Over the past several years, I’ve noticed an increasing number of licensed mental health professionals exploring coach training. Some are curious about adding coaching competencies to their clinical work. Others are considering leaving psychotherapy altogether. Still others are attracted by the flexibility that coaching appears to offer. The reasons are understandable. Therapists speak of burnout,… [Read More]
When is it Therapy- and When is it Something Else?
Let’s take a closer look at CAM and coaching in clinical and non-clinical practice. Complementary and Alternative Medicine, also referred to as Complementary and Alternative Interventions (CAI) is becoming increasingly more popular both to practitioners and potential clients. The Assumption of a “Presenting Problem” in Therapy I attended a presentation about documentation hosted by The… [Read More]
When Therapists Become Coaches
Recently I shared a post about coach training for therapists, and the conversation that followed raised several thoughtful questions. Many therapists expressed curiosity, skepticism, and even frustration based on past experiences with coaches. These responses are important, because they highlight something the helping professions are currently navigating: the evolving relationship between therapy and coaching. One… [Read More]
Coaching Through a Neo-Jungian Lens
As coaching matures as a profession, many practitioners are seeking ways to move beyond surface strategies and performance goals into the deeper territory of meaning, identity, and transformation. A Neo-Jungian lens offers coaches a powerful way to meet this hunger. Rooted in Carl Jung’s psychology yet adapted for today’s pluralistic and spiritually diverse world, Neo-Jungian… [Read More]
Embracing Spirituality and Religion as Multicultural Dimensions in Therapy
In clinical training and professional settings, we are taught the importance of ethical practice: to “do no harm,” to be non-discriminatory, and to respect the identities of our clients. Yet one area that often receives only surface-level attention is the inclusion of spirituality and religion within the therapeutic relationship. This inclusion can be viewed through… [Read More]
Do I Need Two Businesses for Therapy, Coaching and CAM?
Maybe. But not always… that’s the answer to, “Do I need two businesses for therapy and coaching? First, if you are a therapist incorporating coaching or CAM interventions into your therapy practice- utilizing these skills as part of your therapist scope of practice ( assigning theory and evidence and working within the jurisdictional and geographical… [Read More]
We’re Talking About Spiritual Coaching!
Since publishing Case Studies in Spiritual Coaching: A Survey Across Life, Wellness, and Work Domains we’ve had a flurry of activity! Perspectives Article Most recently, I co-wrote an article with Dr. Madison Leigh Akridge that was published in the July issue of Coaching Today. This feature article summarized much of the premise and purpose of… [Read More]
Intuitive and Psychospiritual Coach Training Program
If you are looking for solid coach training that offers intuitive and psychospiritual components, my Transformative Coach Training Series may be a good fit. And if you are looking for a reputable coaching credential, my training satisfies the educational component of two coach certifications. Coach Certification First, the training qualifies toward the Board Certified Coach… [Read More]
