Sacred Light Tantra Code of Ethics
Sacred Light Tantra practitioners have signed up to the Association of Somatic and Integrative Sexologists (ASIS) Code of Ethics and Ethical Code of Practice:
Ethical Codes — The Association of Somatic and Integrative Sexologists (ASIS)
We have done this to assure the people that use our services of the highest ethical standards and to create a safe environment to allow then to maximise their relaxation, to create pathways for change if they so choose.
In addition, we prefer to promote practitioners who also work to this Code but, as a minimum, we require all people we promote to comply with the following sections of the Code when holding workshops / events (noting the word “Client” is interchangeable with the words “Student,” “Participant” and “Attendee”) under our branding of “Sacred Light:”
- Consent
Member-Practitioners recognise the importance of consent and choice in all professional interactions with Clients. Member-Practitioners will strive to provide a range of options from which the Client can actively elect that which will serve their own growth. At no time shall a Client be required or coerced to participate in any activity, event or exercise. Member-Practitioners inform and educate their Clients about consent and choice and actively create learning environments where Clients are empowered to exercise those skills.
- Touch in Practice
Member-Practitioners may use physical touch if they deem it appropriate. If they do so, they touch consciously and with the attitude to do no harm, with concern for the Client’s growth; for the safety of both/all parties; and to honour the agreed boundaries established. Member-Practitioners agree to co-create clear agreements with Clients before engaging in practices involving touch. ASIS recommends the use of written intake forms where consent is given in writing as best practice.
- Altered States of Consciousness
Member-Practitioners recognise that their work can result in altered states of consciousness in Clients, agree to be mindful of this possibility during sessions, and offer advice for Client self-care if appropriate. Member-Practitioners understand that an altered state of consciousness can impact a Client’s capacity to give informed consent (see also point 3: Consent).
- Maintaining Boundaries in Professional Relationships
Regarding Sexual Contact and / or Conduct with Clients:
6 a. Sessions are Client-centred and the Clients’ boundaries are of primary importance
6 b. Member-Practitioners recognise the importance of maintaining and respecting agreed boundaries. Boundaries are to be discussed, agreed and set at the beginning of each session; including the stipulation that boundaries may not be renegotiated or changed during that session. Maintaining the agreed boundaries also includes stopping touch whenever Clients request it.
6 c. Member-Practitioners understand the inherent inequality of power they hold relative to Clients in their role of practitioner/teacher and agree not to use this power for the sexual exploitation of Clients
6 d. Member-Practitioners agree that they will not seek to meet their erotic appetites through their Clients. Member-Practitioners are conscious that, and make Clients aware that, sessions will neither fulfil the Member-Practitioner’s, nor their Client’s desire for romantic and sexual connection
6 e. If attraction occurs within the professional relationship (either from Client towards Member-Practitioner or from Member-Practitioner towards Client), Member-Practitioners agree to discuss this at professional supervision with the aim of maintaining clear professional boundaries and protecting the Client’s ability to access the work. This may mean terminating the work and making an appropriate referral
6 f. Member-Practitioners agree not to begin a romantic-sexual relationship with any Client for a minimum of 6-12 months after any professional services have terminated. The length of time is to be considered, relative to the duration and nature of the services that have been provided. In addition, the impact on the client, the vulnerabilities and client’s original intentions/issues must be considered. If a situation like this occurs, Member-Practitioners are expected to discuss the case with their Supervisor and come to an agreement about appropriate conduct before taking any action.
This includes:
- persons from previous sexual relationships who wish to now engage the Member-Practitioner in professional services
- workshop participants; except where there is a pre-existing romantic or sexual relationship, or a professional peer-level relationship, between the Member-Practitioner and workshop participant
- Use of Mind-Altering Substances
Member-Practitioners will refrain from providing any professional services while either the Member-Practitioner or the Client is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, entheogenic/psychedelic therapy excepted (see also point 10: Competence and Referrals).
- Competence and Referrals
Member-Practitioners are honest and accurate in all representations of their training, qualifications, competence and experience including being transparent about costs, session rates, and any additional fees. Member-Practitioners will consider the limits of their skills and experience before accepting requests for or providing educational or instructional services to potential Clients and will refuse professional work for which they are insufficiently qualified and may recommend another modality or practitioner. It is recommended that Member-Practitioners who have competency in different modalities distinguish between these modalities in their agreements with Clients.
- Dual Roles
Member-Practitioners recognise the potential complexity of dual roles/multiple relationships which occur when they have more than one role with a Client.
Examples of dual roles include (but are not limited to):
- a Member-Practitioner engages in a different business activity with a Client
- a Member-Practitioner encounters a Client in a public environment
- a Member-Practitioner is present at workshop, event or play party where a Client is also present
Where there is a possibility of a Member-Practitioner meeting a Client outside of their role as a Somatic Sexologist, Member-Practitioners take responsibility for raising this with Clients, discuss what meeting in different spaces might mean for both parties, how this could influence the Member-Practitioner-Client relationship, and assess whether an ethical professional relationship is possible. In dual role situations, Member-Practitioners recognise that training and supervision are important to better understand the complexity of dual roles and how to handle them with Clients.
- Termination of Services
Member-Practitioners will terminate professional relationships with Clients when such services are no longer required or no longer serve the needs and interests of the Clients. Member-Practitioners may unilaterally terminate services, on just and reasonable grounds after careful consideration of all situational factors and any possible adverse effects. Member-Practitioners are responsible for making appropriate referrals and to provide support to Clients during such transitions.
- Avoidance of Exploitation
Member-Practitioners will refrain from the exploitation of professional relationships with Clients (whether current or past) for personal gain, whether financial, professional, emotional, sexual, or for research purposes.
- Client Confidentiality
Member-Practitioners will respect, defend, and preserve the privacy of all information gained from Clients. Member-Practitioner will preserve the anonymity of Clients when using information for purposes of teaching, research, and supervision.
Member-Practitioners will maintain professional boundaries in all public and social media interactions. They will avoid discussing client cases publicly, unless agreed otherwise.
Client information will be stored in a secure and confidential manner and in accordance with local privacy laws such as GDPR.
- Reporting Concerns
If you have any concerns about third party sexuality practioners whom we are promoting, then please email us on info@sacredlightevents.com
If you have any concerns about Jon and Elara then please email our regulatory body info@the-asis.org