Core Values & Ethical Oath

High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program:
Core Values and Ethical Oath

As a Certified High Conflict Divorce Coach, I agree to act ethically and honestly. I agree to the following Core Values and the Ethical Oath below.

HCDCCP Core Values

Graduates of the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program serve as coaches, consultants, and advocates. In these roles, the safety, privacy, and well-being of survivors – domestic violence, coercive control, and post separation abuse – is at the forefront of our work. We are committed to child-centric advocacy and have a shared belief that child safety should supersede parental rights in the family court system.

HCDCCP Ethical Oath

As a High Conflict Divorce Coach, I pledge to the following:

1. Acceptance and Equality: I pledge to be accepting of differences. I pledge to be non-discriminatory and embrace equality (disabilities, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, or religious beliefs) in my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, and my actions.

2. Accountability: I pledge to accept responsibility for my conduct – in my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, and my actions.

3. Client Confidentiality: I pledge to honor client confidentiality (to the extent I am permitted by law) and, I pledge to immediately communicate any known (or potential) conflicts to my clients.

4. Communication: I pledge to communicate clearly, professionally and with integrity in all situations related to my business and my advocacy.

5. Competency: I pledge that I have the necessary skills and training needed to assist others and I vow to be a life-long learner on topics such as domestic violence, coercive control, narcissistic abuse, post separation abuse and trauma. I acknowledge that I am able to separate my own experiences (personal and professional) from my work and advocacy. I pledge to continue seeking learning opportunities and professional relationships which will allow me to further expand my knowledge base.

6. Do No Harm: I pledge to “do no harm” to anyone or anything through my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, and my actions.

7. Integrity: I pledge to serve my clients and my community with the highest level of integrity – through my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, and my actions.

8. “Parental Alienation”: I pledge to refrain from any actions, words or activities that give validity to the term, “parental alienation.” Whenever presented with the opportunity, I pledge to educate others on the history of “alienation” and the harm this present-day movement is having on children.

9. Professionalism: I pledge to treat my clients (paid or pro bono) and colleagues with courtesy and respect at all times. In times of peace or in conflict, I pledge to conduct myself with integrity in my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, and my actions.

10. Professional Boundaries: I pledge to adhere to professional boundaries and understand that I am prohibited from providing legal or therapeutic guidance or advice through my business endeavors, my advocacy, my words, or in my actions.