a) The psychodramatist always acts with good intentions for the benefit of the client/patient/student. Psychodramatists are aware of the laws of the country in which they practice and operate within these frameworks

b) It is professionally ethical for psychodramatists to be transparent with clients/patients/students about their formal and scientific qualifications, which make them group facilitators – mental health counselors – psychotherapists – trainers, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. Regarding psychodrama trainers, it is ethical to inform their students in writing about the laws concerning the psychodramatist’s diploma.

c) Psychodramatists practice their profession primarily for the benefit of the client/patient and not to fulfill their own personal needs.

d) Psychodramatists seek ways to enhance their personal and professional development and to expand their knowledge.

e) Psychodramatists must adhere to professional standards, reviewing and revising their work independently, with colleagues, and with the help they receive through personal supervision. 

f) Psychodramatists must explain to their clients honestly and clearly the potential presence of observers, recorders, and co-therapists. Before the session begins (whether educational, psychotherapeutic, or any other session where psychodrama is applied), they must make it clear to all present that confidentiality will be upheld 

g) Every psychodramatist is responsible for deciding in advance whether psychodrama is suitable for a particular client/patient, as well as whether the group proposed for their participation is appropriate for their case. If it is not, the psychodramatist must suggest alternative therapeutic options with other colleagues and potentially other therapeutic orientations.

h) To practice, a psychodramatist must be healthy and mentally balanced. This standard should serve as an example for colleagues and students. Individuals who know that their mental or physical health is poor and may harm their clients/patients should not practice. This also includes the use of substances that may impair their ability to practice.

i) Psychodramatists respect and are aware of the cultural specificities of the communities in which they work.

j) Psychodramatists deeply understand and respect the cultural customs of their clients, students, and colleagues.

2. ΣΧΕΣΗ ΜΕ ΤΟΝ ΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΟΜΕΝΟ – ΕΞΥΠΗΡΕΤΟΥΜΕΝΟ – ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΟΜΕΝΟ

a) Confidentiality

1. i) The Hippocratic Oath binds doctors to confidentiality in their practice. In group psychotherapy and psychodrama, the Hippocratic Oath extends to the psychodramatist and to all clients/patients/students, binding each individually not to disclose what has been entrusted to them. The responsibility for protecting the well-being of the other participants in the psychodramatic process rests not only with the psychodramatist but also with each client/patient/student. This includes information about third parties not physically present in the process but mentioned during it.
2. ii) Psychodramatists consider all information obtained from the client/patient/student, whether during psychodrama sessions or any other form of communication, confidential unless the client/patient/student agrees that specific information can be shared. Confidential information may only be disclosed under certain conditions: a. When discussing with the psychodramatist’s supervisor. b. Directly to other professionals involved in the client’s case or family, with the client’s permission. c. When writing or teaching, information must be presented in a way that ensures the anonymity of the client/patient/student, and whenever possible, their consent should be obtained. d. Confidentiality may also be suspended with the client’s/patient’s consent. e. By court order, or when required by law, particularly when there is a risk to life.

b) Fees

1. i) Psychodramatists practicing privately should not offer any commission, fee, or benefit to anyone referring a client to them.
2. ii) Psychodramatists should not use information acquired in the course of their relationship with clients/patients/students for personal gain.

iii) Psychodramatists commit to establishing a clear and unbiased verbal or written agreement with the client before beginning their collaboration. In individual psychotherapy sessions with a psychodramatist, the agreement should clearly state the terms of payment, payment methods, and any other special terms applied.

A copy of the Code of Ethics should be made available to all trainee psychodramatists.

c) Agreement – Therapeutic Contract

1. i) The psychodramatist, in collaboration with the client, creates a clear therapeutic contract or agreement regarding the form and content of the process, as well as the purpose of group or individual work. This includes the purpose and potential outcomes.
2. ii) Psychodramatists must not misrepresent their professional qualifications. The client/patient and psychodramatist should periodically review their agreement to ensure the client’s/patient’s well-being remains the primary focus.

iii) The psychodramatist ensures adequate time and attention is given when forming the agreement. If the client wishes to terminate the collaboration, the psychodramatist must express their opinion and advise the client accordingly.

d) Boundaries

1. i) Psychodramatists pay special attention to the physical environment in which they work with clients/patients/students, ensuring it provides a safe space.
2. ii) Οι ψυχοδραµατιστές γνωρίζουν τα επαγγελµατικά όρια ανάµεσα στους ιδίους και τους θεραπευοµένους / εξυπηρετούμενους ή τους εκπαιδευοµένους τους. Οι ψυχοδραματιστές οφείλουν να αντιλαμβάνονται την πιθανότητα σύγχυσης ρόλων, η οποία θα μπορούσε να βλάψει τη θεραπευτική και/ή την εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία.

iii) A psychodramatist never enters into a sexual or romantic relationship with a client and must prevent such a relationship from developing. If a sexual relationship occurs between a psychodramatist and a client/patient/student or supervisee, the psychodramatist is obligated to terminate the professional relationship and advise the client to work with another colleague.

