Revelation Breathwork® Code of Ethics

1. Scope of Expertise

I will represent myself and act only within the bounds of my experience and competence. I will not misrepresent my experience, training, credentials, understanding, or abilities to clients, prospective clients, or the public, including through advertising, websites, promotional materials, or social media.

I will communicate honestly and truthfully about my training, experience, and competency in this work.

When a client requires support or care beyond my training or level of competence, I will encourage or provide an appropriate referral when reasonably possible.

2. Confidentiality

I understand that respecting confidentiality is important to the emotional, psychological, and interpersonal safety of clients and participants.

a. Client Information

I will not disclose information shared with me privately by a client unless the client has provided permission, disclosure is required by applicable law, or another recognized legal exception applies.

I will comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding confidentiality, privacy, reporting obligations, and recordkeeping, as well as any additional ethical standards applicable to professional licenses or organizations with which I am affiliated.

b. Legal and Professional Requirements

Facilitators understand that confidentiality obligations and exceptions may vary depending on jurisdiction, professional licensure, the age of the participant, and the circumstances involved.

Facilitators are responsible for understanding the laws and professional requirements that apply to their own work and location.

c. Protecting Confidential Information

I will take reasonable steps to protect confidential information belonging to clients and prospective clients and to limit unauthorized access to that information.

d. Group Confidentiality

When working with groups, I will explain the importance of respecting the privacy and confidentiality of other participants and ask group members to honor that agreement.

I will also make clear that, because other participants are independent individuals, confidentiality within a group setting cannot be absolutely guaranteed.

3. Non-Discrimination

I will treat clients, prospective clients, participants, and colleagues with dignity and respect.

I will remain mindful of cultural, individual, and role differences and strive to provide services without unlawful discrimination based on characteristics protected by applicable law, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.

4. Business Integrity

I will conduct myself professionally, honestly, courteously, and respectfully.

I will make reasonable efforts to honor agreements and appointments with clients and will clearly communicate my policies concerning pricing, payments, cancellations, scheduling, and other important aspects of the client relationship.

5. Safety

I will make reasonable efforts to create an environment that supports participant safety.

This begins with respecting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual sovereignty of each participant.

I will remain mindful of the physical environment in which sessions take place and will seek to create an experience in which participants are treated with dignity and are not intentionally threatened, intimidated, coerced, or placed in unreasonable danger.

6. Continued Learning

I am committed to continuing to develop my knowledge, skills, self-awareness, and competency as a Revelation Breathwork® facilitator.

Continued learning may include educational opportunities offered by Revelation Breathwork®, participation in the Revelation Breathwork® facilitator community, supervision or mentoring, relevant professional development, personal growth work, books, courses, or other training that supports competent and ethical facilitation.

7. Integrity of Information

I understand that my role as a facilitator may also include educating clients and participants.

I will make reasonable efforts to present information accurately and cite sources when appropriate.

I will not knowingly make false, deceptive, fraudulent, or materially misleading public statements regarding Revelation Breathwork®, my services, my qualifications, or the potential benefits or outcomes of this work.

8. Notice of Health Considerations and Informed Consent

I agree to clearly communicate the known health considerations, precautions, and material risks associated with Revelation Breathwork® before a participant begins a session.

I will use language that is reasonably understandable and will obtain appropriate consent from participants before they participate.

I will use the current Revelation Breathwork® participant waiver, health disclosures, safety materials, or other forms required by Revelation Consulting, Inc. when applicable.

9. Sexual Conduct and Professional Boundaries

I will not initiate, invite, encourage, project, respond to, or engage in sexual contact or sexualized conduct with a client in the context of the facilitator-client relationship.

• I will establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries and respect the rights and dignity of those I serve.
• I will not use the facilitator-client relationship to exploit, manipulate, coerce, or improperly exercise power over a participant.
• These standards apply even if sexual or romantic behavior is initiated or invited by a client during the professional relationship.
• Sexual harassment, unwanted sexual behavior, or sexual touching by a facilitator is prohibited and may result in immediate suspension or revocation of authorization to use the Revelation Breathwork® name, in addition to any consequences required by applicable law.

10. Non-Sexual Touch

a. Informed Consent

I will obtain informed consent before using touch-related techniques during a Revelation Breathwork® session.

Whenever reasonably possible, consent should be discussed before breathing begins. The participant should understand the nature and purpose of the proposed touch and should feel free to decline.

Written documentation of consent is strongly encouraged when appropriate.

b. Appropriate Use of Touch

Touch is not a required component of Revelation Breathwork®.

When touch is used, it should be limited, appropriate, consensual, and supportive of the participant's experience.

Examples may include appropriate support involving the hands when a participant experiences uncomfortable hand cramping or tetany, or appropriate grounding support involving the feet or ankles.

If essential oils or other topical substances are used, I will explain their intended use and location and obtain consent before application.

c. Other Professional Modalities

Some Revelation Breathwork® facilitators may also have professional training in modalities involving touch, such as massage, craniosacral therapy, Reiki, psychotherapy, acupuncture, bodywork, or other healing practices.

When integrating another modality, facilitators must comply with all laws, licensing requirements, professional standards, consent requirements, and ethical rules governing that modality, as well as this Code of Ethics.

d. Individual Considerations

I will consider whether touch is appropriate for each participant based on the circumstances, including the participant's ability to provide meaningful consent, personal history, stated preferences, current emotional state, and ability to comfortably integrate the experience.

e. Withdrawal of Consent

I understand that consent is ongoing and may be withdrawn at any time.

I will respect a participant's request to stop or modify touch immediately and will remain attentive to verbal and nonverbal indications that continued touch may no longer be welcome or appropriate.

11. Personal Support and Self-Awareness

I will seek appropriate support for personal problems, conflicts, circumstances, or impairments that may materially interfere with my ability to provide responsible and ethical service.

I am committed to developing awareness of my own beliefs, biases, intentions, needs, emotional patterns, and unresolved issues and to considering how they may affect the people I serve.