Disclaimer & Client Informed Consent

DISCLAIMER

The information provided on this website, including all coaching services, support groups, audio or other formats & resources offered or displayed are for informational purposes only. They are not a substitute for mental health therapy, diagnosis, or any form of treatment, prescription, or cure. Sophie Gourdon is not a doctor and does not hold any licenses as a medical care provider, psychologist, mental health counselor, clinical social worker, psychiatrist, therapist, or otherwise. Therefore, she does not diagnose, prescribe, advise on medication, cure, nor offer treatment of any kind.

No aspectof Little Wave Coaching, LLC, or Sophie Gourdon’s Coaching, Services, Website, including any internal and external Links and Resources are meant to be a substitute for professional advice from your professional care provider in any way.

You state, understand, and agree to the following:

“I understand that uncomfortable or disturbing memories, feelings and thoughts may surface and agree to take full responsibility for my own well-being. I declare that Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC are not liable or responsible for any loss or damage to me in any matter whatsoever, and irrevocably release Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC from any and all claims of loss or injury sustained by me, however arising, present and future, known, and unknown at this time. I hereby forever release, discharge, acquit and forgive Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC from any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, agreements, and each of them, if more than one, liabilities, judgments, and proceedings both at law and in equity arising from the beginning of time and in the future. This release is binding on me, my successors, assigns, agents, and representatives.”

By using this site and complimentary or paying resources and services. including internal and external links, you agree to do so at your own risk and are acknowledging that you have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

CLIENT INFORMED CONSENT

You understand and agree that the information and services provided, including private and group sessions, audio/Videos, or other formats & resources offered, displayed, or linked to on this website, are strictly for informational or educational purposes only. Despite best efforts, some may be inaccurate. By using this site and complimentary or paying resources and services, including internal and external links, you agree to do so at your own risk and are acknowledging that you have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. None are a substitute for medical or mental health diagnosis, treatment, or any form of treatment, therapeutic care, prescription, or cure. Sophie Gourdon is not a clinician, nor does she hold any licenses as a medical care provider, mental health counselor, healthcare worker, clinical social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist or otherwise. She does not diagnose, prescribe or advise on medications, treat, cure, nor offer any crisis care or support (e.g. suicidality, suicidal ideation, self-harm, active substance use, etc.). Your safety is a priority. If this describes you, please seek the care of a mental health clinician and/or access Crisis Help here.

You understand and agree that no aspect of Sophie Gourdon’s Coaching and Little Wave Coaching, LLC is meant to be a substitute for professional advice from your licensed provider. I – Sophie Gourdon -- do not diagnose, prescribe, treat, nor cure, nor do I represent my services as any form of medical, behavioral, or mental health care. By law, I cannot and do not make any health or wellness benefit claims for my services. All services offered are non-therapeutic in nature, for informational, educational, vocational or avocational self-improvement only. It is recommended that you work with your healthcare provider for any condition you have. You agree not to alter or discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting with your licensed healthcare provider first, even when feeling better. You agree to consult with your licensed healthcare provider prior to starting our sessions and in the future to ensure that parts work-informed Trauma Recovery Coaching, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Hypnosis, HeartMath, the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) or any other modality used are safe and suitable for your individual needs.

You understand and agree to hold Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC harmless and indemnify them from any liability resulting from the information and services received and used, whether paid or unpaid. You accept and agree to all risks associated with these services and information, including any injuries, illnesses, conditions, discomfort, or other issues that may arise, both present and future, known and unknown. You acknowledge that sessions may bring up uncomfortable or distressing memories, feelings, emotions, thoughts, and/or physical sensations, and that disturbing material may continue to surface after sessions, potentially requiring further work at your own expense. You agree to take full responsibility for your own comfort, health, and wellness and release Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC from any liability or claims resulting from these sessions. You irrevocably release, discharge, and acquit Sophie Gourdon and Little Wave Coaching, LLC from any and all claims, actions, suits, demands, liabilities, judgments, and proceedings arising from any loss or injury, however caused, past, present and future. This release is binding on you, your successors, and representatives.

You understand and agree that all information you share with Sophie Gourdon is confidential and that no information will be released to any third party without your express written consent, with the following exceptions: 1) When there is imminent risk of danger to yourself or another person. 2) When there is suspicion that a child, elder or dependent is being sexually or physically abused or is at risk of such abuse. 3) When a valid court order is issued for session records.