You may wonder how coaching differs from therapy. In a nutshell, coaches support clients who are healthy and are ready to work towards goals. They do not work with clients to ‘heal’ trauma or on underlying psychological issues.
Dr. Patrick Williams has written an article on this topic: “Coaching Vs. Psychotherapy: The Great Debate
Williams is the founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training (ILCT), an organization that trains therapists and helping professionals to become coaches.
Laura Berman Fortgang on the “Today Show”
Are you still wondering what coaching is or if coaching is the career for you?
On the Today Show (on April 6, 2006) life coach Laura Berman Fortgang was interviewed by Al Roker. The video is about 5 min. in length. If you wondered what coaching is, why people are seeking life coaches, or the difference between coaching and therapy – check this out.
Click on ‘Launch’ under Laura’s picture to see the video (approx. 5 min.)
If you’re in a career rut check out Laura’s book:
Enjoy!
Sue
Getting ‘unstuck’: Does your life need a coach?
CNN.com/living
(August 1, 2007)
“Getting unstuck” briefly touches on a number of topics including why people hire coaches, how to hire a coach, the fees for coaching, and the difference between coaching and therapy.
https://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/08/01/wlb.life.coaches/
Are you thinking of becoming a life coach? Do you find yourself wondering what coaching is all about? If so, the articles and resources listed here may be of interest to you.
The purpose of the ‘Becoming a Life Coach’ blog is to share articles, media video clips, books, websites, and other coaching resources. If you know of a great resource that prospective coaches would find beneficial, send me a message and let me know.
Enjoy your journey!
Sue