What is mental health Coaching?
Mental Health Coaches provide non-clinical support focused on education, skill building, personal growth and healing
COACHES ARE QUALIFIED TO SUPPORT CLIENTS WHO:
~ Want to improve their mental and emotional health, continue their healing journey or enhance their relationships
~ Have a mental health diagnosis and want coaching support as part of their overall care plan
~ Are currently receiving or have previously received clinical care* or are exploring whether clinical care* may be appropriate
COACHES ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO:
~ Conduct clinical assessments or diagnose mental or behavioral health disorders
~ Provide treatment for mental health disorders or act as a substitute for clinical care*
*Clinical care can be provided by a psychologist, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical social worker or other licensed mental health professional
What is the Role of a Christian Mental Health Coach?
Help clients bring together wisdom from Scripture with knowledge from psychology and neuroscience
Teach clients about the brain and nervous system so they can learn new ways to respond to unwanted and intrusive thoughts
Help clients recognize spiritual, emotional or narcissistic abuse and move toward safety, freedom and hope
Coach clients on how to set clear boundaries to protect themselves and others
Walk alongside clients recovering from trauma or grief as they continue their journey of healing and growth
Listen with empathy and ask thoughtful, clarifying questions to help clients move toward transformation
Help clients learn to recognize, respond to and regulate their emotions and value them as part of God’s good design