Ethics & Scope
Responsible boundaries for Integral Deep Listening practice
Ethical Principles
- IDL is a listening method, not a clinical intervention
- Maintain consent and confidentiality in all contexts
- Recognize limits of expertise — refer when necessary
- Respect age, developmental stage, and cultural context
Scope of Practice
- Parents & caregivers: peer and developmental support only
- Clinicians: adjunctive, reflective, and integrative application
- Practice Groups / Sanghas: self-directed study, non-therapeutic facilitation
Responsible Transmission
- Train others only after completing foundational modules
- Emphasize listening stance over content authority
- Embed reflective review and feedback in group practice
Next Steps
After reviewing ethical and scope boundaries, explore: