Reiki Organizations:
There are many organizations providing support and resources to certified Reiki Practitioners. Two of the more known organizations are the IARP (International Association of Reiki Practitioners) and the Reiki Alliance. Both are highly reputable and provide great resources and community to those that enroll. There are many benefits and a few disadvantages with being registered through a Reiki Organization. The deepest benefit may be the clarity of ethical procedures in regards to having this important job as a Reiki Practitioner.
As your Reiki Master, I encourage you to research these two organizations and any others out there. Note that it is not a requirement to join any Reiki organization. I have certified and given Reiki healings and attunements to thousands of people throughout the world and I am not affiliated with any organization. My decision to do so resides in my heart chakra, as supproted by my throat chakra. For me, personally, the “organization” that supports me is the universe, my “god”, the reiki and my angels and guides. This is the organization my third eye has instructed me to stay closely affiliated with: here I understand how to practice business and my ethical practices for being a practitioner. I ask you to be open minded: do not mimic what I do or think there is a right or wrong. Listen to yourself and act accordingly.
Homework:
Your next hOMework assignment is to write your own code of ethics for your Reiki use. Review:
Then, construct your own list of ethics. Note this list is your list and may be as long or short as you feel. Note that like everything, this list should be ever evolving as you evolve in your experience as a Reiki healer. You will learn more and grow more and have many experiences that will help expand your code of ethics based upon your experience.
Take your time with this list: it is unethical to copy other’s ethical values and claim them as your own. Mediate before creating your list. Give yourself Reiki and sit with yourself. Write what your heart believes. Ethics reside in your heart space. Once you’ve completed this assignment, continue on with the rest of the section and submit this paper with the rest of your homework at the conclusion of the section. I encourage you to keep this list someplace special: possibly a Reiki Altar that you create.
IARP Code of Ethics for Reiki Practitioners and Reiki Master Teachers:
The Registered Reiki Practitioner (RP) / Registered Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher (RMT) agrees to:
1. Abide by a vow of confidentiality. Any information that is discussed within the context of a Reiki session is confidential between the client and practitioner.
2. Provide a safe and comfortable area for sessions or classes and work to provide an empowering and supportive environment for clients and students.
3. Always treat clients and students with the utmost respect and honor.
4. Have a pure and clear intention to offer your services for the highest healing good of the client and highest potential of the student.
5. Provide a brief oral or written description of what happens during a session and what to expect before a client’s initial session. Provide a clear written description of subjects to be taught during each level of Reiki prior to class and list what the student will be able to do after taking the class.
6. Be respectful of all others’ Reiki views and paths.
7. Educate clients/students on the value of Reiki and explain that sessions do not guarantee a cure, nor are they a substitute for qualified medical or professional care. Reiki is one part of an integrative healing or wellness program.
8. Suggest a consultation or referral for clients to qualified licensed professionals (medical doctor, licensed therapist, etc.) when appropriate.
9. Never diagnose or prescribe. Never suggest that the client/student change prescribed treatment or interfere with the treatment of a licensed health care provider.
10. Be sensitive to the boundary needs of individual clients and students.
11. Never ask clients to disrobe (unless in the context of a licensed massage therapy session at the client’s option). Do not touch the genital area or breasts. Practice hands-off healing of these areas if treatment is needed.
12. Be working to create harmony and friendly cooperation between Reiki Practitioners/ Master Teachers in the community and represent the IARP in a most professional manner.
13. Act as a beacon in your community by doing the best job possible.
14. Work to empower your students to heal themselves and to encourage and assist them in the development of their work with Reiki or their Reiki practices.
15. Be actively working on your own healing so as to embody and fully express the essence of Reiki in everything that you do.
Reiki Alliance Code of Ethics:
Introduction
The creation of this Code of Ethics is a conscious undertaking of The Reiki Alliance and its Members to be self-responsible for upholding the values and statements of highest intention which follow. This Code expresses the commitment of Reiki Masters to use their knowledge, skills and art for the benefit of others, to intentionally do no harm, to respect students and clients and to honor ourselves and one another.
This Code clarifies basic principles of being a Reiki Master. For those on this path, it may serve as a source for education and reflection and for self-evaluation, personal healing and healing with one another. For the public this Code may serve to establish expectations for ethical conduct of Reiki Alliance Masters.
Code of Ethics for Reiki Masters of The Reiki Alliance
#1: I treat my parents, partner and children with respect for their individual needs and values.
I value my partner and family members supporting my life’s path and my supporting theirs.
I value honesty and integrity in relationship.
#2: I treat my students and clients with respect for their dignity, individual needs and values.
I work with my students and clients to the best of my ability without prejudice regarding their age, race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, physical abilities, or socioeconomic background.
I value my sacred trust created with students and clients by refraining from exploitation involving power or sexual misconduct.
I refrain from using my position as a Reiki Master to begin or to intimate future sexual relationship with a student or client.
I allow sufficient time to truly change the roles of each party (powerdynamic) before envisioning a romantic or sexual relationship with a student or ex-client.
#3: I respect a student’s right to choose their initiating Master and a client’s right to choose their own forms and path of healing.
I respect my Reiki client’s faith in their own doctor or primary care provider.
I support my students and clients without allowing my personal judgments to interfere. If I am unable to do this I will recommend that the student or client work with another Reiki Master or Practitioner.
#4: I hold confidential all information about a student or client.
#5: I maintain my awareness.
I refrain from abuse of alcohol and drugs.
I am aware that my judgment and professional conduct may be impaired by my use of alcohol and drugs. I abstain from these substances during professional activities.
#6: I continually enhance my professional qualifications, knowledge and skills.
I recognize my own capabilities and limitations and state them accurately and fairly.
#7: I maintain my trust in Reiki and my community.
I cultivate conscious and clear communication and the qualities of loving kindness and honesty. I speak what is true and useful and refrain from speaking what is not.
I value my relationship to a process larger than myself, recognizing that healing is something I can give to myself, and can learn from but never control.
I support life rather than avoid death.
#8: I respect the property of others, maintain my professional integrity and refrain from the misuse of money.
I refrain from professional misconduct including plagiarism, inappropriate omission of information, and making false or deceptive statements.
I refrain from using other people’s methods and disciplines professionally before I have my own deep experience with them. I acknowledge their source.
#9: I acknowledge and respect other disciplines and their practitioners.
I endeavor to work in cooperation with other Reiki Masters or practitioners of other disciplines and I refrain from slandering, criticizing or otherwise denigrating them.
#10: I take responsibility and accountability for all my decisions and actions as a Reiki Master in society. I realize that all my actions and choices in behavior and communication have a potential effect on others; I teach by my own example.I promptly resolve actual or potential conflicts of interest.