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. Want to hear an intriguing… [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 scope of practice and 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… [Read More]
On Being a Wounded Healer
Carl Jung spoke of the wounded healer — the idea that those who have navigated their own wounds can, in turn, guide others through theirs. In my years as a psychotherapist, this archetype was not an abstract concept. It was the undercurrent of my work, the quiet knowing that my own healing journey shaped how… [Read More]
Mental Health and Technology- what’s that got to do with intuition?
For me, everything. Mental health and technology was my career focus for many years. And it grew me intuitively. Becoming an E-Patient About 15 years ago I was diagnosed with Stage IV Sarcoidosis. I was very ill for nearly a year and it took just as long to receive a proper diagnosis. In 2000 I… [Read More]
Why Become a Wellness Coach?
Let’s define wellness coaching first and then discuss why you should perhaps become a wellness coach. What is a Wellness Coach? A Health/Wellness Coach is a supportive guide who works with clients to help them feel their best through food and lifestyle changes. Instead of prescribing one diet or way of exercising, Wellness Coaches tailor individualized wellness programs to… [Read More]
What is a Self-Directed Course?
I teach, mentor and coach you through self-directed courses. I don’t offer a self-directed course that only consist of reading a book, word document or PDF followed by a multiple choice or true-false test. The learning happens in the writing. The written assignment allows the student to synthesize the information and it is this process of writing that… [Read More]
