Zhidov Trauma Recovery
Welcome Packet for Coaching Clients

This packet is designed to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered as we begin our work together.

Please take your time reading through it. You are always welcome to ask questions, pause, or revisit anything as needed.

What is Trauma Recovery Coaching?

Trauma Recovery Coaching is a collaborative, client-centered relationship focused on supporting you as you navigate healing from trauma. Coaching is grounded in present-moment awareness and nervous system safety—not in revisiting traumatic events, but in creating space for empowerment, clarity, and growth.

As your coach, I am not here to diagnose, treat, or analyze. Instead, I walk beside you as a witness, guide, and resource as you reconnect with your own inner wisdom and strength.

Our sessions will center around:

• Nervous system education and regulation strategies

• Compassionate Parts Work (IFS-informed)

• Somatic (body-based) tools

• Advocacy language to support voice and choice

• Reconnecting with creativity, values, and inner clarity

You remain in charge of what we explore. This is a space led by your pace, your voice, and your consent.

What to Expect in Sessions

Each coaching session is:

• 50 minutes (unless otherwise noted)

• Conducted via Zoom or phone

• Confidential, with respect for your boundaries and needs

You can expect:

• A grounding check-in at the start

• Space to explore whatever feels present or important

• Trauma-sensitive support tailored to you

• Optional take-home practices or prompts

There is no pressure to “perform” or process anything you're not ready for. This space honors all parts of you, including those that may feel uncertain, guarded, or tired.

Confidentiality

Everything you share in session is confidential, with a few exceptions:

• If you are at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others

• If required by law (e.g., subpoena or abuse of a minor or elder)

• If you provide written permission to share information with another provider

You are always welcome to ask for clarification about confidentiality.

Scope of Practice

As a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, I am trained through the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching (IAOTRC), and I am also trained and certified through the Global Trauma Institute as a Trauma Care Practitioner. I am not a licensed therapist, psychiatrist, or medical professional. Coaching is not a substitute for therapy, medical treatment, or crisis intervention.

If at any point you would benefit from additional or different types of support, I will support you in connecting with appropriate resources.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for rescheduling or canceling a session. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to the full session fee, with exceptions for emergencies or unexpected regulation challenges.

If I need to reschedule, I will provide as much notice as possible and offer alternative times.

Communication Between Sessions

You may email me gina@zhidovtraumarecovery.com for scheduling/cancellation needs between sessions.

Responses may take up to 24  hours (excluding weekends or holidays).

For urgent support, please reach out to a crisis resource or trusted support person.