Disclosres | counselor-lifecoach

Legal Requirements

The following are legal exceptions to your right to conﬁdentiality. I will inform you any time I have to put these into effect.

If I have good reason to believe that you will harm another person, I must attempt to inform that person and warn them of your intentions. I must also contact the police and ask them to protect your intended victim.

If I have good reason to believe that you are abusing or neglecting a child or vulnerable adult, or if you give me information about someone who is doing this, I must inform Child Protective Services within 48 hours and Adult Protective Services immediately.

If I believe that you are in imminent danger of harming yourself, I may legally break confidentiality and call the police or the county crisis team.

It is never appropriate for a professional provider to have sexual contact with a client.

I have a Marriage and Family Therapist License with the State of Colorado (#160). Additionally, I offer coaching services.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences, California State Polytechnic University, 1968

Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychology, Denver Seminary, 1986

Master of Divinity (Equivalent), Denver Seminary, 1988

Certificate of Ordination, First Christian Church, 1988

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of Colorado, 1992

Clinical Fellow of the Association for Marriage and Family Therapists

Member of the Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapists

Experience

Teacher and coach in secondary education, 1967 to 1969

University football coach 1970 to 1975

Private business 1975 to 1981

Pastor of counseling at a Christian church 1981 to 1989

Private practice in marriage and family therapy 1989 to 2005

Real Estate developer in residential and commercial properties 2004 to 2010

College instructor 2011 to present

Re-opened private practice in 2016

Disclosures

Coaching work is a relationship with

clearly defined rights and responsibilities held by each person. Responsible partners create a safe environment and support for growth. Clients of a Counselor-Life Coach have certain rights that are important to know. A coach has corresponding responsibilities. Coaching, especially through emotional hardships, has potential emotional risks. Processing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors may be painful and uncomfortable. Making changes in beliefs or behaviors can be scary. It is important to consider carefully the risks and benefits. Most people find that coaching is very

helpful.

You have the absolute right to confidentiality in coaching. I cannot and will not tell anyone your name or that you are in consultation with me without your written permission. I will always act to protect your privacy even if you give release in writing to share information about you. You may direct me to share information with whomever you choose, and you can revoke that permission at any time.