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Disclaimers
Not medical treatment
Coaching services are not equivalent to psychotherapy and are not intended to replace treatment for health problems. Coaching is not presented as a treatment for any specific disorder and is not a form of health care or professional psychological services. There is no warranty stated or implied that coaching services will provide any specific benefit and results of coaching can not be guaranteed.
Confidentiality
Unlike health care there is no legal standard for confidentiality in a coaching relationship. Although I will make reasonable efforts to protect confidential information I can not prevent some forms of unwanted disclosure. Electronic communication including phone calls (especially using portable and cell phones) email and or fax may be subject to interception. While communication in the context of psychotherapy is generally considered privileged it is understood that the same privilege does not apply to coaching. While I will treat client information as confidential, information will be released with written consent of the client or in response to court orders, subpoena, and search warrants or when in my judgment there is significant risk to life or property if information is withheld.
No Emergency Coverage
I will make a reasonable effort to respond to calls or email from coaching clients in a timely way. However I am not available for emergencies and I may not be reachable for unspecified periods of time. Since coaching is not a form of health care, there is no provision for emergency coverage. If you experience an emergency situation you should access local emergency services. This may include calling 911, going to a hospital emergency room or taking other appropriate actions.
Fees
Fees for coaching services need to be paid in advance or at the time of service. The fee is based on units of time alloted in 15 minute increments. When coaching is conducted by email or other written means I will determine the units of time involved in reading, preparing and composing the coaching response. Because coaching is not a form of health care, it is not covered by health insurance. Failure to pay fees may result in termination of services. Payments may be made in cash (in person only), check, money order or credit card. Hourly rates may be adjusted in special circumstances including scheduled long coaching sessions (3 hr or more), high frequency coaching sessions (3 or more per week), coaching in locations requiring my travel etc. If you have any questions about fees please ask and I will attempt to clarify the issues.
Informed Consent
At the initiation of a coaching agreement you will be provided with an informed consent document. By signing that informed consent you are acknowledging that you have read and understood both the informed consent and these disclaimers and agree to them.
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Revised 3/13/2006.