CLARITY & WISDOM
ETHICS & ENERGY HEALING
Online training
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10 CE credits
Ethics is about much more than knowing the rules.
It’s an ongoing process of developing your internal guidance system!
Having a solid knowledge of the ethics landscape is a vital part of creating a sustainable practice.
It can help you...
Avoid legal and ethical problems that may cost you thousands of dollars and mountains of stress
Improve your relationships and clinical outcomes with clients
Build your business on a more solid foundation
Increase your clarity and wisdom
Ethical clarity & wisdom is about resolving blind spots that can lead to...
Unwise actions stemming from good intentions
Breaking the law without knowing it
Inadvertently harming or alienating clients
Imposing your worldview on your client without knowing it
Poor boundaries
Lack of self care
Increased stress
Blocks to financial success
Losing clients and never knowing why
Upgrade Your Ethical Knowledge While Expanding Your Clarity & Wisdom
Here's a quick recap of what you'll learn in the course. Scroll down for more details.
Risk management issues in your practice, including things like what you can and can’t say on your website. Fixing one mistake here could easily be worth 10 times the price of the course. And that’s only one thing.
Clarity and wisdom in managing boundaries, expectations and other relationship issues. There are so many facets to this area. For example, you’ll learn the ethics of how to share the insights you receive in a non-ordinary way, such as intuition or energetic impressions. Whether you’re a new or seasoned practitioner, it’s so important to know or refresh yourself in this domain.
Spiritual competency training. Think of this as a special case of cultural competency training. Like most professionals, you probably haven't had any formal training in how to assess people along spiritual dimensions, or how to look at your hidden biases. Hidden biases can negatively influence clients, and even make them leave prematurely. But don’t worry, we’ll give you specific tools that will make a huge difference.
Becoming aware of, and resolving blind spots around money issues and the role of the healing professional that often masquerade as “being ethical”. For example, how do you ethically decide how much to charge? Learn specific steps you can take to find your answer.
Understanding race-based stress and trauma - an ethical imperative. Ethnic and race-based stress and trauma are undeniable realities for millions of people, yet many clinicians do not understand what they are. Dealing with issues of race, ethnicity and diversity in general are often difficult and challenging. It is an ethical imperative that therapists, healers and all health professionals have awareness, compassion and skill sets to deal with these issues.
PLUS, you'll get valuable, free bonuses!
Who says ethics has to be boring?
World-class faculty includes...
David Feinstein • Cassandra Vieten • Lynne Twist
Gail Parker • Midge Murphy • Ken Cohen
Offering you over 250 years of combined wisdom
What's in the Course?
Our goal is nothing less than to help you deepen your clarity and your wisdom. The course is broken into five, 2-hour modules that together present a deeply holistic approach to ethics.
Each module has a lead instructor who presents in a one hour video. Then there is 1-hour power pod conversation with the lead instructor and other leaders of the field.
You get specific actionable steps you can take immediately, PLUS you'll learn the nuances that different people bring to the table. You'll be thinking about what you are learning long after the videos are done.
After all, ethics is not just about taking some specific actions. It's a mindset that continually evolves.
The five modules are described below.
Boundaries, Roles & Expectations: From Blind Spots to Clarity
At the heart of ethics is the importance of not doing harm to clients and maximizing the therapeutic effects of our work. Since our work takes place within a relational context, it is crucial that we work on our own blind spots, and our abilities to manage expectations and roles. This module covers a wide variety of topics to assist you, including:
The most common ethical dilemmas of energy practitioners
9 common blind spots practitioners tend to have and how to navigate them
6 steps for thinking through an ethical dilemma
A simple three step mantra to calm personal reactions to clients
The importance of creating “sacred space” during therapeutic work, and how this can be challenging.
The role of the drama triangle in creating boundary problems.
Ethical dilemmas specific to energy healing
Lead Trainer - David Feinstein
Power Pod - David Feinstein, Cynthia Hutchinson, Phil Mollon
Ethics & Legal Risk Management
When you learn about the legalities of having an energy healing practice, it empowers you to do your work without worry and while being in integrity. The result? You can provide the highest level of service to your clients. Some of the things you will learn include:
What you can and cannot say on your website to stay ethical and legal, including: a) claims b) testimonials c) practitioner title
What unlicensed practitioners need to know to protect themselves from being in violation of ethical standards of state boards.
