The Thriving Parent Group Terms, Conditions, and Informed Consent
The following ethical guidelines are designated by the International Coach Federation and are adhered to by Shellie Hutchinson, MA, (the coach) when providing professional coaching services:
Liability
I understand that I am entering a coaching relationship with Shellie Hutchinson, MA and at any time, Shellie Hutchinson may determine the need for more advanced services and may refer me to therapy. I understand that I am receiving coaching services from Shellie Hutchinson and not mental health therapy services. I understand that I am responsible for my decisions, actions, feelings, courses of action, or consequences that may arise from participating in professional coaching, including group and/or individual coaching.
Conflicts of Interest
I understand that any conflict of interest will be discussed and resolved with the client’s best interest in mind. Whenever a conflict becomes apparent, I understand that the coach is ethically obligated to identify the conflict and attempt to resolve it. If, during the coaching relationship, the coach cannot serve the client objectively, respectfully, or without internal or external conflict, I understand that the coach is ethically obligated to terminate the coaching agreement/contract.
Referrals and Terminations
I understand that whenever internal or external conditions arise which seem unworkable, the coach is ethically committed to reveal his or her observations and opinion to the client. The coach will suggest viable solution(s) to the problem, making every effort to avoid injury to the dignity of the client. Group coaching members who violate the rules of the group, such as using disrespectful language or posting unkind comments, will be removed from the membership group and their account terminated.
Confidentiality
I understand that the coach will make every effort to honor the client’s confidentiality. I understand that the coach is unable to maintain confidentiality under the following conditions (e.g. illegal activity, if required by law, pursuant to valid court order or subpoena, imminent or likely risk of danger to self or to others). I understand that when the coach reasonably believes one of the above circumstances is applicable, the coach may need to inform appropriate authorities.
Membership
I understand that as a member of The Thriving Parent Group Coaching Membership, I can cancel my membership at any time. The monthly membership is valid for one, two-parent household. I agree to never share my membership, including its content, with anyone outside of my two-parent household.
Virtual Individual Coaching Sessions
I understand that when I choose to participate in virtual services, there are risks and possible consequences including, but not limited to, the possibility, despite reasonable efforts on the part of the coach, of the transmission of my personal information being disrupted or distorted by technical failures and the transmission of my personal information being interrupted by unauthorized persons. Additionally, I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am in a private area when receiving virtual coaching sessions. I understand, as the client, that I am responsible for maintaining my own privacy during individual virtual coaching sessions. I understand that any and all types of recording of individual coaching sessions are prohibited and that Shellie Hutchinson does not provide consent to be recorded. Likewise, Shellie Hutchinson will never record individual coaching sessions.
Virtual Group Coaching and Question and Answer Sessions
I understand that my involvement in group coaching and question and answer sessions is voluntary. I agree to utilize respectful language during these sessions and agree to avoid the use of harsh or critical comments. I agree to maintain the privacy of my fellow group participants. I understand that group coaching sessions and question and answer sessions are recorded and posted to the Shellie Hutchinson/Thriving Parent Coaching member area for members to view. I understand that when I participate in a group coaching session, I agree to be recorded. I also understand that Shellie may, at any time, post on social media and other platforms, recorded clips of her talking in group sessions. Shellie Hutchinson will never post or share a clip of a group member. I agree to never post or share any part of a recorded group coaching session or question and answer session.
Informed Consent
Parent/relational coaching is a partnership between the client and the coach and is a thought-provoking and creative process. This process inspires the client to maximize their personal potential. Coaching is future-focused and emphasizes achieving goals and results. The emphasis in a coaching relationship is on action, accountability, and follow-through. Coaching is less concerned with a client’s past and is more concerned with moving a client forward, while taking the past into consideration when necessary. The coaching relationship is based on viewing the client as creative, whole, and resourceful, with a partnership based on equality and mutual respect. The client creates the goals and is responsible for driving the direction of the work, while the coach supplies a supportive, discovery-based approach. Practices and solutions are generated by the client who is responsible for all action and or inaction.
