Coaching is a new field. It is not psychotherapy or counseling, although many therapists like Dr. Berndt do coaching as well. It is, like it sounds, somehwat similar to sports "coaching." Coaches work to bring focus to your problems. A coach will usually use a telephone, for half an hour or so at a time, with backup from email and faxes. Coaching is done at your convenience. Many coaches work nationally and internationally, and hence they often work without ever meeting their client face to face. Coaches work with entrepreneurs, artists, CEO's, housewives, families dealing with divorce, people with ADD, persons contemplating career changes, and just about anyone who has dreams they don’t seem quite able to reach. By helping you find you own solutions, coaches get you to commit to the changes that you need to make, and they support you while you make those changes.

For a discussion of the differences between psychotherapy and coaching,click here. Coaches usually charge at least $225/month (for three or four half-hour sessions). More intensive life mentoring can mean close to daily contact, and can run as high as $1000 or even more /week. Business executives,are especially good clients, and they find this intensive coaching useful. (there is typically no one in the boardroom or in management that can serve this role) Coaches (and mentor/coaches) who are also trained in coaching as well as psychology and are obviously better able to identify problems that arise that are more psychological in nature, and see that you have a therapist to help when that is needed.

Another aspect of coaching that is unique is the ability to do virtual groups and virtual workshops. Individuals who are either too busy or too shy to participate in groups really enjoy the support and comfort that quickly emerges in these type of groups, participating from the convenience of your home. Such groups meet either weekly or twice/month. The consumer calls a "bridge" line (usually about a $5 long distance call for an hour), and is connected to the Coach and a group of people with similar interests from across the US and Canada, (sometimes from overseas as well).

One problem ideally suited to coaching is how to deal with the challenges that arise from a divorce. Many individuals make it through divorce without missing a stride, but for most there is a bit of a setback, as they deal with changes in feelings, finances, friends, parenting, legal issues, housing and employment. Everything new can be a bit overwhelming, and a coach can help you focus on what is most important. Identifying problems, developing and prioritizing goals, and finding workable solutions (that are right for you) - that is what coaching can be best at. Divorcecoach is a site where you can find more about a coach who specializes in working with you to help the kids at this challenging time. In addition to individual coaching session, there are virtual groups available for parents and for teens. Or of you think you would like to try coaching,then Click Here for a way of setting this up.

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