We All Need a Coach Every Now and Then

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Stephen Elliott
Some people feel like they don't need therapy or counseling, yet they may admit to being under severe stress. Some may feel alright with the idea pf receiving some "coaching". Historically, the term coaching is associated with learning a sport or some other talent-oriented activity. But we can get coaching on anything. We can get coaching on trying something different. A mother and/or father can receive coaching in the area of parenting. Coaching doesn't have the stigma that mental health therapy or counseling may have - at least for some people. The end result of either coaching or therapy may be to feel optimistic and encouraged to make a positive change. It may be feeling better after talking things over with someone outside the family who cares. As long as the connotation is positive, I personally don't mind thinking of myself as a coach, a therapist, or a counselor. All three sound good to me. What seems important is being a part of the process of setting goals and developing solution possibilities to make things better. Let's make that a part of the new year of 2011. Let us give and receive the encouragement that is needed for ourselves and our loved ones. Who cares what we call it!  Best wishes, Stephen Elliott, Ph.D., Psychologist

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