ASD E-Study Groups Moderator's Agreement

 I agree to follow the ASD Statement of Ethical Concerns as well as following general rules of respectful and tolerant conduct while hosting ASD E-Study groups. This also includes general Netiqutte such as not flaming and spamming the list or its participants.

 I have read the following documents

[  ] ASD Statement of Ethical Concerns
     http://www.asdreams.org/ethics.htm#ethics3

[  ] ASD E-Study Groups Dream Sharing Guideline
     http://www.asdreams.org/study/faq#Dream Sharing Guideline


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[please send this document to Alan Siegel, Ph.D. at dreamsdr@aol.com  ]



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Statement of Ethical Concerns

In articulating a statement of ethical concerns regarding the study of dreams, the members of the Association for the Study of Dreams acknowledge not only the value and importance of the personal and professional study and use of dreams but also the responsibility inherent in such study and use. The Association also recognizes that, since the study and application of dreams is undertaken in such diverse contexts, it is neither possible nor appropriate to set forth specific standards for the proper enactment of this responsibility. Nevertheless, the Association does wish to establish and make clear its expectations regarding its own membership.

To begin it should be understood that while membership in the Association for the Study of Dreams clearly indicates an interest in this study, this membership should not be taken to imply competence in any given field of the study or application of dreams. Nor should membership in the Association, which is open to anyone, be taken to imply any endorsement whatsoever of the activities of those persons maintaining such membership.

Nevertheless, it is expected that all members of the Association for the Study of Dreams will do their utmost to respect the rights and dignity of other persons in whatever formal or informal involvement they may have with dreams. It is expected that members will make every effort to insure the welfare both of those persons who may seek their services as well as of those persons whose assistance or participation members themselves may seek in their own dream related activities. Furthermore, ASD members who are researchers and practitioners are expected to be familiar with and conduct all of their professional activities in accordance with the established standards of their respective professions.

In addition to these general ethical requirements of its members, the Association here
by makes clear its intention to establish and uphold three basic principles with regard to its own functions and to the conduct of those who are involved in carrying out these functions. Such functions include but are not limited to the Annual International Dream Conference, local programming, ASD sponsored professional presentations and media coverage associated with any of the above activities.

Principle 1: The Upholding of Honesty, Accuracy and Openness

All invited speakers and presenters for ASD functions or programs as well as all officers, board members and other persons serving ASD in any official or unofficial capacity are expected to make every reasonable effort to insure the presentation of accurate, complete information and the free exchange of ideas and alternate points of view. More concretely, this general principle may be understood to include but not be limited to the presentation of one's own credentials, competencies, training and education as well as one's own activities whether these be scientific, academic, social or clinical in nature. This principle may also be taken to include but not be limited to the presentation of accurate, unbiased information and resources regarding dreams and dreaming whenever a member offers or participates in any ASD functions.


Principle 2: The Avoidance of Conflict of Interest

All invited speakers, presenters and workshop leaders for ASD functions as well as all officers, board members and other persons serving ASD in any official or unofficial capacity are expected to make every reasonable effort to avoid situations which may present a conflict of interest or which may compromise their ability to make objective and responsible decisions. These persons shall not unduly exploit their responsibilities with and for the Association for the Study of Dreams nor their involvement in any ASD related program or function to further their own personal, political or business interests. Such undue exploitation of their association and responsibilities with ASD may be understood to include but not be limited to the active solicitation of clients for private practice; the use of position, trust or dependency to engage in sexual harassment or activity; and the concerted pursuit or acceptance of immoderate material or financial gain.

Principle 3: The Insurance of Informed Consent, Privacy and Confidentiality

All invited speakers, presenters and workshop leaders are expected, in all ASD activities, to obtain free and informed consent for any participation required by or offered to others. It is understood that such consent involves an adequate disclosure of purposes, requirements, benefits and risks of the activity in question and that such consent not be obtained under conditions which may be perceived as threatening or coercive. Furthermore, it is expected that all invited speakers, presenters and workshop leaders will, in all ASD activities, respect the privacy of others and take every reasonable step to insure that personal information gained while engaging in these activities be kept confidential.  

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ASD E-Study Groups Dream Sharing Guideline

All subscribers on ASD E-Study groups are expected to abide by the ASD E-Study Groups Dream Sharing Guideline while participating in these ASD venues. In general, sharing dreams is allowed, but dreamwork is not. In particular, we are requesting that interpretations which impose personal meanings or values on a dream be withheld, as well as explorations of personal meanings of shared dreams.

Subscribers who share dreams are requested to not ask for personal interpretations, such as in "What does this dream mean?" or "What do you think this means?" as well as "Do you feel this dream means I should...?"

Subscribers may share their own opinions about the meaning of their own dreams they have given the dream in the past, but not solicit opinions and judgments from others. In other words, avoid asking "Do you think this interpretation is correct?" or "What do you think about my interpretation?"

Please do not use the E-Study groups for performing a public dreamwork on yourself. If your dream and the meanings you have given it contribute to the discussion at hand, you are welcome to share them. Refrain from displaying a dream and the meanings you have assigned it to simply solicit comments.

Dreams and their interpretations may also be shared and the meaning discussed if they are examples of research, public literature, or the moderator asks for clinical or case study examples. Please observe all rules of confidentiality, which include not using the clients name or any material that might link the material to the person. Contact the host about specific rules before sharing case material.

For dreamwork taking place outside this venue, please refer to the ASD Dreamwork Ethics Statement.