See how a therapist and life coach can help with your self-improvement goals.
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Therapy vs.
There is a focus on identifying, understanding, and finding solutions for whatever problems the client is facing.
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“Therapy involves a more insightful and health-oriented approach,” explains Greg Lozano of Grow Therapy.
Individual states strictly regulate the required training for therapist providers.
Renewal of ones license to practice as a therapist requires a minimum amount of education credits.
With that, patients are most often led to work with certified therapists.
The International Coaching Federation is the only standard of coaching to date.
It includes training, ethics examination, and foundational coaching principles.
Submission of coaching recordings, mentoring hours, and continuous reviews are also essential.
It is an art form that encourages the patient to take action through non-verbal guidance.
This is where a life coach can help.
Types of Coaching
Coaching offers momentum to advance in life in a desired direction.
Patients propel themselves into the next stage of their lives through critical thinking and curious questioning.
“Coaching has much more of a strength-based approach,” explains certified coach Jamie Blume.
“We’re here right now.
Working with a coach allowed Cleo to compartmentalize different aspects of life and move forward with a clear direction.
This is who I want to be.
This is what I want my partnership to look like.
I’m a leadership coach, specifically.
Leadership is about responsibility and ownership, says Antoinette Beauchamp, certified leadership coach (and Cleos coach).
With that ownership, they start to make changes.
You’d want to look for two things, Beauchamp explains.
One, the area where you might have the most challenges.
And two, the area where you really have strong desires.
It’s about identifying your core desires and then making decisions toward [them].
Consider: Are the treatments and strategies youve been relying on still helping you?
Are you making progress with the mental health pro youre currently working with?
Is it time to mix up your approach to mental wellness?
Do you need a therapist, or would you benefit from a coach?
In general, here are some reminders to keep in mind when choosing a life coach vs. a therapist.
