Praxis and Steve Shapiro works closely with his Clients in creating and implementing his/her own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, decisions, choices, actions and results arising out of or resulting from the coaching relationship and her coaching calls and interactions with the Coach.
Important for Client to understand that the Coach is not and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any services provided by the Coach. Client understands coaching is not therapy and does not substitute for therapy if needed, and does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental disorder or medical disease. Client has the complete power to terminate or discontinue the coaching relationship at any time.
Through the coaching engagement it is important for the Client to understand that coaching is a comprehensive process that may involve different areas of his life, including work, finances, health, relationships, education, and recreation. The Client is responsible for deciding how to handle these issues, incorporate coaching principles into those areas and implementing choices is exclusively the Client’s responsibility.
It is also important to understand that coaching does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association and that coaching is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the Client’s exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed. If Client is currently under the care of a mental health professional, it is recommended that the Client promptly inform the mental health care provider of the nature and extent of the coaching relationship agreed upon by the Client and the Coach.
The Client understands that to enhance the coaching relationship, the Client agrees to communicate honestly, be open to feedback and assistance and to create the time and energy to participate fully in the program.
The Coach and Client are agreeing to engage in 10 session Coaching Program through Zoom meetings. Coach will be available to Client by e-mail and voicemail in between scheduled meetings as defined by the Coach on an urgent need basis.
Schedule and Fees: Coach and Client will agree on a fee structure and schedule for coaching. Coaches typical schedule is 5-6 months covering 10-12 sessions. Coach requires a payment in full at the beginning of his coaching engagements to avoid any ongoing billing requests.
The time of the coaching meetings and/or location will be determined by Coach and Client based on a mutually agreed upon time. The Coach will initiate all scheduled Zoom calls with the Coachee at the agreed upon day and time.
This coaching relationship, as well as all information (documented or verbal) that the Client shares with the Coach as part of this relationship, is bound by the principles of confidentiality set forth in the ICF Code of Ethics. However, please be aware that the Coach-Client relationship is not considered a legally confidential relationship (like the medical and legal professions) and thus communications are not subject to the protection of any legally recognized privilege. The Coach agrees not to disclose any information pertaining to the Client without the Client’s written consent. The Coach will not disclose the Client’s name as a reference without the Client’s consent. Confidential Information does not include information that:
