[humanser] What is Life Coaching?

[Sandy]

Ashley,

I went to school for a degree of Master's of Social Work (MSW).  The program 
I went to was considered advanced generalist practice, meaning we learned a 
bit of this and that, so we didn't have to only go to counseling jobs.  A 
bit after I left and while working at a mental health outpatient clinic, I 
took and passed the exam in order to get what in my state is Licensed 
Certified Social Worker (LCSW). Now I must obtain a certain number of 
continuing education units to renew my license every two years.  Without 
thae license, I could only have Medicaid clients, while I now am able to 
accept those who have a few other health insurance plans.


Sandy   an advanced

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From: "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 9:11 PM
To: "Sandy" <sandraburgess at msn.com>; "Human Services Mailing List" 
<humanser at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [humanser] What is Life Coaching?

> Sandy,
> What license do you have then? I would think you have a masters in 
> counseling then and then got licensed.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Sandy
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 8:55 PM
> To: Marion Gwizdala ; 'Human Services Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [humanser] What is Life Coaching?
>
> Marion,
>
> Thanks much for the explanation.  I currently have a license that allows 
> me
> to practice in the mental health field, though I can not practice
> independently.  In working with clients, I believe  have helped people 
> with
> present, and future goals, as well as issues from the past that are
> affecting them currently.  I wonder if I could do the life coaching
> independently while I can't do social work independently. Just thinking 
> and
> not one to jump quickly in to issues I consider important (guess the word 
> is
> transition rather than issues).
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Sandy
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Marion Gwizdala" <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 10:11 AM
> To: "'Sandy'" <sandraburgess at msn.com>; "'Human Services Mailing List'"
> <humanser at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: What is Life Coaching?
>
>> Dear All,
>> I consider myself a Life Coach, so I will offer my perspective on
>> this topic. As I see it, the difference between a Life Coach and a
>> counselor, no matter which degree or license qualifies one for that
>> protected title, is that a Life Coach deals with current issues and
>> challenges while a counselor is qualified to deal with past issues, as 
>> well
>> as current ones. In addition, counselors are able to employ a wider array 
>> of
>> modalities considered to be therapeutic while a Life Coach can only 
>> utilize
>> techniques that are behavioral in nature. By "protected title", I mean 
>> that
>> most states regulate the counseling profession and only those duly 
>> licensed
>> may call themselves a "counselor".
>> The work of a Life Coach is to assist others in achieving their
>> current goals, such as improving personal performance, seeking new
>> employment, or in some other way enhancing their life and health. For
>> instance, as a Life Coach, I combine my training in behavior modification
>> and hypnosis to help people quit smoking, achieve their ideal weight, 
>> manage
>> stress, reduce fear or anxiety, and enhance personal or athletic
>> performance. I work with the issue as it currently presents itself and my
>> work is not considered therapy.
>> Though there are life coaching certifications available, such
>> certifications are generally not required, as most states do not regulate
>> the profession. I do not have any certifications, as my Master of Science
>> degree in Mental Health Counseling far exceeds any courses that offer
>> certification in life coaching.
>> Though I enjoy the work I do as a Life Coach and hypnotist, I have
>> the education to become licensed as a Mental Health Counselor and am
>> pursuing this path. Such a thing will allow me to expand the work I do by
>> treating those with whom I cannot as a Life Coach.
>> I hope this helps! If you have any questions, please feel free to
>> reply to this message or write to me off-list at
>>
>> Marion.Gwizdala at verizon.net
>>
>> Fraternally yours,
>> Marion Gwizdala, M.S., C.Ht.
>>
>>
>
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