Waiver and Disclaimer - Please Read

Coaching Disclaimer & Waiver. All coaching services and communication, by email or otherwise, delivered by Dr. Dawn van Scoyoc (your Coach), are meant to help you identify the areas in your life and in your thinking that may be standing in your way.

This agreement is for coaching, not psychotherapy. While coaching can work with issues such as identifying and achieving life goals, and changing the behaviors that aren’t working well for you, coaching cannot deal with issues such as depression and anxiety. For issues such as these, you must consult a Physician or a Licensed Mental Health Professional in your location. Your coach will not diagnose or treat any medical or psychological conditions. Although your coach may be licensed as a healing arts practitioner, he or she is not functioning as a licensed health care practitioner when offering coaching services. By acknowledging that you read and understand this agreement, you are agreeing that you understand the difference in these two functions and that you will get appropriate professional help for any mental health issues as needed.

I understand that coaching is, at present, an unregulated industry and that my Coach is not licensed by the State of Oregon. I also understand that for all legal purposes, the services provided by my Coach will be considered to be provided in the State of Oregon and online.

I understand and agree that I am fully responsible for my well-being during my coaching sessions, and subsequently, including my choices and decisions. I understand that coaching is not a substitute for counseling, psychoanalysis, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment, and I will not use it in place of any form of therapy.

I understand that all comments and ideas offered by my Coach are solely for the purpose of aiding me in achieving my defined goals. I understand that to the extent our work together involves my career or business, my Coach is not promising outcomes including but not limited to increased clientele, profitability, and or business success.

Please feel free to ask questions at any time about your coach’s background, experience, and professional orientation.

Appointment Scheduling and Cancellation Policies. In order to cancel or reschedule an appointment, you are expected to notify your coach at least 24 hours in advance of your appointment. If you do not provide at least 24 hours advance notice, you are responsible for payment for the missed session.

Coach Availability and Emergencies. In the event of a medical emergency or an emergency involving a threat to the safety of you or others, please call 911 or the appropriate emergency service to request assistance. Your coach is not licensed to handle these matters.

Because coaching is not a medical treatment, typically it is not covered by insurance. Some employers may cover some of the cost of coaching. If that is the case, then It is your responsibility to pay for coaching and obtain reimbursement from you employer.