by Lloyd Lalande, PhD
GRMT is a clinically oriented, evidence-based breathwork modality.
To ensure its effectiveness, safety, and credibility, it must be practiced exactly as taught in our training programs.
Historically, the broader field of breathwork has faced challenges from non-standardization—practitioners blending methods, modifying techniques, or taking an “anything goes” approach - what you might be offered from one practitioner to another is often quite different. While well-intentioned, this can undermine client safety, reduce effectiveness, and limit acceptance in mainstream mental health.
For these reasons, GRMT practitioners may not combine GRMT with other modalities or alter its structure. Maintaining fidelity to the standardized method ensures that GRMT remains reliable, research-informed, and respected as a professional approach.
GRMT Practitioner Agreement:
To support this, all certified GRMT practitioners now sign an agreement (see below) outlining these standards.
Practitioner Agreement
Title: GRMT Practitioner Certification Agreement
Purpose: To ensure fidelity to the GRMT methodology and protect the integrity and effectiveness of the practice.
Key Clauses:
1. Certification Scope
Upon successful completion of the GRMT Practitioner Training, the participant is authorized to practice GRMT as taught in the official training program and to present themselves as a GRMT Practitioner.
2. Fidelity to GRMT
The practitioner agrees to practice GRMT in accordance with the standardized, manual-based approach provided in the training.
3. Prohibition on Modifications
The practitioner may not blend GRMT with other modalities, alter the practice structure, or make modifications that deviate from the official method. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Combining GRMT with other breathwork techniques, somatic therapies, or mindfulness practices without prior written permission.
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Altering session length, sequencing, or core principles.
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Using GRMT branding in connection with non-standardized practices.
4. Revocation of Certification
Failure to adhere to the above standards may result in:
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Withdrawal of GRMT certification.
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Removal from the official list of GRMT practitioners.
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Disallowance from promoting oneself as a GRMT practitioner.
5. Purpose of Restrictions
These measures are in place to protect client safety, ensure research validity, and establish GRMT as a credible, evidence-based modality in mainstream mental health.
6. Acknowledgment
By signing this agreement, the practitioner affirms understanding of and commitment to the principles above.
Signature & Date: _____________________