Soundful Experience Code of Ethics 2024
Introduction to the Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics outlines the guiding principles and professional standards of the Soundful Experience Practice, ensuring safe, inclusive, and respectful environments for all participants. It applies to both group sound therapy sessions and personalised 1-to-1 experiences and reflects the values outlined in our supporting documents, policies, and research, ensuring alignment with Australian best practices.
Core Ethical Principles
1. Respect for All Individuals
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that honours individual differences and needs.
Reflect the values of respect, compassion, and cultural sensitivity outlined in the Working with Children and Young People Policy and Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach.
Honour the autonomy of clients, encouraging open communication and self-paced engagement.
2. Prioritising Client Well-being
Client safety and comfort are the foremost priorities, as emphasised in the Risk Assessment for NDIS Elderly Clients and the Client Intake forms.
Continuously monitor client responses during sessions, adjusting practices to promote physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Provide safe spaces that promote trust and healing while respecting personal boundaries and individual preferences.
3. Maintaining Confidentiality
Uphold strict confidentiality, adhering to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and ensuring secure handling of all client records.
Follow the principles outlined in the Client Intake Forms, which emphasise safeguarding personal information.
Disclose client information only when legally required or when there is a risk to safety, as outlined in our mandatory reporting obligations.
4. Professional and Ethical Conduct
Uphold the integrity and reputation of the Soundful Experience Practice, reflecting the professional standards outlined in the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.
Avoid conflicts of interest and act in ways that maintain trust and respect within the professional community.
Continuously improve and evolve therapeutic practices by engaging in reflective practice and integrating learnings from resources like Tuning the Human Biofield by Eileen Day McKusick.
5. Commitment to Ethical Practice
Create dynamic and responsive environments in both group and personalised sessions, guided by the Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach.
Tailor soundscapes and therapeutic interventions based on individual client needs, using evidence-based techniques such as Binaural Beats, Isochronic Tones, and Solfeggio Frequencies.
Commit to ongoing professional development, incorporating insights from risk assessments and reflective practices.
6. Addressing Ethical Violations
Reflect on and address any ethical concerns, seeking guidance from policies such as the Working with Children and Young People Policy.
Maintain transparency with clients and colleagues when resolving ethical dilemmas, prioritising integrity and trust.
Guidelines for Soundful Experience Sessions
Group Sessions
Cultivate a sense of community, respecting the energy of the group while honouring individual experiences.
Use clear communication and consent practices, as outlined in the Client Intake Forms and Working with Children and Young People Policy.
1-to-1 Personalised Sessions
Develop personalised soundscapes and interventions tailored to individual client needs, guided by client intake information and pre-session consultations.
Integrate safety measures identified, ensuring sessions are safe and supportive for all.
Legal and Ethical Compliance
Practitioners of the Soundful Experience Practice will adhere to the following Australian legal frameworks and ethical standards:
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth): Ensuring the confidentiality and secure handling of personal information.
Working with Children Checks (WWCC): Compliance for all practitioners working with minors.
Mandatory Reporting Laws: Reporting concerns for child safety or vulnerable clients in alignment with state and territory requirements.
Health Practitioner Regulation National Law: Upholding professional standards where applicable.
Client Intake Forms: Collecting detailed and accurate client information to ensure safe, effective, and personalised care.
Risk Assessment for NDIS Elderly Clients: Applying precautionary measures for safety and well-being in all sessions.
Six Key Principles of a Trauma-Informed Approach: Ensuring safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity in every session.
Working with Children and Young People Policy: Providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for younger participants.
Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) guidelines: Ensuring training in cultural competency and child safety is current and relevant.
Conclusion
This Code of Ethics demonstrates the commitment of the Soundful Experience Practice to uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in sound therapy. By adhering to the principles outlined in supporting documents, policies, and Australian laws, practitioners create safe and transformative environments for all clients.
This Code will be reviewed annually to ensure ongoing best practices and client needs.
