CRT Facilitator Agreement

1. Commitment to Safe and Trauma-Informed Facilitation

As a certified facilitator, I acknowledge that individuals entering relational healing spaces may carry personal, collective, and historical trauma. I commit to creating environments that prioritize psychological safety, consent, and participant autonomy.

I agree to practice trauma-informed facilitation by:

• Allowing participants to choose their level of engagement
• Respecting emotional and physical boundaries
• Avoiding pressure to disclose personal experiences
• Maintaining appropriate pacing within group processes
• Encouraging participants to seek professional clinical support when needed

• I understand that this training does not authorize me to provide psychotherapy unless I hold appropriate licensure independently obtained.

2. Ethical Use of Facilitation Power

Facilitators hold significant influence within group environments. I agree to exercise this role with humility, integrity, and transparency.

I commit to:

• Avoiding manipulation, coercion, or psychological pressure of any kind
• Maintaining clear professional boundaries with all participants
• Not exploiting participants financially, emotionally, or relationally
• Encouraging participant autonomy rather than dependency on the facilitator or the circle

3. Confidentiality

I agree to respect the confidentiality of all participants and the stories shared within facilitated spaces. Personal disclosures, experiences, or identifying details shared within a group setting will not be shared publicly without explicit written consent. Confidentiality is foundational to trust and psychological safety in community healing work.

• I acknowledge and agree to uphold confidentiality as described above.

4. Cultural Respect and Inclusive Facilitation

The Community Relational Framework recognizes that trauma and healing are shaped by culture, gender, history, and lived experience. Facilitators are entrusted to honor this complexity in every circle they hold.

As a facilitator, I commit to:

• Practicing ongoing cultural humility
• Honoring diverse identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences
• Avoiding assumptions about participants' histories or needs
• Creating spaces where multiple voices can be heard, respected, and valued

5. Licensing, Regulation & Scope of Practice

CRT facilitators operating under Sacred Sons Organization are trained in the Collective Repair Therapy framework as developed and defined by this organization. This training prepares facilitators to support relational awareness, group dialogue, and community resilience. It does not confer licensure in mental health, psychology, psychiatry, social work, or any other regulated clinical profession, nor does it certify facilitators as mental health clinicians, trauma therapists, or medical providers. Facilitators are not licensed therapists unless separately credentialed by an independent licensing body.

Sacred Sons Organization operates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing peer support, community facilitation, and somatic wellness practices. Facilitators agree to work within these boundaries and to refer participants to licensed professionals whenever clinical, psychiatric, or medical support is appropriate. When in doubt, refer. The integrity of this work depends on facilitators knowing not only what they are trained to do—but what they are not.

Participants are encouraged to consult their local regulatory bodies for jurisdiction-specific guidance on therapeutic and wellness services.

• I acknowledge the scope-of-practice boundaries above and commit to operating within them.

6. No Medical or Psychiatric Advice

This training manual and the CRT framework do not constitute medical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis, treatment, or advice of any kind. The practices, tools, and frameworks presented here are intended for community support, relational healing, and facilitator development—not clinical intervention.

If you or a participant are experiencing a mental health crisis, suicidal ideation, or require emergency medical care, please contact a licensed healthcare provider immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. In the United States, you may also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

• I acknowledge that this training does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or psychological advice.

7. Third-Party Links and Resources

This manual and associated materials may reference or link to third-party websites, tools, or resources for informational purposes only. Sacred Sons Organization does not endorse, verify, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party resource. Facilitators and participants are encouraged to independently review the terms and privacy policies of any external platform or resource before engaging with it.

• I understand Sacred Sons does not endorse or guarantee third-party resources referenced in the manual.

8. Intellectual Property and Copyright

All materials provided within this training—including written curriculum, exercises, frameworks, diagrams, models, and facilitation methods—are the intellectual property of the Community Relational Framework and its creators: Adam Jackson Kumu Anna Lisa Kalauokekupukupu Espiritu Abuan McKeon, Kale Kamaki Makauhaole Kaalekahi, and Marni Suu Reynolds, as informed by the PhD dissertation "How We Heal." These materials are protected under international copyright law.

By participating in this training, facilitators agree that they will not:

• Reproduce training materials for commercial use without written permission
• Teach, license, or certify others in the CRT Framework without explicit authorization
• Publish or distribute training materials publicly without written consent from the creators

Certified facilitators may use the tools and practices learned within this training solely within their own facilitation work and in accordance with the guidelines provided herein.

9. Permission to Use Materials

Certified facilitators are granted permission to apply the practices and relational tools learned within this training in their own groups, workshops, or community settings. This knowledge carries responsibility. All facilitators are expected to seek permission when sharing teachings beyond their own practice, properly credit their teachers and sources, and carry this work forward with integrity, humility, and respect.

