Coaching is forward-focused and strengths-based, not clinical or diagnostic.

• Coaching supports growth, goal-setting, skill-building, and self-discovery

• Therapy addresses mental health diagnoses, trauma treatment, or clinical concerns

At Peace Warriors, we honor ICF competency boundaries by coaching who the client is becoming, not treating mental health conditions. If therapeutic support is needed, we collaborate with families to recommend appropriate resources.

Yes. Confidentiality is a core ethical obligation under the ICF Code of Ethics.

Information shared in coaching remains confidential except when:

• There is a reasonable concern of imminent harm to the client or others

• Disclosure is required by law

• Disclosure is otherwise outlined in the coaching agreement with informed consent

These limits are explained clearly to both youth and parents/guardians.

In alignment with ICF ethics, youth are treated as active participants in their own growth. We:

• Use age-appropriate language to explain coaching

• Invite consent and choice throughout sessions

• Respect each young person’s pace, identity, and lived experience
  

This supports trust, empowerment, and long-term resilience.

Yes. Peace Warriors Coaching is grounded in ICF competencies and ethical standards, including:

• Maintaining professional boundaries

• Avoiding conflicts of interest

• Honoring cultural humility and inclusion

• Acting in the best interest of the client at all times

Ethical practice is foundational—not optional.

Coaching can be:

• Short-term (6–8 sessions) for a specific goal

• Ongoing for deeper growth and skill development

We regularly revisit goals to ensure coaching remains meaningful and effective.

Sessions may include:

• Check-ins and reflection

• Guided questions and active listening

• Skill-building activities or tools

• Goal setting and accountability

• Celebration of progress and strengths

Each session is collaborative and youth-led, aligned with ICF coaching principles.