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Ethics & Standards

The work we do here matters. How we do it matters more.

At The Awakening Academy, ethics aren't an afterthought—they're the foundation. These standards guide everything we teach, how we show up, and what we hold ourselves accountable to.

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OUR ETHICAL FOUNDATION

Consent Is Non-Negotiable.

Every person has the right to choose what they participate in, what they share, and what they're ready for.

We practice informed consent by:

Being clear about what's involved before you commit
Never pressuring you to share, participate, or "go deeper" than feels right
Respecting your no without making you explain or justify it
Giving you the option to step back, pause, or leave at any time

You are always in charge of your own experience.

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BOUNDARIES & PROFESSIONALISM

Clear Boundaries Protect Everyone

Healthy boundaries create safety. Blurred boundaries create harm.

We maintain professional boundaries by:

Not engaging in dual relationships that create confusion or dependency
Keeping personal relationships separate from professional ones
Never using our position for personal gain, manipulation, or control
Being transparent about what we can and cannot offer

We do not:

Enter into romantic or sexual relationships with current students or clients
Use your personal information, stories, or vulnerabilities outside the agreed context
Position ourselves as the sole source of your healing or growth
Make you feel like you need us in order to trust yourself

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TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE

We Honor Where You've Been

Trauma-informed practice means understanding that many people carry experiences that shape how they learn, trust, and show up.

Our commitment to trauma-awareness includes:

Creating predictable, safe containers for learning
Never forcing vulnerability or emotional expression
Respecting that healing isn't linear and growth takes time
Recognizing when someone needs support beyond what we offer

We will never:

Shame you for your pace, your process, or your boundaries
Use spiritual bypassing to avoid real pain or difficult emotions
Push you into experiences your nervous system isn't ready for
Pathologies your protective responses or coping mechanisms

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CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY

What You Share Stays Protected

We take your privacy seriously—in one-on-one settings and in group spaces.

In individual work:

Everything you share remains confidential unless you give permission otherwise
We don't discuss your personal details with others
Your information is stored securely and handled with care

In group settings:

We ask all participants to honor confidentiality
What's shared in the group stays in the group
We cannot guarantee confidentiality from other participants, but we set clear expectations and hold the standard

Limits to confidentiality:

We may need to break confidentiality if there's a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if required by law

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COMPETENCY & SCOPE OF PRACTICE

We Stay In Our Lane

We're clear about what we offer and what we don't.

What we do:

Provide education on intuition, spiritual development, and personal growth
Offer mentorship, coaching, and guidance within our areas of training and experience
Support you in developing self-trust, discernment, and embodied awareness

What we don't do:

Provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment
Diagnose or treat mental health conditions
Replace the need for licensed professionals when needed
Claim to have all the answers or be the only path forward

If you need support beyond our scope, we'll tell you—and we'll encourage you to seek appropriate professional help.

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INTEGRITY IN MARKETING & REPRESENTATION

We Tell The Truth

We don't make false promises, manipulate through fear, or create dependency to sell our services.

Our marketing standards:

We're honest about what our programs can and cannot do
We don't guarantee specific outcomes because everyone's experience is different
We don't use manipulative tactics like artificial scarcity, shame, or pressure
We share testimonials only with permission and represent results honestly

We believe in empowered choice, not coerced decisions.

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CULTURAL HUMILITY & INCLUSION

We Honor Diverse Paths

Spirituality, intuition, and personal growth don't belong to any one culture, tradition, or way of being.

We practice cultural humility by:

Acknowledging when teachings come from specific cultural or spiritual traditions
Not appropriating practices or claiming ownership over sacred teachings
Welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and belief systems
Continuously learning and being open to feedback about harm or exclusion

Everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and respected here.

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ACCOUNTABILITY & CONTINUOUS GROWTH

We're Not Perfect—But We're Responsible

We don't claim to have it all figured out. We're committed to doing better when we fall short.

Our accountability practices:

We welcome feedback, even when it's hard to hear
We take responsibility when we cause harm—intentionally or not
We're committed to ongoing education and self-reflection
We have systems in place for addressing concerns and complaints

If something doesn't feel right, we want to know.

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POWER DYNAMICS & LEADERSHIP

We Use Our Position Responsibly

As educators and guides, we hold a certain amount of influence—and we don't take that lightly.

We recognize that:

Power imbalances exist between facilitators and participants
Students may look to us for validation, approval, or guidance
Our words and actions carry weight, even when we don't intend them to

Because of this, we commit to:

Never exploiting trust, vulnerability, or admiration
Encouraging independence, not dependence
Holding ourselves to higher standards, not demanding perfection from you
Stepping back when our involvement is no longer serving your growth

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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

These aren't just words on a page. They're the standards we live by and the promises we keep. If we ever fall short of these ethics, we want to hear about it. Accountability only works if there's space to speak up—and we're committed to listening.

Your trust matters. Your safety matters. Your growth matters.

And we'll continue to show up in ways that honour all three.

Have a Concern?

If you've experienced something that doesn't align with these standards, or if you have questions about our ethics, please reach out.

Contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line:

Ethics Concern

We take all concerns seriously and will respond within 7 business days.

All reports are treated with confidentiality and care.