each client to
hold values, attitudes, beliefs, and opinions that differ
from the BHS Practitioner’s. The BHS Practitioner does
not attempt to pressure or coerce the client into any action
or belief, even if the BHS Practitioner believes such act or
belief would serve the best interests of the client. The BHS
Practitioner supports each client’s self-empowerment,
self-determination, and transformational processes in
learning to make life choices, and understanding the
consequences of those choices.
11. The BHS Practitioner is aware of his or her role in
maintaining the integrity of healing and the healing
profession with regard to clients, to the society in which
the BHS Practitioner lives, and to the global community
of the sacred human heart.
Client Confidentiality
12. The BHS Practitioner honors and does not disclose to
anyone the client’s confidences or client records, if any,
including the name or identity of the client or identifying
information, except: (A) if and to the extent authorized
by the client; (B) as required for the BHS Practitioner’s
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professional supervision where the client remains
anonymous, and only to the extent necessary to achieve
the purposes of the supervision; (C) when disclosure is
required to prevent clear and imminent danger to the
client or others; (D) as required by law; and (E) if the
BHS Practitioner is a defendant in a civil, criminal or
disciplinary action arising from the client relationship
(in which case client confidences may only be disclosed
in the course of that action).
13. At the client’s written request or approval, and according
to the capabilities, good conscience, and professional
judgment of the BHS Practitioner, the BHS Practitioner
may consult with the client’s other healers, therapists,
physicians, and spiritual teachers, as appropriate to
maximize the benefits to the client.
BHS Practitioner Self-Responsibility, Client
Welfare, and Termination of Services
14. The BHS Practitioner commits to his or her own self-care
and ongoing personal healing, and also recognizes that
this commitment is key to serving as an instrument of
healing for the client.
15. The BHS Practitioner commits to regular individual
supervision sessions with a qualified professional. The BHS
Practitioner is obligated to be alert to signs of, and to
obtain professional assistance for, any unresolved
personal problems, countertransference, and emotional
reactions, in order to prevent impairment of the client
relationship.
16. The BHS Practitioner is not under the influence of
alcohol or of any medication, drug, or substance during
a client session that might impair the work of the BHS
Practitioner or the client relationship.
17. The BHS Practitioner terminates a client relationship when
it becomes reasonably clear that the client no longer needs
or is not benefiting from continued service. The BHS
Practitioner terminates services if and as advisable due
to any physical or mental illness, or unresolved personal
issues, of the BHS Practitioner. The BHS Practitioner does
not maintain a client relationship solely for financial
reasons, but may terminate a relationship if the client is
unable or unwilling to pay for such services. Prior to any
termination of service, if and to the extent applicable and
practicable, the BHS Practitioner gives reasonable notice
to the client of the termination and assists the client in
finding alternative professional services.
