Section I
The goals and values of the alliance
The primary goal
Root value
The Definition of Care
Embracing the relevant way of being a counseled person and supporting their worldview;
Constant reflection on how this way of being relates to the consultant's own way of being and how this relationship manifests in their interactions.
Respect and support for strengthening and deepening the client's understanding of their own autonomy and freedom of choice, as well as acknowledging the impact of external and internal constraints within which the opportunity for self-choice is revealed.
Recognizing the experience of misunderstanding and uncertainty as an essential and valuable condition for joint exploration is just as important as the experience of understanding and certainty.
Key Values
The primary focus is on Exploration rather than correcting the worldview of the client;
Development of horizontal connections among practicing consultants for the creation of joint projects;
Facilitation of the client's self-understanding and self-exploration;
No theoretical, philosophical, or spiritual belief of the consultant can be imposed on the consultee, either directly or indirectly.
Section II
Ethical Principles of Counseling
The consultant consciously refrains from explicit or hidden normalization and pathologization of any aspect of the worldview of the person being counseled.
A consultant cannot use the counseling process to affirm or reinforce their own beliefs and perspectives.
The counselor focuses on exploring the experiences of the person being counseled and refrains from imposing criteria of 'correctness' or 'health' during this exploration.
The consultant does not judge the worldview of the client as more or less mature, developed, or adequate.
The consultant should clearly and understandably inform the client about the format of work, its boundaries, and what can and cannot be guaranteed. Informed consent is a continuous process, not a one-time act.
The consultant is focused on continuously monitoring and engaging in open discussions with the client about how their differing worldviews and current relationships influence the process.
A consultant is obliged to maintain complete confidentiality of everything learned during the process, except in cases of real and immediate threats to life or severe harm.
The consultant focuses on maintaining and enhancing the autonomy of the consultee, including their right to pause or end the work at any moment without providing an explanation.
A consultant should honestly acknowledge the limits of their competence and, when necessary, refer the person being counseled to other specialists.
All significant decisions—goals, tasks, work methods, techniques and approaches used, frequency and duration of meetings, moment of completion—are made only jointly and can be revised at any moment.
The consultant actively reflects and works with differences based on gender, race, class, age, sexual orientation, disability, and more, ensuring that their own socio-cultural context does not implicitly become the norm.
From the very beginning, the work is structured as a time-limited joint endeavor; the consultant and the consultee are jointly preparing for the eventual parting and complete independence of the latter.
The consultant is present in the relationship as a living human being, also subject to anxiety, uncertainty, and finitude, and does not hide behind the mask of an 'expert' or 'neutral observer.'
Section III
Ethical principles within the community
Members of the Alliance build relationships with each other on principles of equality, mutual respect, and openness to diverse approaches.
Public or private disparagement of colleagues based on their affiliation with any particular school, theoretical orientation, or personal beliefs is not permitted. In our therapy community, we strive for mutual respect and understanding, valuing each individual's perspective and journey.
Public performances, publications, and educational programs on behalf of the Alliance reflect the diversity of views within the community and do not promote one 'correct' philosophical or therapeutic school.
