| Counseling vs Coaching |
Which is Best for Me? If you are wondering whether to pursue Counseling or Coaching, here are some guidelines to help you decide. First, it is not a matter of one professional service being better than the other, but rather which one best fits your present circumstances, needs and goals. At Quail Ridge Consultants, our focus is primarily on Life Coaching, but we value both very highly, so we offer both through our professional resource network.Generally, Counseling is best at dealing with something that's wrong: for example, emotional problems such as depression or anxiety, relational problems such as marital discord or a breach of trust, or the ongoing effects of previous traumatic experiences. It is especially focused on healing and recovery. In Coaching, while there may be certain things that are blocking a person's forward progress, the starting place is not with a "presenting problem" but with a goal or vision for the future, or a desire to improve one's life or relationships. It is focused on being proactive, setting goals and taking action. In addition, the word 'therapy' conjures up the notion that someone is in need of help or a cure. Coaching clients choose to work with a coach because they want to, not because they need to. If you are still unsure which would be best for you, we are happy to discuss your situation and help you decide, then make sure you are matched up with the best provider possible based on your needs and goals Call us at 909-599-6730. (There is no charge for the assessment.) |
