Becoming a Certified Transformation Life Coach is apparently the new rage and I just became one. Although from the 15-hour training I went through, I believe I was already doing this, even when I was a psychotherapist. Professional Development As a coach and coach educator I am always involved in some sort of professional development…. [Read More]
Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor
Did you know that the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE), an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) offers a certification in Clinical Supervision? The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential is a national certification demonstrating competency and experience as a clinical supervisor. Many states endorse or require the ACS as a standard… [Read More]
Has your therapist or coach done their own work?
How does one decide how to choose a therapist or a coach? My own experience as a client is what motivated me to become a psychotherapist. I was in my 20’s and desperately seeking answers. And I got those answers over the course of several years. With guidance I peeled back the layers until I… [Read More]
On being called out as a con and a charlatan
I recently commented on a blog post about the wellness industry. I do that a lot because, well, I guess one might say I am part of that industry since I am a wellness coach, a wellness coach educator, an aromatherapist and a practitioner of other complementary and alternative modalities. I got called out. I… [Read More]
Ethical Online Coaching
Time sure flies! And it is time for an update. Online Therapy Institute, in partnership with The Institute for Life Coach Training have updated the Ethical Framework for the Use of Technology in Coaching. We are introducing the updated framework as a White Paper entitled, Ethical Framework for Technology-delivered Coaching. The Ethical Framework for the… [Read More]
Merging Intuition with Sound Ethical Practice
I was recently asked to speak to a group of psychotherapists and mental health clinicians about the use of intuition in one’s therapy practice. Actually, the way the invitation came to be was inspirational and synchronous. My friend and colleague, Cedric Speyer of Innerview Guidance International is a member of a group of clinicians interested… [Read More]
Therapist and Coach Scope of Practice Regarding Nutritional Advice
The debate is hot about whether or not a health/wellness coach or a psychotherapist (who may or may not also hold a coach certification) can give nutritional advice. The short answer is, “Not really.” Coaching The longer answer is this- as coaches we often put on our “educator” hat to give information to a client… [Read More]
On Being a Wounded Healer
I have experienced childhood trauma. Many of us have. When I was a psychotherapist, I was careful about what I disclosed to my clients, my peers, my family and the public in general. It is considered unprofessional to discuss such matters, and depending on how one is raised, it may be considered taboo to discuss… [Read More]
