As someone who trains others on the leadership skill of coaching, this is perhaps best distinction between coaching and therapy. Great piece Josh… I miss working with you.
A big picture perspective, people are seeking help. Sometimes they don't know where to go for that. Following from the experience of one of your clients, the question is: why do therapists continue engaging a client when they know they can't or aren't helping? Why would a client continue engaging a therapist when he can't see results?
I hear what you are saying. My experience with a therapist was that she and I were pretty clear when I felt whole again and it was time to stop our engagement. she was supportive. On the other hand, I have a friend who’s been seeing the same therapist for forty years, which doesn’t make as much sense to me. It is also why my default alliance with clients is for six months. Long enough to see changes in behaviors, beliefs and habits, but short enough to avoid a sense of dependency.
As someone who trains others on the leadership skill of coaching, this is perhaps best distinction between coaching and therapy. Great piece Josh… I miss working with you.
thanks Jim - that means a lot to me. I hope you are thriving!
Well written, Josh. The part the resonated most with me was the "From where" vs "what is next" / accountability distinction.
A big picture perspective, people are seeking help. Sometimes they don't know where to go for that. Following from the experience of one of your clients, the question is: why do therapists continue engaging a client when they know they can't or aren't helping? Why would a client continue engaging a therapist when he can't see results?
I hear what you are saying. My experience with a therapist was that she and I were pretty clear when I felt whole again and it was time to stop our engagement. she was supportive. On the other hand, I have a friend who’s been seeing the same therapist for forty years, which doesn’t make as much sense to me. It is also why my default alliance with clients is for six months. Long enough to see changes in behaviors, beliefs and habits, but short enough to avoid a sense of dependency.