Code of Ethics
I, as an individual, cannot be separated from my profession and life purpose. Therefore, this is an inclusive document that transcends both my personal and business practices. This Code of Ethics encompasses the morals, values, and standards that I hold myself, Ilonka Lucas, and also the operations of my business Lucas Publishing Pty Ltd accountable to at all times.
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Within a largely unregulated industry, I am committed to bringing a level of excellence, professionalism, and evolution to my work and life purpose.
As an active member of the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT), I am committed to abiding by their professional Code of Ethics https://myiict.com/code-of-ethics/. To supplement this document, I have also developed a Personal Code of Ethics as outlined below.
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Personal Code of Ethics
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Inclusion & Discernment
I am committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, body type, disability, or socio-economic status. I will act with discernment in choosing who I work with based solely on energetic compatibility and my ability to meet the client’s needs for their highest good.
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I acknowledge that the world is not yet a fair place, that I exist in a place of privilege within this imbalance, and that I hold subconscious programming that is part of the problem. I am committed to continued education, awareness, and taking action to ensure my positive contribution in creating an inclusive culture and to be an active part of the solution.
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Empowerment
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It is my purpose to support and guide people to know their own power, to recognize their divine nature, to discover their limitless potential, and to understand that this can only be found within themselves.
I will create a safe space for people to do the deep work of this self-discovery. I will not engage in teachings or practices designed to disempower my clients or ask them to place their faith in the trinkets and superstitions of the new age. Nor will I use the influence of my position within the practitioner/client relationship to disempower anyone.
Embodiment
I am the living example of my work and I commit to embodying my teachings. I walk the talk.
Evolution
I cannot take anyone further than I am willing or able to go myself. To facilitate my service in the world, I commit to doing the deep work and pushing my boundaries every day; to enable my continued evolution and personal growth.
My personal and professional development is a lifelong journey. I acknowledge that I will always be learning, improving, upleveling, gaining experience, meeting my fears, and evolving. I will stay flexible in my beliefs and keep an open mind and willing heart for this ongoing process.
Congruence
I will remember that I am energy first and that my reality is the result of my energetic vibration manifesting in accordance with the Universal Laws. This means that the quality of my service is directly impacted by the quality of my energetic state and also the alchemy between my thoughts, words, beliefs, and actions. I am committed to bringing myself into energetic alignment through various daily devotional practices and continually meeting and releasing my fears and limiting beliefs.
Service
I will always act from a place of sacred service: the place that prioritises the needs of the client above all else. It is my honour and privilege to act in sacred service. I will remain deeply grateful for this work and I will never take it for granted.
I won’t get comfortable with my sacred service. I know that my service is continually evolving in its nature and I will remain open and flexible with how I deliver and offer my service.
My path of sacred service is not about personal gain or self-gratification, however, I will not devalue my sacred service. I am a highly trained and experienced practitioner who lives my service. My time is valuable and it is fair and reasonable to seek appropriate remuneration in accordance with my levels of skill and commitment.
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Authenticity
“Be true to yourself. Own it. Live it. Make no apologies.” – Ilonka Lucas
I am not here to imitate anyone else. Though there may be “no new ideas”, I am here to offer the unique alchemy of my accumulated knowledge and life experiences that have created their own distinctive expression through me.
I honour my teachers, the lineage of my education, both formal and informal, and I will acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, the origins and sources of any skills, tools, and wisdom that I may pass on or utilise. I will never claim anyone else’s work or intellectual property as my own and I will endeavour to always give credit to the rightful creator as and when appropriate.
IICT Professional Code of Ethics
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In addition to my personal Code of Ethics, I am committed to abiding by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists professional Code of Ethics as outlined below.*
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Introduction
1.1 This Code has been compiled by the Director of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and relates to the standards of practice for all practitioners holding professional membership with the IICT.
1.2 This Code of Ethics is the professional base standard expected of all practitioners so as to preserve and enhance the reputation of the IICT and the public at large.
1.3 This Code applies to all practitioners who are, or who become, members of the IICT.
1.4 The IICT Director reserves the right to amend the Code of Ethics as and when it is deemed necessary. Should amendments be made, all IICT Members will be informed of these changes.
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Propriety
2.1 Client, student and public welfare shall take priority over self interest of members, employers and colleagues.
2.2 Confidentiality of client information must be observed at all times. In the case where client information is shared, consent must first be obtained from the client or legal guardian. Legal and contractual limits must be made clear to clients where appropriate.
