THE DEEP LISTENERS Code Of Ethics

You can trust a deep listener

Compassion, respect for privacy, the absence of judgement and undivided attention are fundamental principles of compassionate listening. Deep listeners show care, offer connection, and provide a sounding board to work through challenges, thoughts and feelings.

Members of the Deep Listeners collective commit themselves to the following principles:

Suspending Judgement

We can only be compassionate when we are non- judgemental. Deep Listeners strive to suspend judgment while engaging in deep conversations.

All Are Equal

Deep Listeners resist hierarchies and consider everyone equal regardless of status, race, wealth, colour, age, gender, sexuality, religion, personal history, disability, health, intellect or any other category. In the deep conversation space, everyone is equal.

Distraction Free and Focused

Deep conversations are all about the speaker. Deep Listeners endeavour to leave their own concerns aside and focus on the person they’re listening to. It takes time to show care and build trust, listeners devote that time.

Avoid giving advice unless asked

 Every person has a right to self determination and the dignity of risk. Deep Listeners acknowledge we are not experts, and we respect others’ capacity to solve their own challenges.

Validating the experience of others

All experiences are valid. Deep Listeners acknowledge that regardless of what a person’s life looks like from the outside, their internal experience may be different.

Calm, kind and hopeful

It takes an attitude of kindness to lift the spirits of others. Deep Listeners commit to preparing for deep conversations in the spirit of kindness and with a calm nervous system.

Honest intentions

When we invite others to entrust us with deep thoughts and emotions we have an ethical responsibility to safeguard the vulnerability that comes with that. Deep Listeners will not use their position to engage in sales, political or religious influence, romantic pursuits, or any other personal gain. Our sole motivation is to connect with and support others through deep conversation.

Respect for the privacy of others

Deep conversations often include sensitive and private topics. It is essential that listeners can be trusted to keep conversations confidential.

Safety above all else

Deep Listeners are conscious of fulfilling our role in the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved both during deep conversations and in relation to all of our activities as a Deep Listener.