Ethics for Spiritual Practitioners

Ethics refers to the principles, values, and standards of conduct that guide individuals or groups in distinguishing right from wrong, good from bad, and desirable from undesirable behavior. It encompasses moral philosophy, which explores questions about what is morally right or wrong, just or unjust, fair or unfair. Ethics often involves considerations of fairness, justice, honesty, integrity, respect for others, responsibility, and empathy. These principles help individuals make ethical decisions and navigate complex moral dilemmas in personal, professional, and societal contexts.

Spiritual practitioners hold a unique position of influence and trust in individuals' lives, often guiding them through deeply personal and transformative experiences. This position of influence comes with a significant responsibility to uphold ethical standards. There isn't a governing body to oversee spiritual practitioners, however, so it is up to the individual practitioner to behave in a morally upstanding way.

Spiritual practitioners are particularly beholden to a standard of ethics to ensure the well-being of their clients, maintain trust and credibility, comply with legal requirements, promote cultural sensitivity, and foster personal and professional integrity. Ethical conduct is foundational to creating meaningful, ethical, and impactful experiences for both practitioners and their clients.

In a world where spirituality and personal development play increasingly vital roles in people's lives, the need for ethical guidance in the fields of psychics, tarot readers, metaphysical life coaches, spiritual consultants, hoodoo, conjure, rootwork, and witchcraft practitioners, and more. Ethics have never been more critical to implement. This intensive course is designed to empower you with a good understanding of ethics and decision-making processes specifically tailored to the realm of spiritual work.

This course goes beyond traditional ethics training, delving into real-world challenges faced by practitioners in today's dynamic spiritual landscape. From dealing with fake Nigerian Babalawos to navigating unsolicited direct messages for psychic readings, sexual misconduct, and spiritual catfishing, students will learn invaluable strategies for maintaining ethical integrity and professional excellence.

* This course is free for members of the American Rootwork Association.

Course curriculum

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    1. Copyright Agreement

    2. Introduction to Ethics for Spiritual Practitioners

    3. About this Course

    4. Developing a Professional Online Presence

    5. Transparency in Business Practices

    6. Legal and Regulatory Considerations

    7. Spirituality, Ethics, and Leadership

    8. Spiritual Hygiene

    9. Characteristics of Healthy Spiritual Workers

    10. Chapter 1 Quiz

    1. Identifying an Ethical Issue

    2. The Smell Test

    3. The Common Good Test

    4. The Character/Virtue Approach

    5. The Rights Test

    6. The Utilitarian Approach

    7. The Psychology of Unethical Behavior in Spiritual and Religious Professions

    8. The Psychology of Unethical Behavior

    9. Chapter 2 Quiz

    1. Defining Professional Boundaries

    2. Common Boundary Issues

    3. Nepotism

    4. Knowing When to Refer

    5. Taking on Spiritual Work You Don't Understand or Have the Skills to Perform

    6. Don't Expect Someone Else to Fix Your Broken Shit

    7. Intellectual Property Theft

    8. The Ethics of Fertility Work

    9. The Ethics of Love Magick

    10. Sexual Misconduct

    11. Signs of Spiritual Abuse

    12. Spiritual Abuse in the Online Conjure Community

    13. Chapter 3 Quiz

    1. Spotting a Scammer

    2. Ethical Problems with Social Media Fraudsters

    3. The Prevalence of the Faux Laveaus

    4. Fake Nigerian Babalawos

    5. Gypsy Psychic Scams

    6. Spiritual Catfishing

    7. Airing Grievances on Social Media

    8. Ethical Issues with Soliciting Business through Direct Messaging

    9. Problems in Online Communities

    10. Public Criticism of Others

    11. Ethical Issues of Fear Mongering in Spiritual Communities

    12. Fear Mongering in the African Traditional Religions

    13. Article Download: Religious Freedom Concerns for Followers of African Traditional and Indigenous Religions

    14. Article Download: White Fear, Racism, and the Demonization of New Orleans Voodoo

    15. Online Initiations

    16. The Ethics of Spiritual Gatekeeping

    17. The Ethics of Exclusion Based on Race in African Traditional Religions

    18. The Appropriation of Nordic Religion by White Supremacists

    19. Article Download: White Supremacists Are Misappropriating Norse Mythology

    20. Final Exam

    1. Congratulations!

    2. Resources

    3. Before you go...

About this course

  • $25.00
  • 55 lessons
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Forum

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5 star rating

A very informative start.

Maurice Major

I can't wait to dig into all that is offered here. I am new here, and one of things I do before saying this is it . I try to experience the vibes. I am here. Thank you.

I can't wait to dig into all that is offered here. I am new here, and one of things I do before saying this is it . I try to experience the vibes. I am here. Thank you.

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Loved this course!

Waleska Rosario

Informative, well organized and to the point. Recommended to anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding on the subject.

Informative, well organized and to the point. Recommended to anyone who wants to gain a basic understanding on the subject.

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awesome course

William Mullins

such great information! this course is very user friendly, and to the point

such great information! this course is very user friendly, and to the point

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Absolutely amazing course, enough detail and information to whet the appetite but not so much to overwhelm the novice with too much detail. Actually looked into various bits in greater detail, brilliant precursor for anyone buying one of your boo...

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Absolutely amazing course, enough detail and information to whet the appetite but not so much to overwhelm the novice with too much detail. Actually looked into various bits in greater detail, brilliant precursor for anyone buying one of your books. Couldn't find fault

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Very easy to understand what the course is about

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