Coaching Agreement Form

First Namereferred to as “client,” and Jennifer Longenecker, referred to as “coach,” agree to 8 sessions at a rate of $75 per session, conducted through the client's choosing (Zoom, telephone, or in-person). Sessions will occur weekly and last 50 minutes. They will be scheduled via e-mail or phone. Payments can be made via the website link sent before beginning coaching.

Scope of Coaching:
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.
• Focused on goals identified by the client, not the coach.

Christian Coaching is:

• 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 client’s Christian belief system.
• 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 coach-client trust. The content of a coaching session is confidential, and the coach will not share it with outside parties except in instances of imminent danger. Strictly held confidence 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.

Cancellations and Late Payments:
Late Payments:
Sessions will be paused if payment lapses. Rescheduling Sessions may be rescheduled with 24 hours' notice. You may cancel or reschedule via text, email, or phone.

Pausing Coaching for Psychological Services:
A need for Psychological services may be uncovered during the coaching relationship (either 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 until other psychological needs are met, the client may put coaching on hold. 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.
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