1. As a client, I understand and agree I am fully responsible for my well-being during my coaching calls, including my choices and decisions. I am aware that I can choose to discontinue coaching at any time. I recognize that coaching is not psychotherapy and that professional referrals will be given if needed.
2. I understand that “Life Coaching” and "Group Coaching" is a relationship I have with my coach and fellow group members that is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional or spirtual goals.
3. I understand that life coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve all areas of my life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues and implement my choices is exclusively my responsibility.
4. I understand life coaching does not treat mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. I understand that life coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, mental health care or substance abuse treatment; and I will not use it in place of any form of therapy.
5. I understand that information will be held as confidential unless I state otherwise, except required by law.
6. I understand that life coaching is not to be used in lieu of professional advice. I will seek professional guidance for legal, medical, financial, business, spiritual and other matters. I understand that all decisions in these areas are exclusively mine and I acknowledge that my decisions and my actions regarding them are my responsibility.
7. I give my permission for Pamela Mertz to keep a confidential record of my name, phone number and e-mail address in order to meet the requirements for coach credentialing by the International Coach Federation. I agree to let my coach to document the coaching hours with me for submission to the ICF for certification as a coach.