Coaching Psychology

The role of coaching is a new field that uses strength-based and solution-oriented focuses, positive psychology, mindfuless, and motivational inteviewing to help the client. Coaching focuses on using coaching techniques to reinforce the self-described health and well-being goals of the client. Coaching is based on evidence-based coaching psychology, positive psycology, adult learning theory, motivational interviewing, and new discoveries in neuroscience. It helps clients in their everyday life with stepping out of their comfort-zone, reaching their goals, and moving forward with new observations, perspectives, and self-evolution. When difficulties arise, it taps into the client’s strengths to encourage them in finding their own path to problem solving and finding solutions (Jordan, 2013). Art therapy is my degree. There have traditionally been two theoretical …show more content…
Though I ascribe to and am most comfortable in psychotherapy, my training is equal and I realize the importance of integrating all approaches, according to what the client requires at any point in time, for the best outcome of the client. This includes the integrative approach of imagination in mental and physical health, as Shaun McNiff represents, for the person-centered approach of positive psychology (Rubin, 2001).

I am one of the art psychotherapists that is working on the wellness coaching certificate specifically because of the stigma of my profession. Art therapy itself, is a little understood area that is constantly, incorrectly lumped in with recreational and music therapy. I work with individuals on their life paths and goals, and empower them with the knowledge that they have the ability to work through problems to