> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety.md). # Responsible Practice & Safety Safety principles for THC mindfulness and wellbeing resources, including safeguarding, mental-health boundaries, privacy, and responsible AI use. The Holistic Care provides educational mindfulness and wellbeing resources. These materials are not substitutes for medical care, mental-health diagnosis, psychotherapy, emergency services, or safeguarding procedures. This section defines the boundaries that apply across the knowledge centre, especially when working with children and young people. ## Explore this section * [Safeguarding Children](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety/safeguarding-children) * [Mental Health Boundaries](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety/mental-health-boundaries) * [Privacy & Data](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety/privacy-and-data) * [AI Resource Guidance](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety/ai-resource-guidance) ## Core safety principles Across THC resources, responsible practice means: * preserve participant choice * use age-appropriate guidance * stop or adapt practices that increase distress * keep educational wellbeing work separate from diagnosis or therapy * protect children's safeguarding needs * respect privacy and data minimisation * avoid exaggerated health claims * refer to qualified support when needs move beyond the scope of mindfulness education Safety is part of program quality, not an optional disclaimer added at the end. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/responsible-practice-and-safety.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.