Code of Ethics

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• Always practice with intent to never cause harm towards the client; this encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, sexual abuse or harm.
• Keeping therapeutic relationships professional by establishing strong boundaries around sexual or intimate relationships with clients under any circumstance.
• Protecting client confidentiality by using HIPPA compliant methods for patient privacy that meet federal health care regulations
• Practice ongoing commitment to diversity through inclusion, education and community outreach.Trip HōM has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity or expression, natural origin, age, religion, financial status or socioeconomic status. 
• Respectful communication to fellow team members which focuses on open and honest dialogue using peer review and peer accountability practice.
• Continual personal growth through individual self care practices with intent to avoid burnout and to address secondary trauma.  We will support and encourage ongoing practice of self compassion and self inquiry.
• To the advancement of the field and to become board certified in Psychedelic Medicine when such certification is available.
• Foster students and peers entering into the psychedelic medicine space in the spirit of learning and commitment to maintaining ethical practices in this field of medicine.

Trip Hōm guides are specifically trained in dealing with difficult feelings and perceptions that may arise during a journey aka a “bad trip”. By utilizing proper screening, preparation and support in a regulated setting these are usually benign. For some, delving into the challenges is what brings them healing. Each journey is totally unique and our goal is to allow whatever comes up to be explored safely. 

Trip Hōm does not supply, source or verify sacraments or medicines.  Trip Hōm only practices within jurisdictions where sacraments are decriminalized or legal.