1. iv) The psychodramatist informs the client/patient/student/supervisee about any use of storage media for session content (e.g., audio or video recordings) for professional purposes, always obtaining consent in advance.

a) Psychodramatists are individuals who have been trained and practice their profession in a competent manner. They ensure that a safe environment is provided for the client, thus safeguarding that psychodrama is not discredited.

b) When addressing psychosexual issues, psychodramatists must exercise due care during the enactment of those specific events where sexual activity is involved. In cases of sexual abuse, every psychodramatic technique should be selected carefully to reduce the possibility of re-traumatization of the client.

c) In the case of advertising, psychodramatists should clearly present the services they offer in their psychodramatic practice.

d) Psychodramatists are responsible for recognizing the importance of research and, where and when necessary, to initiate, contribute to, or participate in research, as well as inform and seek the consent of clients in case of their involvement.

e) Psychodramatists have an educational as well as a therapeutic role in society, and they strive for their personal continuing education.

f) Psychodramatists may use their knowledge to facilitate the exploration of social issues beyond those of therapy. The use of psychodrama is not limited to clinical settings. In all cases, however, ethical standards of consent and confidentiality are always applied.

g) Psychodramatists have the responsibility to continue their personal development through individual therapy, training, and supervision, as stated in this code of conduct.

h) Psychodramatists stand against discrimination and embrace the principles of freedom of speech and human rights, to which they are obliged to contribute.

a) Supervisors and trainers must be aware of their own biases and stereotypes and examine how these may affect the supervision and training process.

b) Supervisors must explore any form of prejudice or other psychological barriers that manifest in their psychodramatist clients in the context of their functioning as psychodramatists, so as to contribute to removing these for the professional competency and development of their supervisees.  

c) Supervision and training are governed by fundamental values such as integrity, responsibility, impartiality, and respect, which are applied regardless of the form of supervision or training and independent of the remuneration.

d) Supervision is a confidential activity, and supervisors must clarify the boundaries of confidentiality with their supervisees.

e) Supervisors and trainers are responsible for ensuring the safety of supervisees, trainees, and clients where possible.

f) Supervisors and trainers are responsible for enhancing the competence of supervisees and trainees.

g) Supervisors and supervisees, as well as trainers and trainees, agree to establish a financial and professional agreement at the beginning of their collaboration.

h) Supervisors must take the necessary steps to assess their own competence by undergoing supervision of their own supervision.

i) Supervisors, trainers, and directors of training organizations must differentiate the boundaries between supervision, therapy, training, and administration.

j) Supervisors and supervisees must ensure that personal or social contact between them does not negatively affect the supervisory relationship.

k) Psychodramatists providing therapy do not supervise or train individuals who are in a therapeutic process with them.

l) Supervisors and trainers do not exploit their supervisees and trainees economically, sexually, emotionally, or in any other way. Under no circumstances does a supervisor or trainer engage in a sexual relationship with a supervisee or trainee.

m) Supervisors and trainers have the responsibility to advise supervisees and trainees when they are dysfunctional for personal, health, or other reasons. 

n) Supervisors and trainers are responsible for pursuing their personal development with the goal of professional competence.

o) Supervisors and trainers are responsible for withdrawing from supervision or training in case of a decline in their mental or physical health, or for any other reason they deem affects their function.  

p) Supervisors and supervisees agree on remuneration, location, and meeting times, as well as the expectations for their collaboration before the commencement of supervision.

q) Supervisors of trainee psychodramatists are responsible for their educational progress. At the start of the program, payment schedules, location, and duration of meetings are agreed upon, and the goals of the collaboration are set.

r) Generally, supervisors do not disclose confidential information about their supervisees or indirectly through the supervisee about their clients without the consent of the involved person. Exceptions are cases required by law and during the writing or teaching of others, in which case information is presented in a manner that protects the anonymity of the client and supervisee, with consent being sought when possible.

s) Supervisors of trainees may discuss the work of supervisees with their trainers, as specified in the initial agreement.

t) If during supervision it becomes evident that therapy is required for the supervisee, the supervisor has the responsibility to suggest it.

u) If disagreements between the supervisor and supervisee cannot be resolved, the supervisor consults a professional colleague and, if necessary, recommends that the supervisee seek another supervisor.

v) If disagreements between the trainer and trainees cannot be resolved, the trainer consults a professional colleague and, if necessary, recommends that the trainee seek another trainer.