PARENT COACHING AGREEMENT
I’m looking forward to working with you, and am committed to helping you achieve your vision for you and your family. Please note that I work with parents who are willing to commit to an initial block of coaching sessions. I know from experience that this initial investment gives you the best chance to experience growth and success. A single coaching session simply does not provide the learning experience which happens over time.
After the initial block of sessions, if you wish to continue, you may book sessions individually or in packages.
Coaching sessions last 50 minutes, unless otherwise stated. Typically, clients schedule sessions every 1-2 weeks in the early stages, with decreased frequency over time. Afterward, the frequency will be established based upon individual circumstances and preferences.
Coaching Services
As your coach, you can expect me to:
encourage you to care for yourself so that you can be your best as a parent.
support you in setting goals and taking the steps to meet your goals.
provide careful listening, powerful questions and honest feedback.
respect the confidentiality of this agreement and what is shared in our time together.
As my client, I expect that you will:
be honest with yourself and with me.
commit to goals that are meaningful to you.
take ownership for your progress and your accomplishments.
respect the confidentiality of this agreement and what is shared in our time together.
Payment Procedures
Payments for all services are required in advance of the scheduled appointment. Payment can be made through PayPal or Stripe at the time of booking.
Session Time
A scheduled time will be mutually agreed on by choosing a booking slot in my calendar when paying for the session. I will call you at the designated time. (You may choose a phone call or video session.)
Cancellation Policy
My time is valuable, as is yours, and is to always be treated as such by both. Cancelled appointments require a minimum of 24 hours notice or are subject to your session fee being forfeit. Sessions can, however, be rescheduled anytime prior to the 24 hour cut-off. Any appointments paid in advance are not refunded if you choose not to continue coaching for any reason.
Termination
You may terminate the coaching relationship at anytime. Cancellation must be made in writing (by email) with at least seven days notice.
Confidentiality and Informed Consent
I protect the confidentiality of all my clients. I will only release information about our work with your written permission or if I am required to do so by a court of law. Breaches of confidentiality, in which I am obligated to report confidential information, are specific in only two instances:
If I have information that indicates that a child, elderly, or disabled person is being abused or neglected I am obligated by law to report this information to the appropriate local agencies for the protection of that person.
If a client is in imminent risk to him/herself or makes threats of imminent violence against another person, I am required by law to report this to the appropriate local agencies for protective action.
Though these situations rarely occur in coaching, when and if they do occur, I will do my best to communicate in advance any necessary and legally obligated protective action that I may take.
Coaching and Psychotherapy
Coaching services aim to increase parenting confidence, comfort, and parent-child relationships. This is done by encouraging you to make significant behavior and lifestyle changes to incorporate new skills. Psychotherapy is a health service that includes mental health practitioners with training and experience in diagnosing and treating emotional and psychological problems. The coaching provided does not include psychotherapy or any other health care service. Therefore, you will be unable to seek reimbursement from your health insurance company.
Coaching Commitment
Though at times it may feel like a close personal relationship, the coaching relationship is a professional relationship that does not extend beyond professional boundaries either during or after our work together. As the coach, my job is to further build on and develop the parenting skills and knowledge you already possess and to assist you in decisions about making changes. I will be honest, direct, and at times challenge you in ways that might feel uncomfortable. As the client, you will set the direction and focus of the coaching sessions and to determine how much change you are able or willing to make. You will be expected to be honest about your progress and to speak up and discuss concerns should the coaching relationship not be meeting your expectations.
Coaching does not offer any guarantee of success or definitive changed behavior of your child but the more one is committed to change, the more beneficial the experience can be.
Agreement
By registering for a coaching session, you agree to the following:
I agree to all terms and conditions above and am committed to change and improve my parenting skills, confidence, and relationships with my children.
I understand that the purpose of Parent Coaching is to help me develop skills and implement plans to address problems I identify and describe.
I understand that parent coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve or touch on many areas of my life including work, finances, health, relationships, education and recreation. I acknowledge that deciding how to handle these issues and implement any changes is exclusively my responsibility.
I understand that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. Parent coaching is not therapy, it is educational. Coaching is designed to teach me to better understand my children, learn to connect and set limits for them in positive ways, and more effectively manage specific problem areas.
I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment. I will not use it in place of any form of diagnosis, treatment or therapy.
I promise that if I am currently in therapy or otherwise under the care of a mental health professional, that I have consulted with the mental health care provider regarding the advisability of working with a coach and that this person is aware of my decision to proceed with the coaching relationship.
I understand that while Andrea will make suggestions and offer advice as part of the Parent Coaching process, I, the client, assume full responsibility for deciding which actions to take and will not hold Andrea legally responsible for any undesired outcomes.
I understand that if my needs are not being met, I can tell Andrea, so we can refine our work or agree to bring it to an end.
I understand that Coaching will take place by phone or via Zoom – whatever Andrea and I have agreed upon. I further understand that phone and electronic communications are not secure, and that if we use these methods, my privacy is not ensured.
I understand that Andrea’s policy is to keep private any records she maintains over the course of our work but that, because this is not therapy, these Coaching records are not privileged.
I understand that I am responsible for the time we have scheduled, and that I must give 24 business hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a Coaching session unless something happens that is completely outside my control.
I understand that payment is made electronically upon scheduling. Meetings cancelled with at least 24 business hours’ notice will be refunded or credited towards the new meeting time, at my discretion. If I choose to have my payment refunded, I am responsible for processing fees.
Since coaching is not therapy, I understand that I cannot submit a claim to my insurance company for reimbursement.
My partner or other adults in my child’s life can be involved in my coaching sessions, at my request and with my consent, at no additional charge.
Your registration for a coaching session indicates that you have read the information in this agreement and agree to abide by all its terms and conditions during the professional coaching relationship. I appreciate your trust and the opportunity to serve you.
Speak soon!
Dr. Andrea Lein