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"Therapy is about uncovering and healing what is broken, while coaching is about identifying and enhancing what is working well. Both are critical for growth and transformation." - Dr. JaNaé Taylor

Susan Sjolund, Transformation life coach at Fully Present Coaching talks about how coaching can support and benefit those in therapy.

As someone who has personally benefited from both therapy and life coaching, I believe that combining the two can be a powerful way to create positive change in your life.

Therapy is an essential resource for anyone struggling with mental health issues or seeking healing from past traumas. And the traumas don't even have to be trauma-capital-T's! There is a real case for anyone wanting to become a better version of themselves to turn to therapy to help identify patterns and beliefs from their past that are holding them back from a bright future.

 

And life coaching can be a great complement to traditional therapy.

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But how do therapy and coaching differ?

 

Therapy:

  • Focuses on healing past traumas and addressing mental health issues.

  • Emphasizes the importance of understanding and processing emotions.

  • Often takes a more reactive, problem-focused approach.

  • Typically requires a licensed therapist or mental health professional.

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Life coaching:

  • Focuses on creating positive change in the present and future.

  • Emphasizes the importance of setting and achieving goals.

  • Takes a proactive, action-oriented approach.

  • Typically requires a certified life coach.

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Life coaching is a forward-thinking approach to personal development that focuses on creating positive change in the present and future. Through working with a certified life coach, you can gain clarity about your goals, develop self-awareness, and build the skills you need to achieve success and fulfillment in all areas of your life.

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Working with a life coach can help you:

  • Identify and clarify your values and goals

  • Develop a concrete plan of action to achieve those goals

  • Stay motivated and accountable to yourself

  • Increase your confidence and resilience

  • Overcome limiting beliefs and self-doubt

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I believe that combining therapy with life coaching can help you take the insights and growth you've gained in therapy and apply them to your everyday life. You'll have the support and guidance you need to turn your insights into actions and create a life that truly aligns with your values and goals.

 

If you're curious about how life coaching can supplement your therapy journey, I encourage you to grab a free 30-minute session on my calendar and see if coaching is a fit. I am here to support you on your journey of growth and transformation.

 

All the way.

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