Animism & Earth Ritual Practitioner
Code of Ethics
What follows are the ten elements in the public Code of Ethics for the Practitioner Network. Although there are professional guidelines that may be spelled out in more detail in the Animism & Earth Ritual Training Manual (in progress), these remain the foundation for the ethical practice of Ancestral Lineage Healing. As such, they are included here for a refresh when establishing clear agreements in advance of this training.
- 1. Practitioners of this approach to animism and Earth-honoring ritual prioritize personal well-being as a foundation for effectively supporting others. This includes being willing to ask for and to receive support.
- 2. Practitioners sustain active and generative relationships both with their ancestors and with the lands they call home and seek to live in conscious, reciprocal ways with the larger web of kinship.
- 3. Practitioners model cultural self-responsibility, fairness, and respect and do not discriminate with regard to ethnicity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical ability, political views, nationality, immigration status, or socio-economic background.
- 4. Practitioners adhere to this Animism & Earth Ritual Practitioners Code of Ethics and related agreements as well as ethical codes and agreements relevant to their credentials, professional associations, and other forms of service in the world.
- 5. Practitioners commit to proactive communication, personal responsibility, and regard for impact when navigating relational and structural power differentials with clients, students, colleagues, and Ancestral Medicine teachers and staff.
- 6. Practitioners maintain and affirm healthy boundaries and practice active consent in sessions and teachings; in discerning when, how, and with whom to offer their services; and in how they relate with the unseen and our many Earth kin.
- 7. Practitioners seek to resolve conflicts in proactive, direct, and generative ways. This includes using established channels for conflict resolution, avoiding gossip, and encouraging good outcomes and repair.
- 8. Practitioners encourage others to relate directly with their supportive ancestors, with those who are the land, and with their personal forms of divinity. They also foster cooperation and mutual respect among practitioners from other traditions.
- 9. Practitioners model respect for earlier generations of ancestors, living cultures and communities, and those who are the land. This includes honoring sacred sites, existing protocols, and a general spirit of responsive humility.
- 10. Practitioners commit to a path of life-long learning and professional growth. This includes deepening their relationships with the Earth, participating in continuing education, inviting feedback, and welcoming outside support when needed.