If the cost of individual insurance is prohibitive for your practice, it may be possible to reduce any risk exposure by considering/utilising the following:

  • At the initial meeting with a potential directee, develop together an agreement setting out what each expects of the other, and include a statement which clearly states the nature of the companioning process, and what it is not. The responsibility for drafting such a document rests with the individual director, although many experienced directors already utilise them and could perhaps share what they have. You might also wish to approach a legal practitioner to help in the drafting.

  • If you haven’t done so already, you might like to explore the possibility of offering spiritual direction under the umbrella of an organisation which could provide P/I cover under their policy. You may be asked to pay a fee. You may also be asked to provide annual information regarding ongoing formation, professional development etc.

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