1. General Questions on Coaching

International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Coaching is a collaborative process where a coach helps you identify and achieve your personal and professional goals.

A certified coach has undergone specific training and certification processes through recognized coaching organizations. This ensures they have the necessary skills, knowledge, and ethical grounding to provide effective coaching services. International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the governing body of the coaching field, and it sets the certification standards within the coaching industry. Their credentials are considered by many to be the ‘gold standard’ in the coaching field.

Parent coaching is a collaborative process where a coach supports you in your parenting journey by introducing new strategies, encouraging empathetic listening, and building new skill sets. The goal is to help you address challenges in ways that resonate with your family’s unique dynamics and foster a positive, nurturing environment.

Parents are crucial role models for their children, especially at a young age. Many behavioral issues in children, such as tantrums, anger, or defiance, are often learned from their parents. By focusing on improving our own behavior and parenting skills, we can create a positive environment that helps our children thrive. Therefore, coaching aims to empower parents with the strategies and skills necessary to effectively support and guide their children.

1. What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

Coaching focuses on setting and achieving specific goals, often related to improving skills and performance. Therapy, or psychotherapy, tends to delve deeper into emotional and psychological issues, often exploring past experiences and underlying patterns that affect current behavior. It aims to address mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, and usually involves a longer-term commitment. Coaching is typically future-oriented and action-based, while therapy often addresses past experiences and emotional healing.

Coaching focuses on setting and achieving specific goals, often related to improving skills and performance. Counseling typically deals with specific problems or life changes, offering guidance and strategies to manage issues like stress, relationship difficulties, or career decisions. It is often shorter-term and more focused on current issues. While coaching aims to enhance parenting techniques, counseling addresses deeper emotional and psychological well-being.