Group Educational Coaching Agreement and Memo of Understanding 

This document constitutes a contract between us (the "Agreement").  Please read it carefully and raise any questions or concerns that you have before you sign it.

Services:

The service that I provide is a group educational coaching session, each 1 hour in length, for the purpose of helping you to understand, control, and eventually, stop your overshopping. Sessions will be held via phone or video conference, and they will be held on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.  The group will be a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 6.

The services I provide are limited to education and coaching regarding overshopping. Education and coaching are not medical, mental health or any other type of health service.  They are not psychotherapy or mental health counseling.  No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness is offered.  Overshopping may be a sign of an emotional or mental disorder, sometimes of a serious nature. Education and coaching cannot substitute for, and are not alternatives to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present.  Individuals are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment, and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians, psychotherapists, and other licensed healthcare professionals.

As your educational coach, my job is to help you use information, skills, and strategies that you will acquire in doing the Program and help you to stay motivated and focused on making and maintaining the changes you create.  I will support, encourage, teach, and help you to "stay on track" as you move toward your vision and goals.

The program is designed to be completed in 13 sessions.  Some people may request personal sessions in addition to or after they complete the program, and this can be discussed with the individual.  

Proprietary products, including but not limited to a large journal and a mini journal may be sold with the program. If you prefer, you can use an online version of the large journal. You understand that this is proprietary material that cannot be reproduced or transmitted or shared in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, digital, or any information storage and retrieval system now known or to be invented, without permission in writing from the current copyright holder.

Payment policy

You are asked to pay 50% of the 13-session package up front. The total cost for 13 group coaching sessions is $2,899 for a total of: $1,449.50 up front.  When we have reached the midway point of your coaching, you will then be charged the remaining $1,449.50. If your coaching continues further than 13 sessions, we can discuss further payment at that time.

The payment links will be provided to you before we plan our first session. Coaching includes the in person/video conference/call, email follow up in between sessions, reviewing your materials and providing you with feedback as you complete them during the program.  

Cancellation policy

I have a 48- hour cancellation policy. If you are unable to attend your scheduled coaching session, I ask you to kindly notify me with at least a 48- hour notice via email/phone to avoid a $100 cancellation fee for video conference/phone sessions.

Confidentiality:

You understand that all discussions in these group sessions are private and confidential. You will not share any personal information you learn from others in the group, outside of the group discussions.
I will protect the privacy of your communications with me to the fullest extent consistent with the law.  There may be some occasions when I may be required to release information about your coaching with me without your permission, but such situations usually involve emergencies and occur very rarely. All information and discussions in the coaching group are confidential.

Feedback:

If, at any time, I do or say something that you find upsetting or does not feel right, please bring it up as soon as possible.  I am committed to having an open, fair, and respectful relationship.

I anticipate a fruitful educational coaching relationship and look forward to working with you.

Registering for the group coaching and attending sessions signifies you understand and agree to these terms and conditions.