Life Coaching -- Because There's More Bion Counselling
Our approach to psychotherapy and coaching involves many of the same tools; but an important difference lies in your objectives. Most clients seek therapy when they sense something is wrong. Coaching clients are more likely looking for an ongoing partnership to stop, start or strengthen behaviours that enhance performance and lead to more fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives.
The process of coaching accelerates movement toward targeted goals, beginning with specific assessment tools to promote awareness of unique assets and growth areas. We help you uncover the information you need to set your objectives, then support you in implementing the tools to make change happen.
Some clients rely on coaching to help manage transitions, such as pre-retirement planning, relocation, or a new career direction. A life coach may suggest looking online for Calgary or Edmonton jobs in your part of Alberta to get an idea of what other careers options are available. Others work with their coach to define a personal "brand," build self-confidence, or manage time and energy to reflect and respect values. Coaching typically involves monthly one-on-one sessions, supplemented with telephone consultations to monitor progress. A Certified Shadow CoachTM, Dr. Braun is able to observe you in your workplace, providing perspectives that build self-awareness of interpersonal dynamics, work styles, or assumptions that impede personal effectiveness.
Why Choose a Psychologist for Your Life Coach?
While many coach certification and accreditation programs teach techniques for coaching, preparation does not address the psychological theory and deeper understanding underlying technique. Coaches equipped only with a "tool box" can sometimes find themselves "in over their head" in situations requiring understanding of human cognitive and behavioural development. The danger lies in failure to recognize limits, thereby resulting in the possibility of engendering more harm than help to the coaching client.
Without a graduate level foundation in psychology -- an understanding of human behaviour and cognitive development -- coaching may take longer... and results may not last. Hiring a psychologist as your coach just makes sense.
