Christian Coaching Agreement & Informed Consent

Welcome to Abundant Life Center (ALC), a Christian coaching practice. This document is a formal agreement between you (the Client) and your Coach, outlining the terms of your coaching relationship with ALC. Our coaching practice is rooted in Christian principles, aiming to support you in your journey toward personal growth and spiritual well-being, guided by biblical truths.

This agreement establishes a clear understanding of the coaching process, the roles and responsibilities of both parties, and the expectations for your journey toward living the Abundant Life promised in John 10:10.

As a Client, you can expect a supportive and prayerful environment where your goals are prioritized and your unique needs are addressed in light of God’s Word. Our coaching sessions will focus on enhancing your self-awareness, fostering personal development, and guiding you toward fulfilling the purpose God has for your life. We encourage open communication and feedback throughout this process to ensure that your coaching experience is both meaningful and aligned with the Christian faith.

This Agreement constitutes a mutual understanding of the terms between you (the Client) and your Coach at Abundant Life Center.

COACHING OVERVIEW
Coaching is a professional partnership that helps individuals achieve meaningful results in their personal and spiritual lives. The ALC Coach assists with matters related to Well-Being, also known as Soul Care, leading to a more abundant life (John 10:10). While our practice is Christian, we welcome non-Christians as well. If you do not agree with or are uncomfortable with our faith-based approach, you are free to discontinue coaching at any time.

Clarification - Coaching is NOT counseling, therapy, nor medical care. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health or medical condition. If you need medical, psychiatric, or emergency help, contact a licensed provider or emergency services. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (U.S.), or call 911 (or your local emergency number).

WELL-BEING COACHING (SOUL CARE) SERVICES
This service focuses on Soul Care and Well-Being, supporting growth in your thoughts, choices, spiritual and emotional well-being. We assist in identifying and replacing untrue beliefs that distort your reality and sense of well-being. The Soul is the mind, will and emotions.

Our practice uncovers areas in your life where misconceptions exist and replaces them with the truth as outlined in the Word of God. We address cycles that manifest in life, reveal judgments, identify opportunities for deep forgiveness, and uncover unhealthy patterns. The primary goal is to help you overcome obstacles that may hinder you from living the life God intended, fostering a deeper connection to the Godhead and seeking Truth for reconciliation, restoration, emotional resilience, and growth.

While these services are primarily geared toward helping Christians, you are not required to share the same faith or religion as the Coach. After experiencing an Evaluation + Session, Clients can decide whether to continue, and you are encouraged to ask questions about your Coach's faith at any time.

WHAT CLIENTS WILL LEARN AND DO IN SESSIONS
Clients will learn to use prayer, forgiveness tools, and practical self-help tools through real-life scenarios. The goal is to equip you with the necessary tools for your journey. In sessions, you will:

• Learn to silence the spiritual enemy and hear God’s voice, revealing your true identity in Christ.
• Learn to identify, name, and respond wisely to emotions.
• Learn practices to address past hurts and replace unhelpful thought patterns without minimizing what happened.
• Explore how faith in Jesus can support restoration and emotional resilience.
• Learn a simple and quick tool for deep forgiveness that is not dependent on others' actions.
• Receive prayer at session start and a blessing spoken over you at session end.

All this will be done in a prayerful, safe, and non-judgmental environment, honoring God and aligning with biblical principles. Some clients report improved stress levels and overall well-being; however, results vary and no specific outcomes are promised.

ROLE OF SELF-EFT AND BILATERAL STIMULATION (BLS) COACHING
Self-EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique, Tapping) — This technique supports emotional awareness and stress regulation using acupressure-style tapping. Coaching provides instruction and support for using self-EFT as a self-regulation and self-care skill.

Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) — BLS refers to gentle, alternating left-right stimulation (for example, alternating taps or other left-right rhythmic input) used as a self-regulation skill to support calm, focus, grounding, and emotional resilience. BLS may be similar to elements used in self-EMDR; however, in this coaching context it is used solely as an educational, self-help skill and is not EMDR psychotherapy.

Important Scope Notice — The participant will not be led to “re-live” past hurts. Instead, participants are coached in skills for calming the body, gaining perspective, and engaging the process in the Presence of Jesus. The coach facilitates the steps without “changing” the memory and does not use guided imagery or coaching manipulation.

Any tapping or BLS exercises used in coaching are self-regulation/skill-building practices and do not diagnose, treat, or cure mental health disorders. The Coach does not provide psychotherapy and does not diagnose mental health conditions. If clinical care is needed or appropriate, the participant will be referred to a licensed mental health professional or other qualified provider.

