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An
alternative to therapy or counseling
Coaching does not focus on “why,”
but “what now?” It
shifts problems into goals. It
looks forward, not analyzes the past! Most importantly, Coaches DO NOT treat clinical
disorders such as anxiety, depression, addiction and phobias.
Coaching is well suited to a goal-oriented person who prefers to take responsibility for their processes
and outcomes. Coaches work with “highly-functioning” people.
This means that the assumption is that the client is healthy, willing and fully capable of achieving their goals. Clients simply need guidance.
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Clients who do NOT perceive themselves in need of therapy
may be more inclined to see a Coach,
preferring a coaching model to a therapy model.
(See Below for Chart)
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Coaching
became popular among CEO's and Executives who needed outside guidance to motivate them to achieve personal and professional
goals. Corporations and business executives commonly use Coaches to work team building, management/employee relations
and development of internal talent for promotion.
An
Interpersonal Relationship Coach works closely with you to map out a game plan for achieving
the relationship you want. A Coach stays with you throughout the process
to guide you, create actionable plans, break down what holds you back and motivate you to move forward. Coaching works
because you are held accountable for your actions. In coaching, you will not
analyze the past, but looks toward the future to figure out what to do next.
With
an Interpersonal Relationship Coach, you will:
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Develop a Step-by-Step Plan of Action
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Focus on Future Goals, Not Past Issues
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Explore What Holds You back
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Celebrate Results
GENERAL
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COACHING AND THERAPY
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Assumes the client needs healing
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Assumes the clients is highly-functional
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Roots in medicine, psychiatry
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Roots in business and personal growth venues
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Works with people to achieve self-understanding and emotional healing
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Works to motivate people to a higher level of functioning
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Focuses
on feelings and past events, past-orientation
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Focuses
on actions and the future; goal-orientation
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Explores
the root of problems
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Focuses
on solving problems
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Works
to bring the unconscious into consciousness
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Works
with the conscious mind
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Works
for internal resolution of pain and to let go of old patterns
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Works
for solutions to overcome barriers, learn new skills and implement effective choices
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Source: Hayden,
C. J., and Whitworth, L. "Distinctions Between Coaching and Therapy." International Association of Personal and Professional
Coaches Newsletter, October 1995.
PCC, International Coach Federation (ICF) Certified Coach
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