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Life Coaching, Parent Coaching, Sport
Psychology
In addition to psychotherapy and testing, I also offer
coaching services. Coaching is different than therapy. In life coaching,
the professional relationship focuses on helping the client achieve personal
and/or professional goals. People who would benefit from coaching are not
suffering from any mental illness, such as clinical depression or anxiety, but
worry that their growth in their professional or personal life is not being
maximized. People who seek coaching often feel stuck in their job, their
marriage, or other relationships. They may feel that they are not
parenting the way they want to.
Being coached by a psychologist has its advantages.
Psychologists are trained in child and human development so we have great
insight into how people think, feel, and behave. In addition, we can
diagnose mental disorders such as anxiety and depression which need to be
treated with psychotherapy and/or medication before coaching will be
effective.
Parent Coaching
Parent Coaching is a wonderful resource for mothers and
fathers who are trying to do their best job. There are many books
available on parenting, but most books are general and work with the
"average" child. In parent coaching I help parents discover
and overcome the obstacles interfering with the parent/child relationship.
As a psychologist, I am able to assess the emotional health of both parent
and child and design interventions specific for each family unit. This
technique gives each family a unique coaching experience, instead of a
generic, one-size-fits-all approach.
Challenges that parents find parent coaching helpful for
include:
behavior
issues, such as defiance or stubborness
sibling
rivalry, or adjustment to a new sibling
discipline
challenges (e.g., "Help, I'm yelling too much at my kids!)
understanding
a child's emotional development
educational
questions (what's the best learning environment for my child)
Life Coaching
Life Coaching addresses the professional and relationship
areas of a person's life. Life Coaching is designed to help people
achieve their goals by understanding what motivates, what hinders, and what
affects the choices they make in their professional and personal lives.
If you feel stuck or confused about where you are in your job or in your
relationships, life coaching may be what you need to get your life back on
track.
Individuals who can benefit from life coaching may be
successful in their professional life, but feel unfulfilled. They may
be considering a career change but are not sure if it's the right thing to
do. Or they may have questions about where they want to go in their
personal lives. Perhaps they are not enjoying life the way they
want to.
As a life coach, I can help individuals move forward in
their lives. I can help you develop the plan, the confidence, and the
motivation to take the necessary steps to reach your goals.
Sport Psychology
Sport Psychology addresses the emotional and motivational
aspects of sport performance. Many athletes practice their sport and
become proficient at the technical elements, but have difficulty performing in
competition. They have "mental blocks" or "performance anxiety" which
interfere with their ability to do what they have trained for under certain
situations.
Sport Psychology teaches individuals to recognize what
their unique strengths and weaknesses are in terms of the mental aspect of
sport. In addition, I can help athletes learn to identify negative
thoughts and images that interfere with positive performance and how to
replace them with helpful visualizations.
Sport Psychology can also help teams work better
together. Often, when teams are close in ability, it is the team that
works harmoniously and confidently that comes out on top. I can work with
teams to improve teamwork, work ethic, and a cohesiveness that translates
into peak performance on the field, court, or diamond.
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