COACHING SERVICE AGREEMENT

This document gives an overview of the basic processes and protocols underpinning coaching services being offered by Desirée Michelle Britton of The Worthy Woman Wellness Initiative.

 

Part 1: The philosophical assumptions that underpin our therapeutic coaching relationship.

 

Coaching is a collaborative, goal directed process. The coach engages in direct, personal and often challenging conversations with the client. Successful coaching requires an active collaborative approach between coach and client. 

 

The coach plays the role of facilitator of change; it’s the client’s responsibility to enact change.

 

The coach often teaches the client a range of psychological skills and techniques that with practice will assist the client to build psychological resilience and better handle challenging thoughts, feelings, emotions, memories and urges.

 

Coaching does not aim to treat complex psychological issues. The client agrees to disclose details of past or present psychological and psychiatric treatment.

 

Coaching can be very helpful as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to health care as long as the appropriate health services are being sought. If Desirée believes the client would benefit from additional services a referral to an appropriate and qualified specialist may be sought.

 

Part 2: My expectations for you as the client.

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As your coach, I can work with you if:

 

• You have genuine intent to make changes and are ready to work at creating this change in your life

• You are ready to receive, accept and act on feedback and self-learning

• You are honest and forthright in our discussions

• You aim to complete any between session learning tasks 

 

Part 3: Confidentiality and ethics:

 

• All information about the coach/client relationship including any written notes will remain confidential, except if consent is given or in the rare circumstances where decreed by law.

 

Part 4: Your agreement

 

1. I understand that these programs are emotionally transformational processes and, as such, it is very likely that I will experience various emotions and sensations as a result.

2. I understand that my Coach will facilitate and provide support along the way but that, ultimately, I am responsible for my physical, mental and emotional well-being, and I will seek additional appropriate support if necessary.

3. If I have significant trauma history or any mental health conditions, I agree to immediately disclose this to my practitioner prior to commencing the program, in order to ensure I am ready for the process and have adequate psychological care for my needs.

4. I agree to disclose to my practitioner any current or recent prior use (within 6 months) of prescription medication used to treat mental health conditions, including antidepressants.

5. I agree to disclose to my practitioner any current or recent drug and alcohol misuse issue.

6. I understand that each “level” or part of the process affects people differently and that the results of each clear may take some time to become fully apparent to me.

7. I understand that these programs are a process and that the results of this work may not become apparent until I have completed the entire process or even until months after the work has been completed and integrated.

8. I understand that my purchase of this program is a commitment to undertaking the entire journey and that stopping part way through is not advisable and that a refund will not be given. I understand that it’s my responsibility to pay out the entire payment plan if one is in place.

9. I take full responsibility for the level of effectiveness of this program. I acknowledge that clearing emotions and reprograming the subconscious mind may not by itself produce ANY noticeable changes in my behaviour and life circumstances unless I take appropriate action to integrate and support those shifts. My coach will support me with suggestions for aiding the integration process, however, whether I pursue these actions or not is entirely my own decision and responsibility.

10. I understand that the sessions take place in a non-judgemental ‘safe space’ and that the content of our conversations and our work will be kept completely confidential unless explicit permission is given to share any component of our work together for marketing purposes.

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