Claire Pedrick MCC talking to coach and safeguarding consultant, Nicky Brownjohn, about coaching, confidentiality and safeguarding.
Takeaways
- Coaches need to be aware of safeguarding issues and have a plan in place for how to handle disclosures.
- Confidentiality is important, but coaches have a responsibility to act if there is a risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Supervision is crucial in supporting coaches in dealing with safeguarding issues.
- Coaches should be prepared and proactive in addressing safeguarding concerns. Create a safe space for clients to disclose sensitive information
- Understand your role and boundaries when it comes to safeguarding
- Provide support and guidance to clients who disclose safeguarding issues
- Maintain accountability and follow-up after a disclosure
- Seek supervision and guidance when necessary
Keywords
ethics, safeguarding, coaching, disclosure, confidentiality, risk of harm, supervision, coaching, safeguarding, disclosure, support, boundaries, accountability, follow-up, supervision