What you need in your informed consent forms and website disclaimers. (You do have one, right?)
Learn what violations the special the task force of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is looking for on websites like yours.
What you need to do to make sure the you are protected under Health Care Freedom laws.
The types of things that you can and cannot say when describing your services so that you don't violate ethical and legal rules.
Important Note: While the focus of this module is on the legal landscape of the U.S., the questions raised and areas requiring attention are probably relevant in many other countries as well.
Lead Trainer - Midge Murphy
Power Pod - Midge Murphy, Lisa Mentgen-Gordon
Spiritual Competence Training
You probably know the importance of being trained in cultural competencies so that you are more able to understand a person from within their culture. A person's spirituality and/or religion is a major cultural variable in how they view themselves and the world. But most practitioners receive no training in how to be sensitive to and work with these variables. Topics in this eye opening module include:
The 16 competencies in spiritual and religious diversity that every professional should have to be basically competent .
Research shows most people want their spiritual/religious life to be part of their sessions. Learn effective ways to do this.
Your spiritual/religious biases may be impacting your work with clients
in negative ways. Learn how to uncover them so you can serve with more clarity.How to frame an effective question about spiritual beliefs without weaving in
your own biases.A spiritual assessment tool you can use with clients immediately.
How to create space for conversations dealing with potentially abusive forms of
religion and spirituality.How to support a client's use of religion and/or spirituality without being an expert in it.
Lead Trainer - Cassandra Vieten
Power Pod - Cassandra Vieten, Ken Cohen, Cynthia Hutchinson
Navigating Blind Spots About Money
Many therapists and healers are conflicted around helping people while making a good living. Does that apply to you at all? This module will provide a wealth of ideas that can change how you think about money in a way that is deeply ethical and supportive of you and your clients.
Discover the cultural lies we tell ourselves about money that are impacting our ability to have financial sufficiency
Learn the 3 negative myths about money and how to change them
Discover the radical, surprising truth about sufficiency
How do you decide ethically what to charge? Learn key methods you can use immediately.
Learn how to ethically include conversations in your initial consultations and/or informed consent process that radically increases the perceived value of your services.
Gain key practices for effectively managing your money
Lead Trainer - Lynne Twist
Power Pod - Lynne Twist, David Gruder, Amelia Vogler
Understanding Race-Based Stress and Trauma: An Ethical Imperative
Ethnic and race-based stress and trauma are undeniable realities for millions of people, yet many clinicians do not understand what they are. Dealing with issues of race, ethnicity and diversity in general are often difficult and challenging. In the 21st century, it is an ethical imperative that therapists, healers and all health professionals have awareness, compassion and skill sets to deal with these issues. This module can be part of your journey of learning and discovery. Topics include:
Exploring ethical mistakes and missteps about race, ethnicity and trauma
How to create compassionate space for conversations dealing with race and ethnicity
Your reactions about race and ethnicity may be impacting your work with clients in negative ways. Learn how to uncover them so you can serve with more clarity.
The experiences of therapists of color
Creating larger and more spiritual frames for dealing with issues of “the other”
Lead Trainer – Gail Parker
Power Pod – Shawn Blue, Alfred Heath, Inga Blazio, Phil Mollon
Faculty - Lead Trainers
By the end of this training, you'll step into sessions with the calm confidence, deep presence, and clinical precision of a master-level practitioner — knowing exactly how to help clients transform trauma and limiting beliefs into lasting change.
David Feinstein, PhD
Clarity & Wisdom in Boundaries,
Roles & Expectations
Co-director of Innersource with Donna Eden
Leading expert on energy psychology
Served on faculty of Johns Hopkins University
Author of 8 books, including Ethics Handbook for Healing Practitioners
Lynne Twist
Navigating Blind Spots About Money
Recognized global visionary
Author, The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life
Founder, Soul of Money Institute
Has worked with over 100,000 people in 50 countries
Midge Murphy, JD, PhD
Ethics & Risk Management
First attorney to receive PhD in energy medicine from Holos University
Leading expert on ethics, legal principles and risk management strategies as applied to energy healing methods
Author, Practice Energy Healing in Integrity: The Joy of Offering Your Gifts Legally & Ethically
Cassandra Vieten, PhD
Spiritual Competence
President, Institute of Noetic Sciences
Scientist, Mind-Body Medicine Research Group at California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute
Clinical psychologist
Author, Spiritual and Religious Competencies in Clinical Practice: Guidelines for Psychotherapists and Mental Health Professionals plus several other books.
