You might be wondering, what's the difference between therapy, consulting, and coaching? Therapy is focused on recovery, addressing issues rooted in the past, such as abuse, addiction, or trauma. It involves evaluating, diagnosing, treating, and preventing emotional and mental disorders, along with providing crisis intervention. Therapy is particularly useful when the level of trauma makes it extremely difficult to move forward.
You may find yourself so stuck that even when you make a little progress, you bounce right back to where you started. It feels like no matter what you do, you can't take consistent action or move on easily because the trauma holds you back. And even when you make progress, you seem to keep reverting.
Consulting, on the other hand, is about bringing a specific problem to the table. The consultant uses their expertise to recommend solutions and define actionable steps. For example, if your business is facing a particular issue that needs resolution, a consultant would step in to offer expert advice and provide a clear path forward.
The American Bar Association defines divorce coaching as a flexible, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate, and guide people through divorce. It helps individuals make the best possible decisions for their future based on their personal interests, needs, and concerns.
Coaching, in general, is all about moving forward and preparing for the future. The key belief is that you are capable of creating your own solutions.
Think about the Kansas City Chiefs football team, Super Bowl champions this year. And if you're not a big football fan, it’s the team where Taylor Swift's boyfriend plays—definitely brought more female fans into the game this year!
A therapist on a football team is like a physiotherapist working behind the scenes, taping up sprained ankles, icing injuries, and getting players back on the field at peak performance. A consultant is like a specialist brought in to address a specific area, such as defensive tactics, offering tailored advice and fresh perspectives to improve a specific play.
A coach, like Andy Reid, the Chiefs' head coach, leads the team on the field, strategizing the plays and rallying the players toward victory. All three—therapist, consultant, and coach—are designed to support clients in reaching their maximum potential and success.
I hope this helps you understand the difference between the three and how each can help you if you are transitioning through divorce. Remember, you're worthy, you are loved, and you are important.
My own divorce journey was the reason why I decided to become a divorce coach. I am here to help you transition through divorce with the grace and clarity you need to make the best choices for yourself and your family. Schedule a call with me!
Remember, you are loved, you are perfect, and you’re going to get through this.
Wendy
xoxo
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