PROFESSIONAL SCOPE

At the School of Applied Metaphysics (Pty) Ltd, we are committed to creating a respectful, conscious, and empowering learning environment for all students, clients, teachers, mentors, facilitators, supportive counsellors, and life coaches within our community.

Our work is guided by integrity, compassion, personal responsibility, and emotional intelligence.

What We Stand For

Integrity & Professionalism

We encourage all practitioners associated with our school to teach and serve with honesty, awareness, responsibility, and respect.

A Safe & Supportive Environment

Our intention is always to support personal growth, self-awareness, healing, and conscious living in ways that are constructive and empowering.

Respect for All People

We honour the diversity, dignity, beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences of every individual. Discrimination or harmful conduct is not aligned with our values.

Clear Communication

Participants are encouraged to make informed decisions. We believe in openness around training approaches, expectations, fees, qualifications, and the nature of services offered.

Confidentiality & Trust

Personal information shared within sessions, mentorship, or training spaces is treated with care, respect, and confidentiality, except where disclosure may be legally required or necessary for safety.

Scope of Practice

Our practitioners work within the scope of their training and experience. Our services are educational, supportive, and consciousness-based in nature and are not a replacement for licensed medical, psychiatric, psychological, or legal services.

Healthy Boundaries

Professional, respectful, and ethical boundaries are expected at all times. Exploitation, manipulation, harassment, or misconduct of any kind is not tolerated.

Conscious Learning Spaces

We aim to maintain learning environments — both online and in person — that are respectful, organised, emotionally safe, and supportive of meaningful growth.

Lifelong Learning

We value ongoing education, self-reflection, and continued personal and professional development within the fields of metaphysics, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and conscious living.

Independent Practitioners

Many of the teachers, mentors, facilitators, supportive counsellors, and life coaches connected to our school operate as independent practitioners and are responsible for their own professional conduct and services.

Raising a Concern

If a student, participant, or client has an ethical concern or uncomfortable experience, we encourage respectful communication where appropriate.

If direct communication does not feel possible or safe, concerns may be submitted confidentially to the School of Applied Metaphysics (Pty) Ltd for review.

All concerns are handled with fairness, care, discretion, and respect for everyone involved.

Our Commitment

The School of Applied Metaphysics (Pty) Ltd reserves the right to provide guidance, request further training, or discontinue association with individuals whose conduct does not align with the values and ethical standards of our community.

Before engaging with our training materials, please review the following key considerations:

Nature of Training Content
Our courses are rooted in alternative medicine, metaphysical principles, psycho-spiritual education, and mindfulness. These subjects may differ from conventional psychological and medical models. The perspectives shared are those of the instructors and are meant to expand awareness, not to replace professional clinical training.

Not a Certification for Medical or Psychological Practice
Completion of our courses does not qualify you to diagnose, treat, or prescribe for medical or psychological conditions. This training is designed to deepen self-awareness and professional growth, not to replace regulated professional education in healthcare or psychology.

Legal and Professional Responsibility
As a trainee, you must comply with the laws and professional standards of your region. If you incorporate our teachings into your practice, you are responsible for doing so ethically and within the scope of your credentials.

Commitment to Ethical Practice and Referrals
We are trained to uphold ethical practices that ensure emotional safety. If, during training, it becomes evident that you or someone you work with requires professional care beyond the scope of this program, we are legally obligated to refer you to the appropriate expert. This approach safeguards well-being, honours all modalities, and fosters collaboration for the greater good of individuals and the collective.

Trainer Perspectives and Continuous Learning
While we strive to provide high-quality, well-researched material, different trainers may have varying perspectives. If you identify any discrepancies or need further clarification, please reach out to us for discussion.

Application with Integrity
How you apply the insights from this training is entirely your responsibility. We encourage you to approach this work with integrity, mindfulness, and respect for the individuals you may support in your professional or personal capacity.

We appreciate your dedication to learning and trust that this training will support your journey in meaningful ways.

 At the School of Applied Metaphysics, we are committed to providing high-quality training in facilitation, coaching, teaching, and emotional support counselling/consulting. Below, we outline important legal considerations for those studying with us or who have completed our programs. 

1. Recognition & Legal Standing of Our Courses

• Our metaphysical wellness courses are designed to equip students with skills in coaching, facilitation, teaching, and emotional support counselling.
• While we are not an accrediting body,  we collaborate with advisors from recognised professional boards to ensure our materials align with best practices in competency development and ethical service. 
• Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, which signifies that they have completed training in a specific methodology or approach.
• This certificate does not constitute a license or accreditation from a regulatory body.

2. Your Right to Practice Under South African Law: Freedom to Practice (Section 22 of the Constitution)

• The South African Constitution grants every citizen the right to choose their occupation or profession and to practice it freely, as long as they comply with applicable regulations.
• Our training prepares you to practice as a coach, facilitator, teacher, or mindful emotional support counsellor within the scope of a metaphysical practitioner, holistic wellness and personal development professional.

Regulated vs. Non-Regulated Professions

• Our graduates are not licensed psychologists, therapists, social workers, or medical professionals. (Unless they have completed these qualifications independently).
• Fields like psychology and counselling are regulated by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and require formal qualifications and registration.
• However, holistic emotional support counselling, life coaching, facilitation, and personal development work do not require licensing under South African law, meaning you can operate as an independent practitioner in these fields when you work within a legal scope.

3. Regulatory Bodies & Membership Options. While no governing body officially regulates metaphysics, coaching, facilitation, or emotional support counselling, professional membership organisations provide ethical guidance and community support. Examples in South Africa include

• COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa)
• ASCHP (Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners)

We have designed our programs to align with best practices from these bodies. Graduates may choose to apply for membership with such organisations based on their qualifications, training hours, and business needs. Membership is a personal choice and not a requirement for practice in South Africa. Further, we are engaging with SAQA/QCTO to align with evolving frameworks for metaphysical practitioners, supportive counsellors, and life coaches in South Africa, ensuring our training remains practical, relevant, and impactful.

4. Scope of Practice & Ethical Considerations. As a graduate of our programs, depending on the course completed, you may:

✔ Offer personal development coaching, holistic emotional support, and teaching and facilitating personal development courses and workshops.

 ✔ Facilitate workshops, private sessions, and group programs on emotional intelligence, healing, and personal growth. 

✔ Support individuals in navigating emotions, mindset shifts, and self-awareness.

 ✔ Work independently, within organisations, or in community settings

.⚠ However, you may NOT:

❌ Diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions. 

❌ Prescribe medication or provide clinical therapy. 

❌ Represent yourself as a psychologist, counsellor, or social worker unless you hold separate credentials in those fields. To maintain ethical integrity, all practitioners should provide a clear disclaimer stating that their services are educational and coaching-based, not medical or psychological interventions.

5. Legal Compliance & International ConsiderationsConsumer Protection & Ethical Clarity

• Under South Africa’s Consumer Protection Act (CPA), all service providers must clearly define their services to clients.
• We recommend including a disclaimer in your practice that outlines your qualifications, training, and scope of services.

Practicing Internationally

• Laws regarding coaching, facilitation, and holistic support vary by country.
• If you plan to work outside of South Africa, you are required to research local laws to ensure compliance with licensing and practice regulations.