Gail Parker, PhD, C-AIYT
Understanding Race-Based Stress and Trauma
Psychologist and certified yoga therapist
Nationally and internationally renowned media personality, educator, author, and thought leader
President, Black Yoga Teachers Alliance
Author, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma
Power Pod Faculty
Shawn Blue, PhD, DCEP
Clinical associate professor, Thomas Jefferson University
Staff psychologist, Student Counseling Center
Specializes in trauma, eating disorders and energy psychology
Co-chair, ACEP's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Lori C. Hops, PhD
Psychologist and Reiki master
20 years in private practice
Teaches workshops and seminars on topics such as energy practices & spirituality
Serves on ACEP’s Board of Directors as secretary
Inga Blazio, MSW
Licensed social worker, life coach and meditation teacher in Maryland
Mental health services to adolescents, children, adults, family and couples
Member, Board of Social Work; active on Ethics Committee
Co-chair, ACEP's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
Cynthia Hutchison, DNSc
Director, Healing Touch Program™
Teaches all levels of the HT curriculum
Private practice in Healing Touch and transpersonal psychotherapy
Registered nurse
Ken Cohen, MS
QiGong GrandMaster
Indigenous medicine practitioner
Author, The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing
Over 200 journal articles on spirituality and health
Lisa Mentgen-Gordon
CEO/owner, Healing Touch Program, which was founded by her mother.
Focuses on expanding, enhancing, and spreading this program globally
Founder, Energy Medicine Professional Association
Shoshana Garfield, PhD
Advanced practitioner and trainer of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
Certified psychoanalytic energy psychology practitioner
Vice chair, AAMET International
Resilience trainer for Achilles Initiative
Phil Mollon, PhD, DCEP
Author of ten books, including Psychoanalytic Energy Psychotherapy
Works in psychiatric settings within the British National Health Service
Maintains private practice
ACEP president, chairs Ethics Committee
David Gruder, PhD
Founder & president, Integrity Culture Systems™
Co founder and first president of ACEP
Author, Sensible Self-Help
Author, The New IQ: How Integrity Intelligence Serves You, Your Relationships & Our World
Robert Schwarz, PsyD
Executive director, ACEP
Clarity & Wisdom course director and Power Pod moderator
Licensed psychologist
Author, Tools for Transforming Trauma and We're No Fun Anymore
Alfred Heath, MA, LPC
Counselor, coach, healer fostering mind-body-spirit-energy wellbeing
Developer, ZeroPoint Intentional
Principal educator and trainer, Be Set Free Fast™
Member, ACEP’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Amelia Vogler, MS
Executive director, Healing Touch Professional Association
Supports the Healing Touch community worldwide through educational programs and professional development resources
Private practice providing energy-based therapies and mentoring for holistic practitioners
Julie Brown Yao, PhD
Director, education and program development, Compassionate Care ALS
PhD in somatic depth psychology
Private practice focused on reducing stress, resolving trauma and cultivating compassion
Yoga and meditation teacher
PLUS
You'll get these powerful learning tools
VIDEOS of all faculty presentations that you can stream or download to watch anywhere, any time.
PROFESSIONAL TRANSCRIPTS you can study to more easily integrate the key ideas into your work.
AUDIO FILES for easy listening. You can download these files quickly and listen to them anywhere
HANDOUTS that supplement the lectures, including graphs and charts
Inspirational Bonuses
BONUS #1
Wisdom Building Questions - Power Pod 1
with
David Gruder, PhD | Ken Cohen, MS | Julie Brown Yao, PhD | Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP
Wisdom Building Questions - Power Pod 2
with
Phil Mollon, PhD | Lori C, Hops, PhD, DCEP | Shoshana Garfield, PhD |
Robert Schwarz, PsyD, DCEP
Eavesdrop on these Wisdom Conversations among experts. They discuss important ethical and existential matters you rarely get to hear about. There are so many gems in each of these sessions. The only question is do you prefer diamonds, emeralds or rubies?
Who says ethics has to be boring?
