Coaching disclaimer & Waiver- All coaching services and communications, email or otherwise, delivered by your coach at Bit of Hope Ranch, are meant to help you identify the areas in your life and in your thinking that may be standing in your way.
This agreement is for coaching, not psychotherapy. While coaching can work with issues such as identifying and reaching life goals, and changing behaviors that aren’t working well for you, coaching cannot deal with issues such as depression and anxiety. For issues such as these, you must see a Physician or Licensed Mental Health Professional. Your coach will not diagnose or treat any medical or psychological conditions. While your coach may be licensed he or she is not functioning as a licensed practitioner when offering coaching services. By signing this agreement, you are agreeing that you understand the difference in these two functions and you will get appropriate professional help for mental health issues if necessary.
I understand that coaching is, at present, an unregulated industry and that my Coach is not licensed by the State of North Carolina or any other state. I understand that I am fully responsible for my well-being during my coaching sessions, and subsequently, including my choices and decisions. I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, mental health care or substance abuse treatment, and I will not use it in place of any form of therapy.
I understand that all comments and ideas offered by my Coach are solely for the purpose of aiding me in achieving my defined goals. I have the ability to give my informed consent, and hereby give such consent to my coach to assist me in achieving such goals.
Appointment Scheduling and Cancellation Policies- In order to cancel or reschedule an appointment, you are expected to notify your coach at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment. If you do not provide at least 24 hours’ notice in advance, you are responsible for payment for the missed session.
Coach Availability and Emergencies- In the event of a medical emergency or an emergency involving a threat to your safety or the safety of others, please call 911 or the appropriate emergency service to request assistance. Your coach is not licensed to handle these matters.
Confidentiality- All information obtained in the course of the professional service is confidential unless there is a compelling professional reason for it disclosure. Your coach will disclose confidential information without a specific release if it is necessary to prevent foreseeable imminent harm to the client or another. In all circumstances, coaches will be judicious in the amount of information that is disclosed.
Coaches may disclose confidential information without the consent of the client only as mandated or permitted by law. When possible, coaches inform clients about the disclosures of confidential information and possible ramifications before the disclosure is made. Coaches will only disclose certain confidential information to third parties with the appropriate written consent. Coaches must disclose certain confidential information as required by law or if the confidential information may put the client or others at risk of harm or compromise their well-being.
I understand that my Coach will protect my information as confidential unless I state otherwise in writing. If I report child, elder abuse or neglect or threaten to harm myself or someone else, I understand that necessary actions will be taken and my confidentiality agreement limited in this capacity.
Minors and Confidentiality- Communication between coaches and clients who are minors (under the age of 18) are confidential. However, parents and other guardians who provide authorization for their child’s coaching are often involved in their sessions. Consequently, your coach, in the exercise of her professional judgment, may discuss the coaching of a minor client with the parent or guardian. Clients who are minors and their parents are urged to discuss any questions or concerns that they have on this topic with their coach.