Group Coaching Contract

1. I understand that life coaching is a relationship between a coach and an individual or couple or group desiring coaching.  The relationship is designed to facilitate the creation and development of personal goals and to develop and carry out a strategic plan to achieve those goals.

2. I understand that life coaching can involve a number of methods including:brainstorming, values clarification, written assignments, goal-setting, identifying plans of action, accountability, making requests, agreements to change behavior, examining lifestyles and questioning.

3. I understand that my coach has made no guarantees to me as to the expected outcome of my coaching.

4. I understand that life coaching is for people who are basically well-adjusted, emotionally healthy and functioning effectively but who desire to grow and make changes in their lives.

5. I acknowledge and agree that I am fully responsible for my wellbeing and the choices and decisions I make during my coaching sessions.

6. I understand that life coaching is not therapy, counseling, advice-giving, mental health care or treatment for substance abuse.  My coach is not functioning as a licensed mental health professional, and coaching is not a replacement for counseling, psychiatric interventions, treatment for mental illness, and recovery from past abuse, professional medical advice, financial assistance, legal counsel or other professional services.

7. I acknowledge and agree that coaching is not psycholtherapy and Julie Sharber is not a licensed therapist. I understand that professional referrals may be given if it appears they are needed.

8. I understand that life coaching is most effective when all parties are honest and straightforward in their communication.

9. I understand that each person (client and coach) in the coaching relationship is guided by his or her values and beliefs.  I know that my coach is a committed follower of Jesus Christ and seeks to live in accordance with this committment.  I know that my coach will be forthright in making this known but will respect my freedom to make my own choices.

10. For group coaching, I agree to not engage in cross talk, as defined as speaking out of turn, interrupting someone while they are speaking or giving direct advice to someone in the meeting. I also agree to uphold strict confidentiality of all that is discussed in the coaching session.  I also understand I am agreeing to join a community through the group coaching experience and my absence hurts the community.  Therefore, I will do all that I can within my power to attend all meetings and be on time.  I agree to contact Julie Sharber, the coach, in the event I cannot attend the meeting.

PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION

To cancel, please contact Julie at julie@heartspringcoaching.com