As you consider participating in Compassionate Inquiry services, it is important that we have a shared understanding about the conditions we agree upon.
Certain principles are maintained during a Compassionate Inquiry session. These are:
- The client is encouraged to bring a specific intention to each session.
- The client determines how much to engage in the session and may request to pause or stop at any time.
- The practitioner/coach may interrupt the client during the session to bring the client into awareness of the present moment and to body sensations and emotions.
- The practitioner/coach follows the subtle cues of the client.
- The practitioner/coach may slow the pace of the session.
I have completed The Compassionate Inquiry® Professional Training and Mentorship Program.
I have also been certified by the International Coaching Federation as a PCC (Professional Certified Coach).
As a CI practitioner and coach I have an ethical responsibility to protect your confidentiality. That means that what we discuss in your sessions is not shared with anyone unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. There are, however, important exceptions to confidentiality, where information could be released without your consent. This could happen if:
- I believe that you could be a risk or a danger to yourself or others
- I have received information leading me to suspect that a child may be at risk of being abused or neglected
- I am given information that a health care professional has sexually abused you
- Records are subpoenaed by a court of law
I will speak to a third party (i.e. family doctor) on your behalf if you would find that helpful, and if you communicate this request in writing.
You are responsible for the total charges incurred for each visit. I accept checks, cash, Zelle, Venmo or PayPal. I do not currently take insurance.
I am accountable to you and to the Compassionate Inquiry Code of Ethics as well as the ICF Code of Ethics. If you have any complaints about my service, you are invited to let me know. I am always interested to know your feelings and encourage dialogue.
Although there can be many benefits to Compassionate Inquiry sessions, it can also be a difficult process that leads to the opening up of emotional pain. This may disrupt your relationships and daily activities. As I accompany you in your CI journey, I will endeavor to create an attuned and safe container for any difficult material to be processed. Please discuss with me any concerns that you may have.
I book sessions in advance, and I do offer crisis response, but if you require immediate emergency support dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
I understand that things come up, and choices need to be made which can change your schedule. I respectfully request a 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule your session. Charges apply to sessions cancelled within 24 hours.