2.3 IICT Members shall not behave in any manner that may bring the IICT or the members’ profession into disrepute.
2.4 All IICT Members will, at all times, maintain ethical standards and show politeness and consideration to their clients. Members will conduct themselves professionally so as to comply with generally accepted standards of moral behaviour and decency.
2.5 Should any IICT Member be found to have transgressed any items of the Code of Ethics, their IICT Membership shall be revoked.
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Competence
3.1 All IICT Members shall conduct their professional practice with reasonable skill and learning. In no way shall any IICT Member misrepresent their level of training, expertise, experience, or qualification.
3.2 IICT Members shall not attempt to offer work or advice beyond their level of competence or training.
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Responsibility
4.1 All IICT Members must be personally responsible for professional decisions and must give due consideration to the foreseeable consequences of their actions within their field of expertise.
4.2 When working with, or for, other persons or organisations, all IICT Members shall maintain the highest standard of professional integrity.
4.3 All IICT Members must recommend clients seek expert medical attention or psychological help, in the event that a client requires assistance that falls outside of the individual practitioners’ level of expertise, field/s of experience and/or qualifications.
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Consulting
5.1 Clinical, consulting and evaluative information must be kept confidential and may only be communicated for professional purposes with the consent of the client, or as may be required by law.
5.2 If client records are kept by the practitioner, these shall be stored and disposed of in a confidential manner.
5.3 When clients are unable to give informed consent, due to age, medical condition, psychological state etc, consent is required from the client’s Legal or Enduring Guardian prior to treatment.
5.4 Minors must be accompanied for treatment by a parent or guardian, or written permission for such treatment must be obtained by a parent or guardian.
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Client Relationship
6.1 All IICT Members shall respect the client’s physical/emotional state, and shall not abuse clients through actions, words or silence, nor take advantage of the therapeutic relationship.
6.2 IICT Members shall in no way participate in sexual activity with a client. IICT Members must consider the client’s comfort zone and honour the client’s requests as much as possible within personal, professional and ethical limits. Members must acknowledge the inherent worth and individuality of each person and must not discriminate against clients or fellow practitioners.
6.3 In the event that a IICT Member and consulting client within their said profession should wish to participate in an intimate sexual relationship, any professional services must be terminated and the client be referred to another practitioner of the said profession.
6.4 Financial arrangements must be made in advance and be understood by clients, ensuring they safeguard the client’s interests. All fee structures, cancellation penalties (if any) and other relevant information or conditions must be clearly displayed by the practitioner to the client, prior to treatment commencement.
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Professional Conduct, Development & Insurance
7.1 Breaches of the IICT Code of Ethics must be attempted to be informally resolved directly with the complainant prior to contacting IICT for formal grievance proceedings. Members in dispute may wish to find an agreed mediator to facilitate a suitable outcome for all parties.
7.2 In the event that breaches cannot be informally resolved, the complainant should inform the IICT in writing to begin the formal grievance process.
7.3 In no way shall an IICT Member disparage, nor publicly criticise, another IICT Member.
7.4 All IICT Members shall keep their professional skills and knowledge current per the guidelines of the members’ profession.
7.5 All IICT Members are required to obtain and maintain Public Liability Insurance within three months of becoming an approved member. Insurance can be obtained through IICT’s recommended broker or another provider of the member’s choosing. Insurance must be obtained to an appropriate level under the provisions and protocols of the practitioners’ profession.
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Advertising
8.1 All IICT Members are permitted to advertise themselves as IICT Members (per their approved membership level) for as long as their membership remains current.
8.2 IICT Members shall not make claims or statements which may bring their profession or the IICT into disrepute.
8.3 No IICT Member shall falsely imply sponsorship or verification by any organisation which has not given their consent to do so.
8.4 All IICT Members shall ensure that any advertising mentioning the IICT name shall be ethical and reserved in nature. In no way shall any member make exaggerated or misleading claims in their advertising bearing the IICT name.
8.5 IICT Members shall make every attempt to inform prospective IICT Members of our Code of Ethics and the provisions and costs of becoming an IICT Member. In no way shall any member attempt to mislead, nor coerce, another into joining the IICT. In all cases, members will direct the prospective client to the IICT website where the IICT’s Code of Ethics, guidelines for membership, and application can be obtained.
8.6 IICT Members must only advertise themselves in accordance with the membership level and modalities approved on their IICT Membership. In the event a member is providing services outside what is included in their IICT Membership, these services must be advertised separately to the IICT name.
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*As this code may be reviewed and updated from time to time, please use the following link https://myiict.com/code-of-ethics/ to view the most current version of the IICT Code of Ethics