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All participants in TBI services are entitled to receive the highest standard of service and professional conduct from TBI students and from TBI certificate holders.

This Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (this “Code”) has been established and will be regularly reviewed and updated by the TBI Academy. This Code contains the guiding principles, duties, responsibilities and standards by which TBI students and TBI certificate holders conduct their day-to-day activities within their Scope of Service. Through this Code, the TBI community seeks to uphold the high standards, traditions, and principles that comprise the TBI organization.  This Code also serves to educate people outside of the TBI organization about the high standards under which TBI students and professionals operate.

As a prerequisite condition to enrolling in any TBI Training Program or receiving any TBI certificate, all students and certificate holders agree to abide by this Code.

The TBI Academy Certification Committee (“TBIACC”) has been entrusted with the task of monitoring the TBI community for any ethically unacceptable behavior that breaches this Code and/or may reflect negatively upon the TBI organization or the TBI community.  As a general principal, in the event an allegation is made against an TBI Academy student or certificate holder, the TBI ACC will examine the matter and will issue a recommended course of action to the Board of the TBI Academy (the “Board”).  The Board will issue all final decisions to students and certified professionals, disciplinary or otherwise.

This Code comprises the fundamental principles, duties and responsibilities that all TBI students and TBI certificate holders owe to their clients/participants, the TBI community, and to the public at large.  It is worth noting that this Code is not designed to list every ethically challenging situation that one may face while in service. Rather, this Code is designed to outline the minimally accepted standards of ethical and professional conduct that must be applied—at all times—by TBI students and certificate holders.

The TBI community believes that an TBI student’s and certificate holder’s ability (or inability) to adhere to the principles, duties, and/or standards in this Code will clearly communicate their level of competence and fitness to share TBI services with the world.  Members of the TBI community are dedicated to upholding this Code, and all members fully accept the consequences in the event they fail to do so.  This Code amounts to enforceable guidelines for professional conduct. In the event an TBI student or certificate holder violates any provision of this Code (or violates the spirit of any provision of this Code), appropriate disciplinary action may be taken by the TBI Academy and the TBI ACC, including, and not limited, to revocation of a certificate, expulsion from class, and/or reporting to the appropriate authority.

Fundamental TBI Principles 

The timeless guiding principles upon which TBI ethical guidelines are based are as follows:

• The conduct of the TBI professional should be, at all times, a facet of the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
• The ultimate goal of a True Body Intelligence Stress Free Facilitator is to raise individual and collective consciousness so that all may experience greater and more consistent states of openness, freedom, humor, power, community, perfection, honesty, devotion, love, peace, passion, expression, healing, transformation, sexuality, and knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities of TBI Students & Certified Professionals 

Participants in TBI services expect that they can fully trust their well-being to their TBI service providers.  In order to justify that generous gift of trust, TBI professionals have a high duty to maintain the highest standards of service and human care, and a responsibility to show upmost respect for all Life they encounter on their journey of service.

The All students and professional members of the TBI Academy have pledged to abide by the Nine TBI Ethics Guidelines as provided below:

1. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall practice harmlessness in all that they do – their professional mission is to educate others about the implications of unrelieved stress and to assist others to harness their Source of inner power and live their highest expression; they do not engage in the physical, chemical, or mental treatment of any conditions or diseases, unless they hold proper licensure to do so.
2. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall accept and serve those seeking TBI services in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner.
3. The welfare of each TBI participant shall always be paramount –TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall respect the rights, privacy, and dignity of all TBI participants; they shall maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
4. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall only offer services that are within the lawful scope of their trainings, and only if they are able to safely and competently share such services at any given time.
5. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall know the limitations of their abilities and make timely referrals to appropriate health care and/or wellness professionals.
6. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall behave and present themselves to TBI participants in a professional manner.
7. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall be absolutely honest in all of Life’s transactions, business or otherwise.
8. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall continue advancing their knowledge, skills, self through education, training, Re-Certification and open collaboration with colleagues.
9. It is the duty of the TBI Stress-Free Facilitators, as servants of principle and her fellow Humanity, to be ever vigilant with regard to the welfare of the community she lives in and to do her part in sustaining community burdens. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall participate in community affairs without thought or need for personal gain.

TBI Standards of Service 

The following approved TBI Standards of Service reflect the TBI Academy’s commitment that all TBI students and certificate holders provide an optimal level of service and strive for excellence in their lives and businesses.