Topics include:
How to address differences between the world views of energy healing & energy psychology and conventional Western views.
How to use the idea that we create our own reality and not give a message that is perceived as blaming.
How to develop your intuitive guidance and appropriately share nonordinary insights with your clients.
How to deal with issues of death and dying.
Is it an ethical problem to be too enthusiastic about your approach?
$150 value, free with your course
Tuition $397
or
2 payments of $200
PURCHASE THIS PROGRAM 100% RISK FREE
Purchasing this amazing course is 100% risk free with ACEP’s unconditional guarantee. If you are dissatisfied with the course for any reason, contact us within 30 days after purchase and we will refund 100% of your money. No refunds will be processed after 30 days.
Continuing Education
10 CE credits are available for
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers,
Addiction Counselors, and LMFTS
You can purchase CE for only $30.
10 CE credits are offered for this course for:
Drug & alcohol counselors
Counselors
LMFTs
Social workers
Psychologists
PLEASE NOTE: The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) is accredited by many professional organizations to offer Continuing Education credit. Many states enact licensing requirements for continuing education that override the rules of even a national accreditation organization. So, please check with your state Licensing Board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations, especially in regards to online CE. Some states have restrictions on the number of hours you may take online. As state boards meet frequently and revise and/or clarify license requirements regularly we always recommend you check with your state board for the most recent information.
Psychologists: ACEP is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor Continuing Education for Psychologists. ACEP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Social Workers: ACEP, Provider #1048, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/28/2025-2/28/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 10 ethics continuing education credits.
Drug and Alcohol Counselors: ACEP is a nationally approved provider for the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC, 100504)
Counselors: Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7336. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
California: ACEP is an approved CE provider by the APA, which is recognized by the California Board of Psychology to offer CEs for California-based psychologists, and by the ASWB and NBCC, all of which are recognized by California Board of Behavioral Sciences to offer CEs for CA-based MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs.
Florida: ACEP is an approved CE provider FL Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling, Certified Master Social Workers and FL Board of Nursing (CE Provider #50-10765). ACEP is an approved provider for SCIENCE OF ENERGY HEALING 2 (FL CE Broker Tracking #20-739592).
New York: The Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers, #SW-0164 and the State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors, #MHC-0138 and marriage and family therapists, #MFT-0069. This course is 10 hours of home-study credit.
New Jersey: This course does not offer CE at this time for New Jersey-based social workers.
This course is designed for beginner through advanced practitioners.
Course Completion Statement: To receive your proof of attendance, you will need to purchase the CE option in addition to the course. Once purchased, you will receive instructions in the course website on how to access the 4 module post tests and the course evaluation. Once you have passed the post tests (with 75% correct or higher) and completed the evaluation, a copy of the certificate will be emailed to you.
Overall Course Learning Objectives
Clinicians will be able to describe ethics as an internal set of guiding practices versus external rules in a code or legal document.
Module 1: Boundaries, Conflicts, & Expectations: From Blind Spots to Clarity
List at least 3 common sources of practitioner blind spots
List the 6 steps for thinking through an ethical dilemma
Describe how a practitioner can become aware thats/he is being invited in to a potentially problematic boundary situation.
Module 2: Minimizing Risk in The Practice of Energy Healing: Understanding Legal and Ethical Requirements around Advertising, Claims,Scope of Practice and Informed Consent
Describe the potential legal limitations of doing therapy over the internet.
Discuss the appropriate language that you can and cannot use on your website in order to comply with ethical and legal standards.
List at least three things that should be in an informed consent document.
Module 3: Developing Spiritual and Religious Competencies
List at least 3 of the 16 spiritual competencies for practitioners.
Discuss at least 2 ways to ask clients about their spiritual or religious lives in a therapeutic manner.
Describe at least two of your own religious or spiritual assumptions and how they might influence your work with clients.
Module 4: Ethics and Values around Money and Professional Practice
Discuss fee setting issues from the perspective of professional and personal integrity.
Describe two factors that influence how practitioners think about money and value when working with clients.
List the three negative myths about money in the culture.
Module 5: Understanding Race Based Stress and trauma: An Ethical Imperative
Describe the characteristic of race-based traumatic Stress.
Delineate three myths that create barriers to therapists being able to effectively addressing race based stress
List at least two ethical issues when it comes to dealing with race-based stress and trauma
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