Coaching Consent and Overview

Coaching Consent & Overview
PrideMinistry DBA Dr. Deb Berman

Welcome!

I am delighted that you’ve chosen to work with me and my coaching practice! My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and encouraging space where you can explore your goals, clarify your needs, connect with your own wisdom, and take meaningful steps toward growth and resolution. I look forward to supporting and partnering with you on this part of your life’s journey. Please know that I am here for you—you are warmly invited to reach out at any time!

With warmth and support,

Dr. Deb Berman

www.DrDebBerman.com
WhatsApp Text: ‪+31625282604‬
Email: drdeb@drdebberman.com

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Overview

This Coaching Services Agreement is designed to provide clear information about the coaching services, policies, and practices of the office of Dr. Deb Berman (PrideMinistry, DBA Dr. Deb Berman) so you can make an informed decision about working with me going forward. By signing this document, you confirm that you understand and agree to the terms outlined here and provide informed consent to receive coaching services from Dr. Deb Berman, or another coach affiliated with the practice, a legal and registered coaching entity of the Netherlands. This coaching practice offers in-person sessions and virtual services worldwide. Please take your time to review this agreement, and please reach out to Dr. Deb Berman directly with any questions you have before signing.

Nature of Coaching Services

Coaching is a collaborative process focused on your future goals and personal growth. Together with your coach you will work to identify your strengths, clarify your goals, and create actionable steps toward meaningful change in your life.

Coaching is a professional relationship and a goal-focused process where a coach helps clients identify and achieve personal and/or professional goals by providing guidance, support, and accountability. Sessions focus on future outcomes, empowering clients to tap into their potential and navigate life transitions.

The coaching process may sometimes bring up emotions such as vulnerability or discomfort, grief, sadness, and more, which are natural parts of growth.

Although Dr. Deb is a licensed psychotherapist in the State of New York (in the United States of America), all services provided through this coaching practice (PrideMinistry DBA Dr. Deb Berman) are exclusively coaching services and clients will refer to Dr. Deb Berman as their coach, not as their therapist or psychotherapist. Dr. Deb Berman nor anyone else at the coaching practice will diagnose or treat mental health conditions and if you feel you want to work with a psychotherapist or psychiatrist instead of or adjacent to coaching sessions, we encourage you to follow your wisdom and explore those outside avenues.

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Length and Frequency of Sessions

Standard coaching sessions are 50 minutes in length via phone, video, or in-person. If you would like a longer session (such as a two-hour session, or a half day intensive), this can be arranged with prior notice and agreement and understanding that there is an extra fee for an extended session.

The frequency and duration of your coaching journey is entirely up to you. You may choose to attend a single session, a handful of sessions, or meet on a regular schedule such as weekly or every other week. You are also welcome to drop in as needed, according to your goals and availability.

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Cancellation & Rescheduling

There is a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule or miss a session, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice. When less notice is given, my office will make every effort to reschedule within the same week, and you will only be charged once the rescheduled session takes place. If we cannot find a mutually agreeable time that week, the missed session will be billed in full.

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Telecoaching Consent

Coaching sessions can be held in person, over the phone, or via secure video conferencing. By signing this agreement, you consent to these forms of communication while acknowledging that, although I take every reasonable measure to protect your privacy, no electronic platform is completely secure. You are responsible for ensuring your own privacy and using a secure internet connection.

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After Hours and Emergencies

Dr. Deb and staff and consultants are available by email and Whatsapp or phone for scheduling and professional matters related to coaching. While Dr. Deb Berman strives to respond in a timely manner, she is not available 24/7. This coaching practice is not equipped or staffed to provide crisis intervention or urgent care of any kind. By entering into this agreement, you acknowledge and agree that if you are experiencing a crisis of any kind that requires immediate intervention or are having a medical or mental health emergency, you agree to immediately contact your local emergency services, your healthcare provider, or other appropriate resources.

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Fees & Billing

Fees for coaching services are agreed upon before we begin our work together. Payment is due at the time of each session unless we’ve made other arrangements in writing. I raise my rates annually and clients are notified in advance of any changes. You are responsible for all fees, regardless of attendance or perceived outcomes.

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the coaching relationship. Everything discussed in sessions will remain private and will not be shared without your written consent. Dr. Deb Berman and anyone affiliated with this practice are committed to protecting your privacy at all times. There are rare situations where disclosure is legally or ethically required on the part of the coach (PrideMinistry DBA Dr. Deb Berman). These situations include, but are not limited to, suspected abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult; risk of harm to yourself or others; mental decompensation or a medical emergency in which you require immediate help or intervention; or a valid court order requiring disclosure.

As in any professional practice of any kind, my assistants and staff may occasionally need to contact you on my behalf for time-sensitive, business-related purposes if I am unavailable due to being out of the office.

Additionally, as part of maintaining high professional standards, coaches at this practice may consult with peer professionals to ensure the highest quality of care. In these consultations, your name and any identifying details will never be disclosed, and your privacy will always be fully protected.

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Intellectual Property

All materials created by Dr. Deb, including but not limited to handouts, worksheets, session content, videos, audio recordings, written materials, and any other resources provided during or in connection with coaching services, are and shall remain the sole intellectual property of PrideMinistry. Clients are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use these materials solely for their personal growth and educational purposes. Materials may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, published, shared, or used for commercial purposes, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Dr. Deb Berman. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

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Non-Recording Clause

Sessions may not be audio or video recorded nor the use of AI to document the content of sessions. The practice of Dr. Deb Berman is committed to the confidentiality of all clients. Unauthorized recording or sharing of session content by a client is not allowed.

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Limitations of Liability

Neither Dr. Deb nor any coaches working at the practice make guarantees about outcomes. By signing this agreement, you release and hold harmless me, my practice, and any affiliated staff or contractors from liability, claims, or damages resulting from coaching services, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.

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Termination of Services

You are welcome to end coaching services at any time. I may also choose to end services if necessary. If I do, I will make every effort to provide referrals or resources to support you in moving forward.

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By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information in this document, have had the opportunity to ask questions, and agree to the terms outlined above.

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