MODEL: A BLUEPRINT FOR THE FUTURE OF VIEWING

PURPOSES

(a) 	To preserve the system of viewing  based on and derived from the fundamentals of auditing) and its fundamentals, and to ensure its continued survival and further development.

(b) 	To lay the foundations for the system of viewing to eventually become widely accepted as a normal and legitimate subject (that can be studied and applied), a system (of applied metapsychology) and a profession or calling.

(c) 	To successfully introduce metapsychology and the system of viewing into the. mainstream of westem thought and consciousness.

REQUIREMENTS

1.   	A unique term for the system of viewing. Must be unique, accurate, recognizable and   generally acceptable to facilitators. Term should be able to be protected in some way (eg. by trademark) so the system can not be misused or become confused with any other approach or system. Identity.

2. 	An accurate and unique definition of the system of viewing, plus a description of it which details its essential characteristics and outlines its scope and applications. To clearly and effectively differentiate it from other practices and approaches (including any others that may also reside within the general field of metapsychology).

3. 	An accurate and generally agreed upon (by facilitators) statement of the basic purposes and objectives of this system of viewing. Based upon what it actually does and is capable of achieving.

4. 	A consistent, comprehensive and widely acceptable (to facilitators) set of terminology for all the basic concepts, actions and phenomena of the viewing system, with accurate and clear definitions of them. The facility to talk the same language.

5. 	A detailed description of the philosophical and technical fundamentals of the viewing system. To identify and record the basics of the viewing system in forms that will preserve them and permit them to be further examined and developed. Texts. Articles. Papers. Analysis. Debate. etc.

6. 	An International Association of professional, semi-professional and non-professional members. Philosophy of the association. Agreed upon purposes and goals. A constitution. Various types of membership. Self-regulation. Standards. Conferences, talks, meetings, lecture tours and events. Publications. Training. Advice to members. Local chapters, centers and groups around the world. etc.

7. 	An agreed upon Code of Ethics for facilitators. To define ethical and professional standards in this context.

8. 	An agreed upon Code of Conduct for practitioners (in a business and professional sense). To make interaction and cooperation more possible. Based on common sense, sound business practices and the model of a profession. To define ethical and professional standards in this context.

9. 	Establishment of an infrastructure to support facilitators and researchers in the subject and to foster cooperation and co-action towards common goals. Communication lines.

10. 	Publications: Books, booklets, papers, magazines, journals, testimonials, tapes, disks, and other literary works.

11. 	International newsletters and/or magazines. To provide a network and forum for communication, sharing and successes in connection with the viewing system. Plus, national and local newsletters or magazines.

12. 	Research and Development. Development like any other normal subject. Systematic theories. Scientifically based research methods and testing that are rigorous, documented and debated based on the scientific model. Use of referencing conventions. Regular updating and sharing of technical discoveries and research results. Technical problems. Discussion papers. Critiques. etc.

13. 	A Technical Journal for the publishing of technical and philosophical research papers and results. To provide a chronological record of the development of the new subject. Discussion papers. Critiques. Recording of technical summaries, advances discoveries and viewpoints. Only serious essays, articles and papers that use the standardized terminology (not precluding suggested new terminology or critical analysis of existing terminology).

14. 	Standardized approach to training available with valid and meaningful qualifications. Training materials. Formal training, tuition, workshops and seminars for facilitating others (using the viewing system) at all levels.

15. 	Provide maximum protection for the subject, practitioners and facilitators. Controlled and sensible promotions, advertising and public statements. Use of term Metapsychology. Differentiate from psychology. Not a therapy or treatment and not used as such. Not mixing the subject with any other (does not mean another approach or system should not be separately used). No evaluations or counselling (giving advice) in the name of the viewing system. Legal contracts between facilitators and viewers. Use of disclaimers, as appropriate. Legal considerations in registration and conduct. etc.

16. 	Presentation: To present the system of viewing as a generic (nonproprietary) subject (that can be studied and applied), a system (of applied metapsychology) and a profession or calling (for those who provide services or do research).

17. 	Promotion: Statements concerning results should be based on actual results and statistical analyses of them (preferably done independently and objectively). Not just selected anecdotal successes. No claims or promises that create unrealistic expectations that can not be routinely delivered. Promote as a facilitation system for personal growth using a transcendental approach, where people are facilitated along their own personal paths.

Peter D. Graham

24 April 1991