Integrative Health and Wellness coaching is a collaborative, client-centered partnership aligned with the ethical standards of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Coaching supports self-awareness, accountability, and sustainable behavior change related to health and wellbeing.

Coaching is not psychotherapy, mental health counseling, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not replace care from licensed healthcare professionals. Coaching is a separate entity from the coach’s background in nursing. If medical, psychological, or therapeutic support is needed; the client agrees to seek appropriate licensed care.

 

By entering this partnership, the Client and Coach acknowledge that the Client desires to make a behavioral change or some type of improvement in his or her life. Behavioral change often takes time to implement and sustain. The pace of change is uncertain and varies amongst individuals.

As such, the Client and Coach agree to a minimum of a 3-month, meeting at least every other week. At the conclusion of three months, Coach and Client will re-evaluate progress and determine whether to continue, adjust, or conclude the coaching relationship.

Initial Session: 60-75 minutes

Follow-Up Sessions: 45-60 minutes

 

During the initial session, Coach and Client will explore Client’s vision, values, and satisfaction across the seven core areas of health before creating a SMART goal and initial action steps.

Client agrees to sign and return all required paperwork at least 48 hours prior to the initial session. Complete the Vision Map and My Health & Wellbeing: Core Areas worksheets prior to the first session.

 

After our initial session, I ask that you come to the coaching sessions prepared to share what you have experienced working towards your goal. What were the action steps? Were they achieved? What were the lessons in the challenges and the successes? What changes might you want to make, if any?

 

Coach can provide reasonable additional support via email and text messaging between sessions per client request.

 

Response time may take up to 24 hours during business days and 48 hours on the weekends. Between-session communication does not replace scheduled coaching sessions. Communication is not intended for emergency or crisis support.

 

Payment is due in full prior to the start of coaching services. Coaching packages are non-refundable. Unused sessions may be transferable, and all sessions expire one year from purchase date.

 

Sessions must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice or missed without notice are forfeited and will not be rescheduled or refunded. Late arrival does not extend session time.

The key to an effective coaching relationship is communication. Please be honest with yourself and me throughout the coaching process. You can expect me to be straightforward, constructive and confidential. You can say anything to me, positive or negative; this includes honesty in your responses to me and letting me know if something makes you uncomfortable or if you don't want to respond to a question. Please let me know at any time if you have concerns that we haven’t addressed.

As your coach, I am a resource for you to use to your best advantage. I will share concepts or insights and ask re-orienting questions that are intended to increase your success in attaining your health goals.

I expect you to be willing to grow. From time-to-time, I’ll make a direct request, like: “Will you accomplish ‘X’ by the end of the month?” You always have the option of accepting a request, declining, or counteroffering something that might be more workable for you.

Feel empowered to provide feedback to me if something is/is not working for you. 

 

All information shared during coaching sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed without Client’s written permission, except where disclosure is required by law or if there is a risk of harm to client or others.

 

Documentation of session progress will be kept throughout in a locked filing cabinet only accessible to the coach and only accessed as needed. Client understands that coaching confidentiality is not legally privileged in the same way as therapy or legal counsel, though Wellbeings Health Coaching, LLC follows HIPAA-informed best practices regarding the collection, storage, transmission, and protection of client information whenever applicable.

 

Client information and records will be handled with strict confidentiality and safeguarded using reasonable administrative, technical, and physical protections designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

 

Client understands that local, state, and federal laws, as well as policies relevant to individual employment settings, may require additional privacy protections. Coach agrees to operate in accordance with applicable regulations governing confidentiality and data protection.

 

Wellbeings Health Coaching, LLC implements reasonable safeguards to protect electronic communications and records; however, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. By engaging in coaching services conducted via phone, video, email, or text, Client acknowledges and accepts the inherent risks associated with electronic communication.

 

Client acknowledges that they are solely responsible for their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, decisions, choices, actions, and results.

 

Client agrees to release, waive, and hold harmless Wellbeings Health Coaching, LLC and Coach from any liability, claims, or damages arising from participation in coaching.