STOP & FLOW™ Facilitator Ethics & Delivery Guidelines

Version 9.0 — 2025 Standard

Purpose of This Document

These guidelines ensure the safe, consistent, trauma-aware, and faithful delivery of the STOP & FLOW™ framework across all settings. Certified facilitators must adhere to these standards when representing, delivering, or discussing STOP & FLOW™ in any capacity.

SECTION I — ETHICAL FOUNDATIONS

1. Integrity of the Framework

STOP & FLOW™ is a trademarked, evidence-informed, eight-step embodiment framework.
Facilitators must deliver the method as taught in training—without altering steps, renaming techniques, blending other modalities, or modifying the sequence.

2. Fidelity & Consistency

Every session must include:

• STOP (stillness meditations: Steps 1–4)

• FLOW (movement meditations: Steps 5–8)

• Approved pacing, cues, and flow

• Pre- and post-assessment (SUD)

• An intentional opening and closing: “Thank you for taking time to STOP & FLOW™ together.”

No components may be removed or replaced.

3. Participant Safety & Autonomy

• All participation must be invitational.

• Participants may sit, stand, or observe.

• Facilitators must remain attentive to emotional activation and offer grounding options.

• No touch unless clearly appropriate and consensual.

• Respect all physical abilities and limitations.
  

4. Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries

• Do not share participant stories, SUD data, or personal details without permission.

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

• Avoid over-sharing personal history or acting in a clinical role if not licensed to do so.

5. Trauma-Aware Communication

• Use grounded, neutral, supportive language.

• Avoid corrective statements, analysis, or interpretation of participant experiences.

• Do not make promises or claims about outcomes or healing.

• Be inclusive, relational, approachable for all beliefs.

6. Respect for Diversity & Inclusivity

STOP & FLOW™ is accessible for all populations, identities, ages, and ability levels.
Facilitators must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusive language at all times.

SECTION II — FACILITATOR SCOPE & CONDUCT

1. Scope of Role

STOP & FLOW™ Facilitators:

• Do not diagnose, treat, analyze, or provide therapy

• Do not train others in STOP & FLOW™ (Non-Training Clause)

• Do not modify the method without written approval

• Represent Enjoy Chi, LLC with professionalism and integrity

2. Professional Conduct Standards

Facilitators must embody:

• Respect

• Clear communication

• Reliability

• Non-judgment

• High moral character and professionalism

No profanity, hostile tone, or disparaging comments may be used in sessions.

3. Sacred Nature of Techniques

STOP & FLOW™ movement and stillness meditations must be offered with reverence and respect for their origins in mindfulness, meditation, and embodied energy practices. Facilitators act as guides—not gurus, healers, or interpreters. The role is to create a sacred, grounded, Self-empowering space.

SECTION III — DELIVERY STANDARDS

1. STOP & FLOW™ Must Be a Stand-Alone Experience

STOP & FLOW™ cannot be:

• A warm-up

• A quick add-on

• A station in a rotation

• Run simultaneously with other activities

• Blended with other wellness modalities

STOP & FLOW™ must be delivered as its own complete session.

2. Policy on Pairing With Other Activities

STOP & FLOW™ may be paired with creative or reflective activities only after the full STOP & FLOW™ session is complete. 

3. Required Session Structure

Every STOP & FLOW™ session must include:

1. Welcome & orientation

2. Pre-assessment (SUD)

3. Stillness sequence (Steps 1–4)

4. Movement sequence (Steps 5–8)

5. Post-assessment (SUD)

6. Closing 

4. Required Environment

• Quiet and uncluttered

• Accessible for seated or standing practice

• Safe, inclusive, and open presence

• Music must be appropriate, non-explicit, and optional
  
  

5. Facilitator Readiness Requirements

Before leading independently, facilitators must:

• Demonstrate accurate delivery of all eight steps

• Show competency with stillness & movement cues

• Be observed at least once annually by Kristin (lead trainer)

• Maintain an ongoing personal STOP & FLOW™ practice

• Attend periodic refresher training (minimum annually)

SECTION IV — BRAND & REPRESENTATION

Facilitators must:

• Use approved STOP & FLOW™ language when describing the method

• Align with the official tone: warm, welcoming, evidence-informed, clear

• Represent STOP & FLOW™ with professionalism in all public settings
  

For all visuals, messaging, and promotional use, facilitators must follow the STOP & FLOW™ Brand Guidelines.