This permission does not grant rights to:

• Train other facilitators in this framework
• Replicate or offer the certification program
• Sell or distribute curriculum materials in any form

Additional licensing and trainer certification pathways may be offered through Sacred Sons Organization. Please inquire directly for more information.

10. Ongoing Learning and Professional Responsibility

Facilitators acknowledge that effective relational facilitation requires continual personal development, self-reflection, and growth. The facilitator's own inner work is inseparable from the quality of care they offer others.

I agree to:

• Maintain ongoing awareness of my own nervous system regulation and personal triggers
• Seek mentorship, consultation, or supervision when needed
• Continue developing skills in trauma-informed and relational facilitation practices

11. Limitation of Liability

The Community Relational Training Framework provides educational tools and relational facilitation practices. By participating in this program, facilitators acknowledge that they are solely responsible for how they apply these tools within their own professional and community settings.

Sacred Sons Organization and its creators are not liable for the independent actions, facilitation decisions, or professional conduct of certified facilitators, nor for any outcomes arising from the application of these practices beyond the scope of this training.

• I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my facilitation decisions and accept the limitation of liability above.

12. Participant Acknowledgment of Risk

Participants entering CRT circles facilitated by certified facilitators do so voluntarily and assume responsibility for their own level of engagement. Sacred Sons Organization acknowledges that relational healing work may surface difficult emotions, memories, or experiences. While every effort is made to create safe and supportive environments, the organization and its facilitators cannot guarantee specific outcomes and are not liable for emotional, psychological, or physical responses arising from participation. Participants are encouraged to consult a licensed healthcare or mental health provider if they have concerns about their readiness to participate.

• I acknowledge the participant risk framework above and will communicate it accurately to those I facilitate.

13. Certification Integrity

Certification may be suspended or revoked if a facilitator engages in unethical conduct, misrepresents their training or credentials, or violates the principles outlined in this agreement. Maintaining the integrity of the Community Relational Training Framework ensures that all participants receive safe, honest, and responsible facilitation.

• I acknowledge that certification may be suspended or revoked for unethical conduct or violations of this agreement.

14. Certification Renewal & Continuing Development

Certification in the Community Relational Training Framework reflects a commitment to ongoing growth, ethical practice, and relational leadership. Because skilled facilitation requires continued self-awareness and development, certification is intended to remain a living practice rather than a one-time credential.

Certified facilitators may be asked to renew their certification periodically in order to remain active within the CRT network. Renewal may include:

• Participation in continuing education or advanced trainings
• Engagement in peer mentorship or supervision circles
• Demonstration of active facilitation practice
• Continued adherence to the ethical standards outlined in this agreement

15. Professional Conduct & Misconduct Policy

Sacred Sons Organization is committed to protecting the safety, dignity, and well-being of all participants who enter facilitated spaces. If concerns arise regarding a certified facilitator's conduct, the organization reserves the right to review the situation and take appropriate action.

Professional misconduct may include, but is not limited to: violations of participant safety or consent, breaches of confidentiality, exploitation of participants emotionally, financially, or sexually, misrepresentation of certification or training credentials, teaching or distributing proprietary materials without authorization, or any conduct that causes harm or undermines the ethical principles of this framework.

If a concern is raised, the organization may initiate a review process that includes dialogue with the facilitator, requests for additional information, and consultation with advisors or mentors. Outcomes may include guidance and corrective recommendations, temporary suspension of certification, a requirement for additional supervision or training, or revocation of certification where ethical violations are confirmed.

These measures exist not as punishment, but to protect participants, uphold accountability, and preserve the integrity and trust of this relational healing work.

• I acknowledge the misconduct policy and review process described above.

16. Grievance and Reporting Process

Sacred Sons Organization is committed to providing a clear and accessible pathway for raising concerns about facilitator conduct or the safety of a facilitated space. If you have a concern regarding a certified facilitator, please contact us directly at weare@sacredsons.com.

All concerns will be received with confidentiality, care, and seriousness. Reports may be submitted anonymously where possible. Sacred Sons Organization commits to acknowledging receipt of all concerns within five business days and to initiating a review process in a timely and transparent manner.

Retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for immediate review of certification status.

• I acknowledge the grievance process and the prohibition against retaliation.

17. Public Representation and Social Media

Certified facilitators are encouraged to share their work with integrity and accuracy. When representing your certification publicly—including on social media, websites, marketing materials, or professional profiles—facilitators agree to:

• Accurately represent the scope and nature of my CRT certification
• Not claim clinical, therapeutic, or medical credentials beyond what this training confers
• Credit Sacred Sons Organization and the Community Relational Training Framework when referencing this work
• Refrain from using Sacred Sons Organization's name, logo, or branding in any commercial context without prior written permission
• Remove or update any public representation of certification if certification is suspended or revoked

Misrepresentation of certification status or organizational affiliation is considered a violation of this agreement and may result in revocation of certification.