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The similarities and differences between coaching and therapy

The similarities and differences between coaching and therapy Purpose – This article sets out to explore the similarities and differences between coaching and therapy – a subject of great interest currently within coaching and therapy fields. Design/methodology/approach – The objectives are achieved by examining the convergence of approaches and thinking within these fields, as well as exploring theoretical contributions to the debate. Findings – Coaching and therapy have a number of similarities. However, as this article explores, the two disciplines are in many ways, considerably different, particularly in terms of context issues bought to sessions and the ultimate intension. Typically, the skill sets required for each differ. Practical considerations such as terms of contract, length of session, pricing and boundaries also vary greatly. Originality/value – The paper examines in greater detail a subject which is of very definite interest to both coaching and therapeutic practitioners, and also examines the popular argument in greater depth. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Industrial and Commercial Training Emerald Publishing

The similarities and differences between coaching and therapy

Peter Bluckert
Industrial and Commercial Training , Volume 37 (2): 6 – Mar 1, 2005
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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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0019-7858
DOI
10.1108/00197850510584241
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Abstract

Purpose – This article sets out to explore the similarities and differences between coaching and therapy – a subject of great interest currently within coaching and therapy fields. Design/methodology/approach – The objectives are achieved by examining the convergence of approaches and thinking within these fields, as well as exploring theoretical contributions to the debate. Findings – Coaching and therapy have a number of similarities. However, as this article explores, the two disciplines are in many ways, considerably different, particularly in terms of context issues bought to sessions and the ultimate intension. Typically, the skill sets required for each differ. Practical considerations such as terms of contract, length of session, pricing and boundaries also vary greatly. Originality/value – The paper examines in greater detail a subject which is of very definite interest to both coaching and therapeutic practitioners, and also examines the popular argument in greater depth.

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Industrial and Commercial Training – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Keywords: Coaching; Counselling; Occupational psychology; Gestalt psychology

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