Back                   SMART Samonas Quality Standards (SQS) version 1.1, Sept 2006 Summary         I ) Definitions and terminology         A) Standards of a Samonas Listening Protocol  (SLP)         B) Area of use, professional background and Samonas related training requirements         C) Professional Conduct   I) Definitions and terminlogy   A) Standards of a Samonas Listening Protocol  (SLP)   • Set treatment goals based on an assessment   • Choose Samonas Music Selections based on the treatment goals set   • Include a sequence to determine the clients optimal personal listening time in the beginning of the SLP   • Make adjustments based on observations         - making progress with no or minor disruptions         - showing signs of overstimulation, irritation, overload   • Document progress made, preferably with an assessment that is suitable as pre- and post-test   • Communicate & explain to the client         - Intention/goals of the SLP         - daily listening times, what music selection (ms), when to change ms.         - instructions what to observe, what feedback you are looking for         - if necessary: be specific about increasing/reducing daily listening time, when to stop listening         - when & how to contact you         - Equipment requirements   • Set limits         - To the client: Explain handling of Samonas Recordings as specified in the "Letter of Intent"         - As professional: Agree to the tems of the "Letter of Intent" and to the "Professional resource agreement"   B) Area of use, professional background and Samonas related training requirements   • Use Samonas in area of professional expertise and experience only   • Work within one of the four Samonas categories of use only   • Check before starting: Is my Samonas related (and professinal) experience sufficient to work with this client?            • Get professional assistance if necessary   • USE of SLP suggested by SAI requires compliance with area A) and B)   • design of SLP additionally requires knowledge about         - levels of Samonas Spectral Activation and their effects on the body/mind system         - Samononas Music Selections and how to realate them to treatment goals set.         - Structure of Samonas Listening Protocols   • the professional is required to keep himself informed about development, application guidelines      and research of the Samonas Methode by providing a valid email address. C) Professional Conduct   • The professionals commits to work according to the standards set by the SQS - Agreement      as soon as he has signed this agreement and as long as this agreement is published in the      Samonas Therapist Database.   • The professional will request removal of the SQS-privilege as soon as the professional feels unable      to comply with the standards of SQS.   • In case of a violation of one or more of the terms of the SQS-Agreement Samonas International           - can remove the SQS privilege from the professional         - and/or remove the name of the professional from the Samonas Therapist Database      In this case the professionals authorization to use Samonas in professional context will be terminated