The specification of ethical standards enables the Network to clarify and present the ethical responsibilities held in common to future members and to those served by members. The existence of such standards serves to stimulate greater concern by members for their own professional functioning and for the conduct of fellow professionals. This document establishes principles that describe the ethical behavior of Network members. The Standards 1. Members advocate the development of wellness through professional practices, teaching and services.
Members grow professionally through review and adding new skills and techniques.
Members are responsive to feedback on their effectiveness from clients and colleagues. Unprofessional or unethical behavior by a member is addressed by the Ethics Committee for initial investigation. If necessary, after review by pertinent parties, information may be brought to the attention of the general membership for their consideration of the status of the member. Members understand that their associations and personal behavior reflect on all Network members. Members choose not to act in any way that denigrates the professional stature and standards of the Network.