Abuse

Abuse, presenting in any form is a very serious issue and should not be coached without documented referral to/from the relevant authorities. Abuse is the improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as: physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices, crimes, or other types of aggression. Abuse, presenting in any form, such as self-harm, substance abuse or in the context of a relationship, and whether physical or psychological, is a very serious issue and should not be coached without documented referral to/from the relevant authorities. These authorities would include a clinically trained psychologist, medical practitioner, registered cousellor and/or law enforcement officer. When a coaching client presents with any signs of abuse, it is your professional duty to inform the relevant authority prior to commencing any sort of coaching activities. In these instances, it is best to focus all coaching initially on empowering the client to seek out the relevant authorities and agree to getting professional help.