Content of all coaching sessions are considered to be confidential. Both verbal information and written records about a client cannot be shared with another party outside of/unattached to the practice without the written consent of the client or the client’s legal guardian. Noted expectations are as follows:
When a client discloses intention or a plan to harm another person, the coach is required to warn the intended victim and report this information to legal authorities. In cases in which the client discloses or implies a plan for suicide, the coach is required to notify legal authorities and make reasonable attempts to notify the family of the client.
If a client states or suggests that he or she is abusing the child (or vulnerable adult) or has recently abused a child (or vulnerable adult), or a child (or vulnerable adult) is in danger of abuse, the coach is required to report this information to the appropriate social services and/or legal authorities.
Coaches are required to report admitted prenatal exposure to controlled substances that are potentially harmful.
Parents or legal guardians of non-emancipated minor clients have the right to access the client’s records.
In the event of incapacity or death, the client gives permission for another member of the practice to notify them.
I agree to the above confidentiality agreement and understand its meaning and ramifications.