Once you've purchased a package, you can navigate to https://commonego.com/library (be sure you're logged in with the same email address you used to purchase). From here, navigate to your package and you can book your first session right then and there.

Don't worry, it's super easy! And you'll also get instructions via email minutes after your purchase.

Great question! My typical office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and 2pm CST, but I understand that some schedules and time zones can make scheduling a challenge.

If my typical office hours do not work for you, send me a message at email [@] commonego.com BEFORE you purchase a package to see if we can find a time that will work.

Let's get the requirement out of the way first: Any sessions you purchase will expire 365 days from date of purchase.

With that said, I typically recommend booking weekly or bi-weekly sessions, but I will leave the scheduling up to you. I do have some clients who like to keep sessions on reserve, so they can book as-needed. This works well for someone who doesn't have a time-sensitive goal.

If you're trying to get over the narcissist, stop ruminating or meet any other goal, (again) I HIGHLY recommend weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Your progress in-between sessions is up to you, and stretching them out too far can slow things down.

I can guarantee that I will do my part, but in order for our sessions to move the needle for you, you also will need to do yours. Unfortunately, I don't have a magic wand that can fix everything without any action on your part ...not yet, anyway 🪄

My role (which I take VERY seriously) is show up for you in the best way I possibly can for each session, which means actively listening, asking pointed questions, allowing time for self-reflection, and suggesting actions or exercises to help you achieve your goals.

In order for our sessions to have any lasting impact, you will also need to put in some work, which includes some level of vulnerability, engaging in conversation during our sessions, and taking the agreed-upon actions or doing the exercises in-between sessions.

Because I can only control half of the equation, I cannot offer an official guarantee.

While there are some similarities between coaching and therapy, there are also some big differences.

One major difference is that a coach can't diagnose anyone (not you, not your abuser).

Another big difference is that coaching is very action-oriented, so (depending on where you're beginning) you may find that you get back to a more optimal state of functioning faster than you would with therapy. This isn't to say that coaching is "better." It's just not as deep of a dive as therapy (and it's also important to acknowledge that sometimes we need the deep dives!).

And the last difference I'll mention for now is that the tools are generally different between a therapist and a coach. Coaches have more freedom to give advice and offer opinions when asked than a therapist does. On the other hand, therapists have deep formal training on therapeutic modalities and intervention techniques that coaches typically do not.

There's a time and a place for both, and in the aftermath of narcissistic abuse, many people find it helpful to have deep meaningful conversations with someone who truly understands and can validate what they've been through. And those same clients may also need the professional guidance of a skilled therapist (it's totally okay and even typically very beneficial to enlist the help of a therapist AND a coach).

Ultimately, I've had clients who were actively in therapy and found the combination to work really well for them. I've also had clients who have sworn off therapy and greatly preferred the coaching model. I've even had many therapists as clients because they very well understand the difference between the two modalities and believe in the strengths of both.

But whether you choose coaching, therapy or a combination, the important part is to seek help if you're struggling. You don't have to go through this alone.

Unfortunately, coaching sessions are not refundable. Because they require a time commitment on both sides, we're making a commitment to work together to help you accomplish your goals.

With that said, keep in mind that you do have 365 days to use your sessions, so if your situation changes, you can book sessions at a later time to accomplish whatever goal you desire.

You can easily reschedule or even cancel a session online at any time before it begins. I do request 24-hours notice but I have never implemented a late-cancellation fee in my practice thus far. Please don't take advantage and I'll be able to keep it that way 😊

I do, however, have a policy on no-shows. If you do not reschedule your session before it begins and do not show up within the first 15 minutes of the session, you will forfeit that session.

I understand the life happens, and I don't take these things personally, but if I've allotted the 50-minutes of my time, prepped for our session and waited for 15-minutes, the session will have to be deducted from your balance.

As a coach, I take privacy very seriously. I will not share the contents of our sessions or related communications to the outside world. This means you can rest assured that I won't be sharing your story or personal information through any public or private channels. Any stories I do share via social media or email newsletters are shared with permission from the client.

Now for the technical stuff:

• 1:1 sessions are held via Zoom and will never be recorded without your written consent.

• I keep hand-written notes for a period of at least 6-months from the latest session.

• Please understand that emails or other forms of communication sent over the internet are never fully secure. We can talk through more secure ways to share information if you're concerned with this, but in the meantime, avoid sharing any sensitive personal information via email. And this goes for ALL communication (not just in the scope of coaching)

This is a question I get surprisingly often, and I get it. Victims of narcissistic abuse typically carry a lot of shame to begin with, and abuse can lead you down paths that you wouldn't otherwise take. Or, hey, maybe you would. I do my best not to judge.

Ultimately, I'd like you to consider our coaching environment as a safe space where I help you get what you want or need out of life without judgment (because that doesn't really help anyone). So as long as your goals aren't nefarious, we're probably good.

But if you want to ask specific questions about your situation, feel free to reach out at email [@] commonego.com. Just remember to keep it general if you're worried about privacy (email works well for most things, but it isn't the most private form of communication).