Ethics
All members of CASC/ACSS are accountable to the principles and standards in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psychospiritual Therapists:
- Gives expression to the basic values and standards of the profession;
- Guides decision-making and professional behaviour;
- Provides a mechanism for professional accountability; and
- Informs the public as to what they should expect from Spiritual Care Providers.
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Preamble
CASC/ACSS gathers together Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psychospiritual Therapists who are grounded in communities of faith and informed by professional education and training. They are called to nurture their personal health of mind, body and spirit and be responsible for their personal and professional conduct as they grow in their respect for all living beings and the natural environment. When Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psychospiritual Therapists behave in a manner congruent with the values of this Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, they bring greater justice, compassion and healing to our world.
Ethical Principles
Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psychospiritual Therapists:
- Affirm the dignity and value of each individual;
- Protect clients from predatory/destructive relationships;
- Affirm life-giving, fulfilling, healthy relationships;
- Respect the right of each faith group to hold to its values and traditions;
- Advocate for professional accountability that protects the public and advances the profession; and
- Respect the diversity of cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, sexual-orientation, spiritual, religious, and disability experiences that people have and strive to eliminate discrimination.
Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Information
Guidelines for Spiritual Care Practitioners and Psychospiritual Therapists in Responding to requests regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
A Resource Paper: Responding to Clients Considering or Requesting Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Download Here
Professional Ethics Courses
One requirement for Certification with CASC/ACSS as a Spiritual Care Practitioner or Psychospiritual Therapist is a graduate-level professional ethics course. For a list of professional ethics courses that meet the requirements for Certification.