Key Aspects of Coaching
• Identifying Goals: Coaches help clients pinpoint specific life concerns, stressors, and patterns to focus on.
• Session Structure: Coaches assist in creating a structured approach in each session.
• Equipping: Coaches provide tools and practices for managing emotional responses and building healthy habits, emphasizing self-care and recognizing when professional help is needed.
• Scope of Practice: Coaching does not diagnose, treat, or cure mental health disorders, and is not psychotherapy.

CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES - As a Client, you are responsible for being open, honest, and actively participating in each session. This includes sharing your thoughts and feelings about the coaching process and providing constructive feedback on your progress.

EXPECTED RESULTS - Both you and your Coach acknowledge that the outcomes of coaching depend on your intentions, choices, and actions. Clients who commit to a minimum of 12 sessions significantly increase their chances of reaching their intended goals. Most clients find 18–24 sessions even more beneficial, particularly for those who have faced significant challenges. Some choose on-going or as-needed.

You can expect your Coach to be gentle, honest, and direct, using various methods and prayerful guidance to help you move forward. You are encouraged to evaluate your own progress after each session and at the end of the program. If coaching is not meeting your needs, please inform your Coach immediately, whether in person, via email, or feedback form.

As with any human endeavor, coaching can involve feelings of discomfort, frustration, or fear that may accompany the process of change. It is at these milestones where a Client may experience the biggest breakthroughs if they choose to pursue continuation.

While coaching does not guarantee success, many Clients find significant growth and improvement through their commitment to the process.

SESSION STRUCTURE — IN EACH APPOINTMENT
You will choose the focus of our session based on your established goals. The Coach will listen, provide observations, ask questions, and guide you through a prayerful coaching and soul-care process of reflection and application. If you are unable to identify a topic for discussion, your Coach will assist you.

COACH REFERRALS - At times, the best way for the Coach to assist the Client may be to refer them to a professional or suggest seeking additional care that better meets the Client's needs.

APPOINTMENT SIGN-IN PROCEDURE - Please disregard any appointment email stating that you will be called at the appointment time. Instead, the Client should sign in to attend sessions via the provided Zoom Video Link at the scheduled time. Neither party may record the sessions, either audio or video, without express written consent. Zoom cloud/local recording is disabled by default; either party may take written notes.

For additional session preparation instructions, tips for maximizing your session, and the Zoom meeting link and Zoom App download, please visit: https://abundantlifecoaches.com/sessions

APPOINTMENT TIMELINESS - To ensure a full session, please arrive on time or 5 minutes early. Arriving 10 minutes or more after the scheduled start time will be considered closed, and the Client will be charged the full session fee. If you arrive late (under 10 minutes), the session will still end at the scheduled end time.

CANCELLATIONS AND RESCHEDULING - To avoid being charged the full session fee, please cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 48 hours in advance. The Coach will make reasonable efforts to reschedule sessions in a timely manner or in the case of a genuine emergency. Repeated rescheduling is not permitted. Consultations are without a reschedule option.

PAYMENT, FEES, AND REFUNDS
Entering into a coaching relationship is a valuable investment in your personal and spiritual growth. This Agreement will commence on the date of signing.

Fees: Sessions are to be prepaid. Fees in effect at the time of booking are displayed during checkout. Refunds: The Money-Back Guarantee applies only to the first Evaluation + Session. If you believe there was no meaningful improvement on the agreed target issue by the end of that session (and your Coach has not already indicated that a refund will be issued), you must request a refund in writing within 24 hours by emailing info@abundantlifecoaches.com. Refunds are limited to the amount paid for that first session and are issued to the original payment method (or by check, if necessary) within 14 business days. For details, see FAQs.

HEALTHY BOUNDARIES - To maintain healthy boundaries, the Coach is not available on an on-call basis. Because of the nature of the services, a warm connection may develop; however, the relationship remains professional, and the Coach is not a close friend, family member, or romantic interest.

BETWEEN-SESSION COMMUNICATION - Between sessions, communication is limited to scheduling and administrative matters only via [website or email]. Please refrain from sending emails, texts, or voicemails describing personal issues or requesting coaching support between appointments.

The Coach does not provide coaching support by email, text, or voicemail outside of scheduled sessions. If you would like additional support, you may request an additional appointment (subject to availability).

If you would like to be seen sooner, you may ask to be notified of the earliest available appointments, including any openings that may not yet be listed on the scheduling site.