1. Exhibit Professionalism. All TBI students and certificate holders must provide the highest quality of TBI services and exhibit expert knowledge in TBI methodology, philosophy, and all TBI systems.  All services shared by TBI students and certificate holders must always be within their lawful scope of service.  While acting in her/his professional role, all TBI students and certificate holders shall:
   1. Adhere to this Code of Ethics and Professional Standards;
   2. Treat all people with respect, dignity, and worth;
   3. Use professional verbal, non-verbal, and written communications;
   4. Provide environments that are safe, comfortable, and meet all legal requirements for health and safety;
   5. Maintain appropriate personal hygiene;
   6. Wear clothing that is modest, clean, and professional;
   7. Obtain voluntary informed consent from all participants before initiating any TBI services;    viii.    Be knowledgeable and accurate of the subject being taught to participants and teach within lawful scope of service;
   8. Remain in good standing with the TBI Academy;
   9. Display their TBI certificate prominently in their place of business;
   10. Use the official TBI Trademarks, credentials, and logos on websites, business cards, brochures, advertisements, and stationery only in a manner that is within the established policies and guidelines for use of official TBI Marks and Credentials;
   11. Immediately return all Copyrighted training materials and/or TBI certificate in the event good-standing status is revoked; and
   12. inform the TBI Academy in the event of any changes or additions to personal or professional contact information.
2. Legal and Ethical Standards. All TBI students and certificate holders must comply with all the legal requirements in governing the facilitation of human care services in their jurisdiction and shall:
   1. Obey all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations;
   2. Refrain from engaging in any behavior that results in discriminatory, illegal, or unethical actions;
   3. Accept full responsibility for her/his actions;
   4. Report to the proper authorities any alleged violations of the law by other members of the TBI community;
   5. Maintain accurate and truthful records;
   6. Report to the TBI Academy any criminal conviction of, or plea of guilty, nolo contendere, or no contest to, a crime in any jurisdiction (other than a minor traffic offense) by her/himself; and
   7. Report to the TBI Academy any pending complaints in any state or local government, regulatory board, or regulatory agency against her/his professional conduct or competence.
3. Maintaining Confidentiality. TBI students and certificate holders shall respect the confidentiality of all participant and community member information. All TBI students and certificate holders shall:
   1. Protect the confidentiality of all participant’s and community members’ identities;
   2. Solicit only that information that is relevant to the professional relationship being developed;
   3. Share pertinent information with third parties when required to do so by law or for purposes of public protection;
   4. Maintain secure participant records for a period of three years; and
   5. Store and dispose of participant files in a safe and secure manner.
4. Professional-Level Business Practices. All TBI students and certificate holders shall share services with honesty, integrity, and in a lawful manner.  In her/his professional role, all TBI students and certificate holders shall:
   1. Provide a physical setting that is safe and meets all applicable legal requirements for health and safety;
   2. Always obtain consent before facilitating any services for another;
   3. Maintain adequate and customary liability insurance;
   4. Maintain adequate records for each participant;
   5. Honestly represent all TBI credentials;
   6. Promote her/his business with integrity and avoid entering into conflicts of interest;
   7. Advertise honestly and accurately – always in accordance with the TBI Social Media Policy and in a manner that is representative of services that can be lawfully delivered and not misleading to the profession;
   8. Comply with all rules regarding sexual harassment and sexual conduct;
   9. Utilize clear and accurate informational materials to educate potential participants about TBI services;
   10. Have clearly defined operating policies;
   11. Follow acceptable accounting practices;
   12. File all municipal, state, and federal taxes; and
   13. Maintain accurate financial records, contracts, re-certification records, continuing education course records for at least three years.
5. Ethical Roles and Boundaries. TBI students and certificate holders shall safeguard the professional relationships formed with all participants.  In her/his professional role, all TBI students and certificate holders shall:
   1. Recognize her/his personal limitations and operate/offer services only within these limitations;
   2. Recognize her/his position of influence with participants and not exploit such relationship for personal or other gain;
   3. Avoid multidimensional or dual relationships that could impair professional judgment;
   4. Refrain from engaging in any sexual activity with participants (especially in a professional setting and while wearing TBI materials); and
   5. Refrain from sharing any TBI services while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, or any illegal substances (with the exception of a prescribed dosage of prescription medication which does not impair physical ability).
6. Preventing Sexual Misconduct. TBI students and certificate holders shall refrain from engaging in any behavior that sexualizes, or appears from a third-party perspective to sexualize, the TBI Stress-Free Facilitator /participant relationship.  In her/his professional role, the TBI student and certificate holder professional shall:
   1. Always be mindful where touch is occurring on a participant’s body.  TBI students and certificate holders shall not touch a participant’s genitalia or any commonly known private areas;
   2. In the event a participant initiates sexual behavior in the professional work space, the TBI Stress-Free Facilitators shall clarify the purpose of the services, and, if such conduct does not cease, then terminate the session; and
   3. Only share services within the TBI Scope of Service.
7. Obtaining Consent. TBI Stress-Free Facilitators must at all times honor and respect the rights of their participants to be fully informed in all decisions pertaining to their education and wellness care.  All TBI participants have a right to choose whether to accept or refuse an invitation to participate in TBI services.   Before providing any hands-on services, and before consulting with a participant about their observable stress patterns, the TBI professional must ensure that all appropriate educational disclosures have been made and that the participant has a full understanding as to the non-medical nature of services being offered, who is offering the services, and why such services are being offered in the first place.

Note:  As the TBI organization continues to evolve, so, too, will this Code of Ethics and Professional Standards. This Code is intended to be a living and dynamic document that is subject to regular revision.  The TBI Academy strives to stay abreast with the changing demands and expectations of Complementary and Alternative wellness professions.