Life coaching is not currently a regulated industry in California. It is solely the client's responsibility to determine the services' effectiveness. Both parties acknowledge that a coach does not have responsibility or control over client outcomes.
Coaching is:
- A partnership centered around the exchange of ideas, encouragement, and accountability.
- A way to progress toward the client's greater fulfillment in life is by identifying and strategizing the attainment of goals.
- The client will identify goals she would like to work on and reach.
What is Christian Coaching?
- A coaching relationship in which a client's faith is included in the coaching sessions.
- An opportunity to explore goals and goal attainment within the context of the Christian bible.
A holistic approach in which a client's faith is included and utilized in their plans.
Coaching is not:
- Treatment for any mental health, substance abuse, or psychological disorder.
- A substitution for legal or medical advice.
- A relationship in which the coach tells the client what to do or "fixes" the client's problems.
- A guarantee of desired outcomes within the client's life.
Confidentiality
A key component of successful coaching is trust between the coach and the client. The content of a coaching session is confidential, and the coach will not share it with outside parties except in instances of imminent danger. Strict confidentiality is the standard for shared information.
Coach Training and Professional Development
When your coach engages in professional development, is mentored by another coach, conducts training, or seeks counsel, they may share examples or ask questions about your sessions. Your coach will share no identifying information, and your coach will only engage in professional opportunities where confidentiality of cases shared in training sessions is the standard.
Limits to Confidentiality
If withholding the information shared in a coaching session violates the law, the coach will share the information with appropriate authorities to protect the client and others. Examples of such information include, but may not be limited to, abuse of an elder or minor, a client's intention to hurt someone else, and a client's intention to hurt themselves.
Release of Information
Clients must request a release form if they want their coach to share information from their coaching sessions with an outside party.
Fees, Payment and Services
We offer a complimentary one-time initial consultation session. This session is designed to help us determine if we are a good fit and generally lasts approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Please complete the Life Coach Request Form and the Self-Assessment at least 24 hours before our first meeting. If we agree to work together, the client must read the entire One Step Christian Life Coaching Agreement form and sign it.
The coach and client will agree on the day and time of each coaching session in whichever manner the client prefers (in-person, if feasible for both parties, phone, or Internet). Each appointment may last up to 60 minutes unless both parties agree to extend the time. The coaching fee is $75 per session. A sliding scale is available if it is determined that the client cannot pay the full $75. Payment can be made by check, money order, Zelle, or Venmo. I also accept cash payments. The fee is due at the end of each session. The coach reserves the right to dismiss the client from the coaching course without further financial obligation.
After three months of consistent coaching, we will meet to determine if you feel confident and ready to discontinue our coaching relationship. If not, if we agree, we will continue our coaching relationship, and a new agreement will be signed.
Schedule:
Please provide at least a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Otherwise, you will be responsible for 50% of the session fee.
Pausing Coaching or Canceling Coaching Service for Psychological Services
A need for psychological services may be uncovered during the coaching relationship (within or outside of coaching sessions). If the client or the coach determines that it is in the client's best interest to pause coaching or cancel coaching until other psychological needs are met, the client may put coaching on hold for this purpose. An individual can be in a coaching relationship and receive mental health services such as therapy. If you have questions, you can discuss individual situations with your coach. Being open with your coach about how you feel during and about your coaching sessions is essential.
Acknowledgment and Release of Liability
By signing this disclosure and consent statement, I acknowledge that I understand the above information. I agree to hold harmless One Step Christian Life Coaching Services and my life coach from all liabilities and claims arising from my participation in life coaching. I also acknowledge that this contract is session by session, which means that I can discontinue life coaching services at any time, free of charge.
I have reviewed this One Step Christian Coaching Informed Consent Agreement. I likewise understand my Client's Rights set in this form.
I accept this agreement and consent to Coaching.