Start Within
I pledge to ground my work in the field with work on myself, and to treat personal growth as a lifelong process.
ACTION: Maya is committed to supporting our team members’ personal growth and to developing our company culture to be one of transparency, mindfulness, kindness, and integrity. As such, Maya provides paid time off for all employees to pursue personal development opportunities, and provides additional paid time off to encourage the necessary integration processes. Additionally, we invest in regular team retreats in nature to cultivate a strong ethos of collective growth and empowerment. We consider this an investment in our team and our broader mission. Our leadership team has a particular focus on strengthening a shared mindset of generosity, compassion, abundance, and humility. We have invested in personal development through programs spanning from ceremonial medicine work to group philosophy programs such as Landmark, to coaching, therapy, and philanthropy. We continue to open our minds to new ways of learning and expansion so that we can serve Maya and its mission most effectively.
Study the Traditions
I pledge to grow my knowledge of the history of psychedelics and their many traditions of use, in a good-faith effort to appreciate both the potential of these substances and the conflict and complexity surrounding them.
ACTION: We have created the The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast, as a platform to disseminate the knowledge of various experts and wisdom teachers, and to bring challenging topics to light. Our Psychedelic Therapy Facebook Group is intended as a safe space for psychedelic practitioners to support one another in their work and development. On matters which don’t fall under our core competency, we graciously defer to other experts and organizations in the field.
Build Trust
I pledge to invest in building trust in my relationships across the psychedelic field, and repair trust where possible.
ACTION: In addition to building relationships through The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast and the associated Psychedelic Therapy Facebook group, we have cultivated the Council of Guides. This carefully curated group of psychedelic practitioners is designed to help us better understand the needs of the community, and illuminate our inevitable blind spots. We believe that listening to the valuable insights of our community is the best way for us to continue to learn, grow, and evolve, so in turn, we can better serve.
Consider the Gravity
I pledge to consider the implications of the choices that I make, understanding the potential consequences of unethical behavior to individuals, communities, and the psychedelic field at large.
ACTION: We recognize that as the leading provider of software services for psychedelic practitioners, we will have a major impact on the field. That is why we are structured as a Colorado Public Benefit Corporation, which means that our investors, advisors and team members are all aligned to prioritize our purpose above profit. To safeguard this commitment, we require investors to sign an Investor Covenant in agreement to our five principles as a corporation.
We also prioritize the integrity of our Statement on use of Data and Privacy We commit to transparency and an “opt-out frame-work” for the use of aggregated patient data. We are HIPAA and GDPR compliant and commit to being wise and ethical stewards of the data transfer between patients, practitioners, and researchers.
Focus on Process
I pledge to make the process as important as the outcome, letting the future I hope to see guide the approach I take in getting there.
ACTION: As a software company, we are constantly working on improving our platform as we listen to the needs of the psychedelic community. We recognize that our actions and decision-making processes must be held in the highest integrity at all times. Our careful attention to our processes is the core reason why we were methodical and intentional while building our version of the North Star Pledge. We felt it was necessary to first participate in numerous town hall meetings and workshops to better understand the concerns of the broader community.
Create Equality and Justice
I pledge to ground my work in the field with work on myself, and to treat personal growth as a lifelong process.
ACTION: As an early stage startup company, it is important for us to focus on the most impactful initiatives that we can pursue and resist temptation to solve the many diverse issues at hand. Due to the size of our potential impact, we have chosen safe, widespread, and affordable access to psychedelic medicine as our primary approach to supporting equality and justice. We will offer discounted software to practitioners, healers, guides, and clinicians who have equal access programs for underserved clients and those who would not otherwise be able to access the platform. We will sponsor therapy education programs online so that under-represented practitioners can attain the same quality of training as any other. Additionally, our commitment to supporting diverse voices is evident through the roster of podcast guests and topics on The Psychedelic Therapy Podcast.
Pay It Forward
I pledge to support the flourishing of the psychedelic field and the communities in which I work, and to give back should my work lead to personal gain.
ACTION: In order to properly serve the community, we are committed to donating to the psychedelic community once we are able to reach profitability. We hope to be the catalyst in a domino effect of organizations that will choose to “pay it forward.” When psychedelic therapists treat their patients using the Maya platform, they are also providing valuable insights to their peers and the psychedelic community at large.