Coaching |
vs. |
Therapy |
Assumes that the person is creative & resourceful |
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Assumes the person requires healing |
| Coaching is a partnership |
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The therapist has expertise in healing |
| Action-oriented with focus on the present experience and on the future |
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Focus primarily on the past and on clients’ feelings in relation to the present |
| Work with the conscious mind |
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Seeks to bring the unconscious into consciousness |
| Assists client in identifying choices and implementing an action plan |
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Assists clients to gain insight into patterns that interfere with choice |
| Helps client learn new skills for personal development |
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Helps clients to explore feelings |
| Short-term in scope |
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Undetermined time limit |
Coaching may be for you if: |
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Therapy may be for you if: |
| You want to enhance the quality of your life |
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You want to gain insight into past experiences and better understand their impact on the present |
| You are motivated to make |
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You are affected by internal and external |
| changes to achieve your vision |
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forces that make it difficult to move forward |
| You are open to learning new skills |
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You are in need of emotional healing from past trauma |
