What is a Coach?

Coaches help improve the mental health and wellness of the people they work with, so that they can get unstuck and move Forward in life. 

Clients work on improving relationships with others at home or work, thought life, emotional issues, spiritual questions, behavioral change, and more. 

Coaching helps people make a plan to improve their day-to-day life. 

In a session, a client will discuss the obstacles holding them back from their goals, and collaborate with their coach to come up with strategies for overcoming each obstacle. The coach will support the client with weekly meetings as they implement those strategies over time. 

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There is a lot of evidence that coaching is effective at helping people change present and future oriented issues in their life.

Coaching is not counseling, and you can learn more about the difference between them here.

That said, a coach can partner with a therapist or pastor to help someone create a practical plan for change, and to give them a safe, confidential space to talk through issues, receive emotional support and encouragement, learn about themselves and find solutions.

Some additional evidence for the efficacy of coaching can be found here and here and here.

How does training work?

We offer several LifeCare training options for both groups and individuals, to suit the broadest possible audience. 

Training can be done on your own, at your own pace, with just the free videos. You can also organize a group training around the course, or even take the training to become a professionally accredited coach with either the International Coach Federation or the Association for Coaching.

Whichever route you take, by the completion of training, you will have developed a greater awareness of your values and an increased competency in coaching, caring for, and leading others.