Disclosure of Coaching
Chuck Chapman M.A. Coaching
THIS IS NOT THERAPY/PSYCHOTHERAPY OR COUNSELING.
Even though I am a licensed mental health provider in Oregon, my work with The Integrity Method is teaching/coaching and in no way a substitute for counseling or therapy.
Because there is a lot of misinformation and misconceptions about what constitutes coaching vs. therapy, I want to make sure you understand the concept of coaching so that you are clear on what to expect from our time together.
Coaching Vs. Therapy
First off, psychotherapy is based on a medical model. When I treat people in therapy in my office, I am required to give the client a mental illness diagnosis. We spend much of our time together discussing the person's mental illness and the family of origin issues that contributed to the disease. I use cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment modality.
There is no diagnosis listed in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM -5) for the Being out of integrity. Being out of Integrity is not a mental illness but a set of beliefs and behaviors that contribute to individual self-perceptions.
Because our work together is not a medical treatment, our time together is NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE.
Coaching is teaching, not therapy
Much like a professional tutor, when I work with someone as a coach, I use specific materials developed by myself. The goal of coaching is to deliver information that can be useful for the individual to create a more satisfying life. When I coach, I will not work with anyone I feel may have a mental disorder. If I suspect a mental disease or illness, I will immediately stop our coaching and refer that individual to a therapist in their area.
As such, we are entering into an agreement that I will provide coaching and teach. You are expected to show up, prepaid and ready to go deep.
No Guarantees
Neither results nor success can be guaranteed from coaching with me. Only you have the power to create these – I am here to hold space for you in your emerging power. Unfortunately, there are no refunds for the unused sessions.
Cancelation and refunds
If you decide to cancel within 30 days of your coaching package subscription, I offer a prorated refund. A refund will not include any already used sessions. There are no other refunds or reimbursements after your first 30 days of purchase.
Disclaimer
Non-Provision of Mental Health Services
Although I am a licensed mental health professional, I am not providing any mental health services. If any issue arises for you, it should be handled by a licensed therapist, counselor, or another mental health professional in your area. You will attend to your mental health by contacting an appropriate professional.
Confidentiality
I agree not to share anything private about you in the coaching with anyone outside of the coaching relationship without your express permission. I ask for the same in return: I will share personal things with you and ask that you not share these things unless you ask me first.
Additionally, because of the internet, there is no guarantee that anything you post or say during our groups is confidential. I do my best to keep things as confidential as possible; however, be advised that this site is not secure site, nor does this fit within HIPAA guidelines.
Serving Your Highest Good
I am here to challenge you, engage you, laugh with you, and celebrate you. I aim to serve your highest good 100% of the time with unflinching honesty and straightforwardness. This includes initiating the hard conversations that you may not enjoy or feel ready for. I will always do my best to engage with and support you. I will bring my highest energy vibration into the coaching space we share and care for myself physically, spiritually, and psychologically to maximize my coaching effectiveness.