INSIGHTS & FEEDBACK FORM - Completing the Insights & Feedback Form after each session is good for your self-reflection and growth. By signing this agreement, you agree to complete the form on the same day as the session. It takes only 5 minutes or less to complete. If you are uncomfortable with the online format, you may print and mail the form. Setting a reminder is advisable. If at any time you feel your coaching needs are not being met, please communicate this to your Coach for possible adjustments.

CONFIDENTIALITY
Your Coach is dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all communications and information shared during sessions. Information will be released only with your written permission or as required by law (including a court order or subpoena).

Professional Consultation (Confidentiality). To support quality and appropriate care, the Coach may consult with another coach/peer consultant and/or a licensed professional for supervision, guidance, and additional oversight. When this occurs, the Coach will share only non-identifying information whenever reasonably possible (no name, contact details, or other direct identifiers). Any consultant is expected to keep this information confidential. The purpose of consultation is to gain added perspective and to help determine whether the Client may benefit from a referral to a licensed professional or a different approach. A separate Release of Information form may be requested if identifying information is necessary for referral.

Limits of Confidentiality. Confidentiality may be breached only as required by law or to help prevent serious harm, including: (1) if the Coach has reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or disabled person, a report may be made to the appropriate authorities as required by law; and (2) if a Client poses an imminent risk of serious harm to self or others, appropriate protective actions may be taken. If feasible, the Coach will make every effort to discuss this with you before taking action.

Privacy and Security (coaching). We provide coaching services and are not a HIPAA covered entity. HIPAA may not apply to our coaching relationship. We do, however, use secure, access-controlled tools (including a form provider with a signed BAA) to help protect your information.

Data Use and Storage. We may collect contact information, scheduling details, payment records, and session-related notes/forms. We use third-party providers (e.g., scheduling, forms, video, and payment processors) to deliver services. We restrict access to authorized personnel and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information, including safeguards aligned with common healthcare privacy and security practices. We retain records for administrative, legal, and service purposes, and as otherwise required by law.

Electronic Communications. While we take reasonable steps to protect confidentiality, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and complete security cannot be guaranteed.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & MATERIALS
The Coach’s coaching methods, frameworks, documents, worksheets, course materials, recordings (if any), and other content provided to the Client are the Coach’s intellectual property and/or the property of Abundant Life Center. The Client agrees not to copy, reproduce, publish, sell, sublicense, distribute, or share these materials (including sharing screenshots or forwarding digital files) except for the Client’s personal use. The Client also agrees not to share any Zoom links, handouts, or proprietary processes provided as part of services.

CLIENT CONDUCT & PRIVACY OF OTHERS
The Client agrees to respect the privacy of others and not disclose or publicly share any private personal information or personal experiences shared by the Coach or by other participants (if any) during services, except as required by law. The Client further agrees not to record sessions without express written consent, and to use the services in a respectful, non-harassing manner.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY - Your Coach will always exercise their best professional efforts, skills, and care to help you meet your coaching goals. You acknowledge that the Coach and their representatives are not liable for any actions you take as a result of the coaching sessions. The methods and processes provided do not constitute an agreement or liability on the part of the Coach and are understood to differ significantly from clinical and medical counseling.

You acknowledge that while every effort is made to protect confidentiality, no electronic transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and complete security cannot be guaranteed.

You understand that using any of the provided coaching or ministry services is entirely at your own risk. Any actions or lack of actions taken based on such advice are solely your choice and responsibility.

DISCLAIMER - Coaching is an alternative personal service provided to specific individuals and/or groups. You understand that coaching is not to be construed as psychological counseling, licensed professional counseling, therapy, or medical advice. You acknowledge that you are aware of this distinction.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION - If any dispute or claim arises between the Client and Abundant Life Center (ALC) or its representatives relating to services or this Agreement, the parties agree to pursue resolution in the following order: (1) good-faith direct negotiation; (2) mediation with a mediator acceptable to both parties; and (3) binding arbitration. Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, mediation will follow the Christian conciliation/mediation rules of the Christian Conciliation Service (www.hispeace.org), and arbitration will be administered under the applicable rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Either party may bring an eligible claim in small-claims court instead of arbitration. The governing law and venue will be the State of Georgia. Each party will pay its own attorney fees. Mediation/arbitration fees will be split equally unless otherwise required by law.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT - I, the Client, have read and understood this agreement. I have had the opportunity to ask questions and to review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at abundantlifecoaches.com/faqs. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I can withdraw at any time without providing a reason; however, withdrawal does not eliminate responsibility for fees already incurred or applicable cancellation/no-show fees. I acknowledge that I will receive a copy of this agreement upon my request. By signing below, I confirm that I have carefully read and fully understand all aspects of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon me, as well as my heirs and legal representatives.

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