Today's Blog Post
Q: Can you provide an example of how your counseling-coaching services work?
A: Traditionally, counseling is called talk or couch therapy. The counselor's role is to provide unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and empathic understanding. When compared to coaching, the role tends to be passive. I very much believe in this type of role; however, I believe there are times direct action from the counselor is needed.
When more action is needed, I am able to go into coaching mode. For example: To the left you see a man punching a brand new punching bag. Why-How?
He is my client. He has anger issues and frequently punches walls and doors. I simply went onto Craig's List and posted the following:
I am Colorado Mental Health Counselor. I have a client with anger issues -- punches walls. Client has no money. Please donate and I will pick up. Thanks!
A: Traditionally, counseling is called talk or couch therapy. The counselor's role is to provide unconditional positive regard, authenticity, and empathic understanding. When compared to coaching, the role tends to be passive. I very much believe in this type of role; however, I believe there are times direct action from the counselor is needed.
When more action is needed, I am able to go into coaching mode. For example: To the left you see a man punching a brand new punching bag. Why-How?
He is my client. He has anger issues and frequently punches walls and doors. I simply went onto Craig's List and posted the following:
ISO of FREE Punching Bag
I am Colorado Mental Health Counselor. I have a client with anger issues -- punches walls. Client has no money. Please donate and I will pick up. Thanks!
Because of my coaching actions, and the very kind person who donated, he no longer punches doors and walls -- plus, he is now engaging in daily physical activity (something he very much needed).
As a mobile counselor-coach, I can can get off the talk therapy couch, and do things that will facilitate your healing, and growth-development (i.e., whatever is needed to make you the best you).
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