Client Disclosure Agreement
Positive Psychology Coaching, Executive Coaching, and Integrative Wellness & Life Coaching
1. Positive Psychology Coaching is the practical application of integrating evidence-based positive psychology theory with strength-based coaching approaches. Positive psychology coaching aims to identify clients’ strengths, resources, and successes by using strengths-based assessments and strength development interventions while addressing the whole client. Executive Coaching is a collaborative relationship with the purpose of facilitating the transportation of leaders to new levels of development and effectiveness. Integrative Wellness & Life Coaching and the tools and techniques used, such as Emotional Clearing Method, are alternative or complementary health care under the laws of a number of states: The person you will be working with is not licensed. That means that he/she is not a Medical Doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, Master’s in Family and Child Counseling, or a Master’s in Social Work. Nothing that happens here should be construed as a substitute for the advice of a licensed person.
2. What to expect: Your alternative practitioner has been trained and certified in Positive Psychology Coaching, Executive Coaching, Integrative Wellness & Life Coaching, and Emotional Clearing Method and will be using these tools and techniques. The work will probably be different from what you might have expected. In total, we will not spend a lot of time talking about the problem, just gathering information about it. In fact, most sessions are spent on the things that will help resolve the problem. It is very important for us to discover the internal process and core of HOW & WHY you experience the problem and what is blocking you from moving forward. If you have been in a therapy session before, expect that this one will be very different, and quite a bit shorter.
3. This is the process: Our process begins with a comprehensive client intake session, where we gather pertinent information to better understand your needs and aspirations. To further enhance your journey towards well-being and goal achievement, we incorporate a range of strength-based assessments, positive psychology interventions, and engaging activities. These evidence-based approaches have consistently demonstrated their efficacy in fostering personal growth, resilience, and overall well-being.
To monitor your progress and the positive changes you experience, we administer pre-and-post assessments. These assessments enable us to identify your unique strengths and track the advancements made across various aspects of your life. By consistently measuring and evaluating these areas, we ensure a holistic and tailored approach that maximizes your potential for growth and fulfillment.
4. Between Sessions: Within the scope of this agreement, there may be instanceswhere specific tasks will be assigned to you. These tasks are of utmost importanceand serve as a fundamental part of the overall process. It is essential toacknowledge that the completion of these assigned tasks may require a timecommitment, ranging from a few minutes to weeks. These tasks are specificallydesigned to support your goals. Therefore, it is imperative that you diligently andpromptly undertake these tasks. Failure to do so will introduce uncertainty into theoutcome of the work for both parties involved. Furthermore, it is important to notethat any guarantees provided within this agreement will not remain valid if theassigned tasks are not completed as required.
Another crucial aspect to highlight is the unwavering importance of directing yourfocus towards what you truly desire. The individuals who experience the greatestoverall happiness in life are those who acknowledge the power of choice when itcomes to where their attention lies. You have the choice to either concentrate onwhat you don't want or to deliberately shift your focus towards what you do want.This choice directly impacts your emotional state and overall well-being.
You can opt to dwell on negative emotions and circumstances that generate feelingsof discomfort, or you can consciously choose to direct your attention towards positiveemotions and things that bring you joy. The decision rests with you. Following oursession, it is imperative that you commit to focusing on what you genuinely desire inyour life. By doing so, you empower yourself to proactively pursue your goals andcultivate a more fulfilling and satisfying existence.
Lastly, in the event that your previous pattern resurfaces, it is essential that youfirmly decline to engage in that pattern once again. It is crucial to bear in mind thatwe hold the utmost respect for you as an individual, valuing your unique qualitiesand potential. Conversely, we hold no respect for the old problem that you arestriving to overcome.
Should you encounter moments where the familiar pattern attempts to assert itspresence, it is vital to stand firm and refuse to succumb to its influence. Remember,we believe in your ability to transcend and grow beyond that old problem, and oursupport remains steadfast throughout your journey. By maintaining your resolve andrejecting the pull of the old pattern, you pave the way for positive change andpersonal transformation.
5. This is alternative or complementary health care and therapy: Your Positive Psychology Coach, Executive Coach, and Integrative Wellness & Life Coach is a legal Complementary Healthcare Provider, and not a Medical Doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, Master’s in Family and Child Counseling, or a Masters in Social Work. The services you receive are not licensed in this state, nor or they regulated by a governmental body. The self-regulated holistic treatments and client-centered disciplines in which your practitioner is trained and in which she/he has experience including consulting and coaching, ECM (Emotional Clearing Method). We will always provide only those services in which we have been trained, and if we find that we cannot help you, we will refer you to a licensed person who can assist you.
During your sessions we will use one or more of the following techniques:
a. Coaching: According to the International Coach Federation,
“Professional coaching brings many wonderful benefits: fresh perspectives on personal challenges, enhanced decision-making skills, greater interpersonal effectiveness, and increased confidence and, the list does not end there. Those who undertake coaching also can expect appreciable improvement in productivity, satisfaction with life and work, and the attainment of relevant goals.
ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to:
Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
Encourage client self-discovery
Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
Hold the client responsible and accountable
This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.”
Your practitioner is a Professional Certified Executive and Life Coach as accredited by the International Coach Federation and is governed by the Code of Ethics set by the ICF.
b. Emotional Clearing Method: The techniques are a process of active imagination where the client imagines floating above his/her Timeline and letting go of his/her negative emotions and/or limiting decisions (or limiting beliefs). Then the client is also asked to imagine creating event in his/her future that supports his/her goals or outcomes. This technique has demonstrated results in a broad variety of presenting problems. It is a powerful technique, which allows clients to make long-lasting changes in a very rapid way. Your practitioner is certified as a Emotional Clearing Method Master Practitioner by Integrative Wellness Academy.
Confidentiality
We keep ALL information we receive from you confidential, and do not disclose it to
persons outside our company. All client information is kept strictly confidential and is for
our internal use only. (Importantly, we are required in some states to share information
about child abuse with state bodies who oversee such matters.)
Email Policy
Per the terms of our agreement, you have ‘unlimited’ email access. Emails are responded to in the order they are received Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am - 5pm ET. Please know my response time is between 1-3 business days. Please inform me at the top of your email how I am to respond. (ie. Read, need a resource, need a detailed response, hold for our next session.)
Email Confidentiality
Email messages, including any attachments, are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited.
Your Guarantee
All work that we do is guaranteed. That means that you will receive the support and follow-up to ensure that you get the results wanted. We guarantee our work because our experience has shown us that our clients always get results. The guarantee works like this:
You must finish the program. That means, attend every session. You must go through the entire process of the work all the way to the end.
You must do the tasking after each session, and you need to do it fully and completely.
Your Choice, Your Responsibility
While, during the sessions, we will offer you advice and other ways of looking at any and all presenting problems and their solutions for your consideration. You hereby agree that whatever we discuss is only our perspective and is not binding upon you, nor is it prescription.
If you want to discuss our suggestions with someone else, you should discuss them with a licensed healthcare provider. It is your responsibility to confirm whether or not any changes we made produced the desired results. It is your responsibility to communicate your results to us. Our liability is limited to the amount paid for the work.