Reiki Practitioners & Clear Contracts With Their Clients
Reiki practitioners are guided by a code of ethics that emphasises professionalism, confidentiality, and the responsible practice of Reiki. These codes outline the expectations for practitioners and teachers, ensuring that they maintain high standards of conduct and integrity.
A Code of Ethics 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 honour 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 Masters.
The following is an excerpt of the UK Reiki Federation’s Code of Ethics
CLEAR CONTRACTS
3.2.1. Before treatment, Reiki Practitioners must explain fully, either in writing, verbally, demonstration or a combination of the above, all the procedures involved in the treatment, including such matters as client records, likely content and length of consultations, likely number of consultations, and fees, etc.
It is not possible to guarantee the outcome of any course of treatment, therefore, the terms on which it is offered should be stated clearly before the first session of Reiki, with subsequent revisions being agreed in advance of any change.
When the client is an animal, such matters must be explained to the animal’s owner/caregiver.
3.2.2. Reiki Practitioners must never claim to ʻcureʼ.
3.2.3. If another therapy is to be used in conjunction with Reiki, permission must be obtained from the client at the outset.
3.2.4. Reiki Practitioners must act with consideration concerning fees and justification for treatment.
3.2.5. Reiki Practitioners have the same obligation to the client whether being paid or working in a voluntary capacity.
3.2.6. Reiki Practitioners should recognise the client’s right to refuse Reiki or disregard advice, even when the treatment has been requested by, or consent has been given by the parent/guardian, or in the case of animals, the owner/caregiver.
3.2.7. Reiki Practitioners retain the right to refuse or postpone giving Reiki to a client should the Practitioner believe the giving of Reiki to be inappropriate. The Reiki Practitioner should make it clear to the client why they are refusing or postponing treatment, e.g.:
- i. The client is under the influence of alcohol or mind- altering substances.
- ii. The client is intimidating or offensive, in a physical or sexual manner, or otherwise.
- iii. The client behaves in any way which may lead the Reiki Practitioner to feel physically unsafe, disrespected or abused. This also applies to animals that may be aggressive or reactive.
- iv. In the case of late attendance of the client, the Reiki Practitioner may exercise discretion in refusing treatment.
- v. Reiki is requested to avoid necessary medical or veterinary treatment, surgery or medication
- vi. Red flag symptoms are evident or a notifiable disease is suspected that requires notification.
- vii. Matters are/become evident that must be legally reported.
3.2.8. A copy of the Codes of Ethics & Professional Practice should be available to the client on request.
3.2.9. Certificates and other qualifications must be displayed or be made available by the Reiki Practitioner.
3.2.10. Before providing training, Reiki Teachers must explain fully either in writing or verbally, what the training entails. This should include full information about the course and its limitations, expectations, the investment of finances, time required by the student to complete the course, and assignments which must be completed in order to achieve certification.
3.2.11. Reiki Teachers must not allude to their course being ‘NOS accredited’ if they have not been passed by the UKRF Course accreditation programme.
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About Giancarlo Serra
Giancarlo is a Gokuikaiden (Reiki Master) of the Japanese Lineage, as well as a Reiki Master of Western Lineages of Reiki. He trained with Hiroshi Doi in Osaka, Japan. Read More
