Standards of Ethical Practice for Gestalt Pastoral Care

•  Actively promoting the workers’ best interests,
• Honoring the commitments we make and maintaining integrity in our relationships with workers,
• Respecting the rights of our workers and the needs of the society we are a part of.

• We pursue and maintain high standards of professional competence and ethical behavior.
• We recognize the need for ongoing continuing education, self care, and supervision in order to meet these ongoing responsibilities.
• We are intentional about knowing the limitations of our competence and we refer our workers to other professionals when their needs exceed the level of competence we possess.
• We maintain confidentiality. However, we make the following exceptions to confidentiality:

1. to prevent clear and imminent danger to the worker or others,
2. when we are legally bound to reveal confidential information
3. when a minor’s welfare is in danger.

• We do not engage in any sexual behavior or harassment with workers under our care.
• We make clear agreements with our workers about the process of GPC, as it relates to their purpose in seeking us out for help and support.
• We assess conflicts of interest and seek help and supervision when we are unsure of the best course of action.

 Minister: One who has received authorization from Gestalt Pastoral Care, Inc. to guide workers through healing    work

Worker: One who comes to a Gestalt Pastoral Care minister for healing