How to Know the Difference Between Coaching and Counseling
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When you think of a Life Coach, what is the first thing that comes immediately to your mind?
For many people, the first words they think of are: therapist, counselor or mentor.
While coaching does have it's genesis in these fields, it is very much NOT counseling, mentoring, therapy or advising!
Coaching at its core is helping people to move from where they are to where they want to be; and, Christian Life Coaching, according to Collins (2012) is helping people move from where they https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/free_coaching_tools/ to where God wants them to be.
We as Coaches, do this by:
1. Partnering with our clients;
2. Asking powerful questions;
3. Listening actively, at times passively and also intuitively;
4. Respond with affirmations;
5. Allow silence for reflection and consideration
There are TONS of Life Coaches in the world however, the key differentiator here is we are Christ-centered and skilled through training and application of a faith-based model of coaching and the high-powered partnership of the Holy Spirit.
Listen in to learn tons more and stay tuned to the end to see the major differences between counseling and coaching!
A sneak peek...
Counselors diagnose
Counselors advise
Counselors direct and work towards healing and stability of problems such as depression, anxiety and more...
Coaches do....Keep listening!
Please let me know if this has been helpful and share your insights into how you differentiate with your clients between coaching and counseling!
Resources mentioned in the Podcast
Christian Coaching by Dr. Gary Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Coaching-Second-Helping-Potential-ebook/dp/B00IDHVJFW
Free Life Coaching Forms and Resources: https://www.thecoachingtoolscompany.com/free_coaching_tools/
Dr. Patrice's Youtube videos:
4 Ways to Know If You're Called to be a Life Coach: https://youtu.be/pypOWOMLsV8
Why NOW Is the Best Time to Become a Certified Christian Life Coach: https://youtu.be/ei_Rfbm7Q-Q
How to contact Dr. Patrice Carter
Website: www.drpatricecarter.com
Email: patricecarter@drpatricecarter.com
Whatsapp: 1-910-551-7358
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