Client Rights

As a client receiving services, you have the following rights to ensure your dignity, autonomy, and safety throughout the coaching relationship.

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   The Right to Respect

   You have the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and without discrimination regardless of race, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or background.

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   The Right to Confidentiality

   All information shared during sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed without your written consent, except in cases required by law or as a matter of safe and ethical practice. As a matter of practitioner training and ethical commitment — applied consistently regardless of variations in state law — the practitioner reserves the absolute right and discretion to contact appropriate authorities, emergency services, or other necessary parties in the following situations:

   • Disclosure or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
   • Disclosure or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person
   • Disclosure or reasonable suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled or otherwise vulnerable adult
   • A credible or imminent threat of suicide or serious self-harm
   • A credible or imminent threat of harm to another identifiable person
   • Court order

   This right is reserved at the practitioner's discretion to protect client and public safety, and is not limited to circumstances where reporting is mandated by a specific licensing statute. General expressions of frustration, anger, or venting, without a credible or imminent plan, do not on their own trigger this provision. Where this provision is exercised, the practitioner may contact appropriate authorities, emergency services, or other necessary parties with or without your consent.

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   The Right to Voluntary Participation

   You have the right to voluntarily enter or discontinue services at any time without penalty or judgment.

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   The Right to Informed Consent

   You have the right to receive clear explanations of the nature of services, including methods, potential risks or benefits, and alternatives, before services begin. Your written consent — confirming that you have received and understood this explanation — is required prior to the start of coaching services. Any coordination of your care involving third parties will be executed via a separate, explicit Authorization for Release of Information.

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   The Right to Ask Questions

   You have the right to ask questions and receive honest answers regarding your progress, the methods being used, or any aspect of the service process.

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   The Right to Cultural and Spiritual Sensitivity

   You have the right to express your cultural or spiritual beliefs and have them honored and respected during the coaching process.

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   The Right to Make Decisions

   You retain the right to make your own decisions regarding your life and your participation in services.

8. 8

   The Right to Be Free from Coercion

   You have the right not to be pressured into any course of action, behavior, or belief system.

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   The Right to File a Complaint

   If you feel your rights have been violated or you are dissatisfied with services, you have the right to file a formal complaint with the practitioner or organization without fear of retaliation.

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    The Right to Referrals and Coordinated Care

    If at any point the service provider determines that your needs exceed their scope of practice, you have the right to be referred to an appropriate licensed professional. The practitioner works alongside clinicians and other licensed professionals — including physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, and addiction treatment providers — particularly upon referral and linkage, to support coordinated and appropriate care.

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    The Right to Ethical Boundaries and Session Safeguards

    You have the right to coaching provided within clear ethical boundaries designed to protect your dignity, safety, and the integrity of the coaching relationship. Coach assignments are normally same-gender (men with men; women with women). If a cross-gender coaching session is necessary, a neutral third-party witness must be present in the session and must be the same gender as the client. If any potential conflict of interest exists — including sexual preferences, attraction dynamics, or relational history that could compromise boundaries — the coach/client pairing will be reassigned.

This Client Rights summary is provided for your information prior to booking. A full Acknowledgment & Consent form, including your signature, will be reviewed and signed as part of your intake process.