Cyndi Brannen, PhD, bases her ethics and professional practice on her career as a psychologist and an educator. They are further informed by the core values of passion, kindness and integrity.

She is the founder of Keeping Her Keys and The Covina Institute. Her work includes the Keeping Her Keys Podcast and several books.

Ethics and Professional Practice Training

Dr. Brannen, as part of her training and career, has received training in ethics and professional practice. She is educated in supporting groups that are traditionally marginalized by the power structure including: women, children, individuals with trauma, persons of color, First Nations/Aboriginal peoples, those with chronic illness and disabilities, and LGBTQI+ individuals. She is an acknowledged expert on gender based analysis, vulnerable populations and determinants of health.

Dr. Brannen is a feminist scholar and educator. She holds an earned doctorate in applied social psychology from an APA accredited university. She also has an earned Diploma in University Teaching/Adult Education.

Confidentiality and Privacy

All members of The Covina Institute and members of the general public who contact Dr. Brannen or Keeping Her Keys privately are assured of privacy.

All information, including identifying details, will be kept private and will not be shared in any matter.

Confidentiality of all members is ensured. No details of members' actions, writings or other works shall be discussed with anyone, except for the following circumstances:

• Imminent risk of harm to the member of The Covina Institute.
• Discussions of members within leadership.

No member information shall be shared or sold.

Beneficence and Nonmaleficence

Dr. Brannen and the leadership strive to benefit those with whom they work and take great care to do no harm to any of the community members within the Covina Institute network and members of the public with whom they interact. 

Professional Boundaries

Dr. Brannen and the leadership adhere to strict professional boundaries with members of The Covina Institute and the members of the public with whom they interact.

Neither Dr. Brannen nor the leaders in dual relationships with her staff, students or members of The Covina Institute community. In plain language, this means that they do not use their position of advantage to engage in inappropriate behavior or personal, intimate, romantic or sexual relationships with The Covina Institute community members or students.

Because Dr. Brannen's judgments and actions may affect the lives of others, she is alert to and guards against personal, financial, social, organizational, or political factors that might lead to misuse of her influence.

Scope of Practice

Dr. Brannen’s scope of practice focuses on teaching within the structure of The Covina Institute.

The Covina Institute provides education in personal development and spiritual growth.

Membership in The Covina Institute does not include private personal support from Dr. Brannen or leadership.

Commitment to Professional Conduct

Dr. Brannen and the leadership seek to safeguard the welfare and rights of members of The Covina Institute. When conflicts occur, Dr. Brannen and the leadership attempt to resolve these conflicts in a responsible fashion that avoids or minimizes harm. Dr. Brannen and the leadership strive to be aware of the possible effect of their own physical and mental health on their ability to help those with whom they work. As such, The Covina Institute engages in regular practices to ensure the well-being of Dr. Brannen and the leadership.

Commitment to Efficacy

Dr. Brannen develops her content based on research and spiritual wisdom. She applies her expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis to her research and her work. Her content is evaluated for efficacy on an ongoing basis.  

Commitment to Original Content

All content created by Dr. Brannen, staff and volunteers is entirely original and does not infringe upon the rights of any work by other content creators.

Proper Citation and Non-plagiarization

Proper citation of sources referenced will be used by Dr. Brannen and staff. No plagiarizing will be tolerated.

Commitment to Safety 

Dr. Brannen strives to provide content that is safe, based on the needs of the members and the environment in which they are receiving the content. Great consideration is taken to ensure that no lesson, article or experience is beyond the safe parameters of the member or student. 

Dr. Brannen reserves the right to remove or deny membership to any individual who she has deemed to be likely to not be suited to The Covina Institute.

Dr. Brannen may remove any member from the network who poses significant risk to themselves or others. She will strive to report this risk to appropriate contacts when appropriate and possible.

Dr. Brannen and the leadership are committed to creating a safe environment within The Covina Institute. This is defined as a community free of unwanted sexual, racial, gender, cultural, religious or other comments, whether spoken or written.

No Responsibility for Outcomes

Although Dr. Brannen develops her content based on modern evidence and traditional wisdom, and tests and evaluates it for efficacy, she makes no guarantee or accepts no responsibility for the outcomes or impacts of any of her spoken or written work. This applies to the leadership as well.

Cancellation of Subscription

Members can cancel their subscription through their profile within the network. Canceling a subscription results in removal from the network.

Refunds

Refunds are only given in exceptional circumstances, when there are more two weeks remaining in a subscription. No refunds are provided for individuals who are banned from Covina.

Contact

All general inquiries should be sent to info@keepingherkeys.com. 

Members and students of Covina should use christen@covinainstitute.com.