Comparison Between - Counseling & Coaching

Counseling

Counsel/Counseling comes from the Hebrew root word: יָעַץ yaats. (To advise, counsel: — advise, advisers conspire, conspired, consult, consulted). • Kings and Leaders called on their advisors - counselors about major decisions and before going to war.

Counselors would usually have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from a College or University. Some may obtain a ministerial degree from a Bible College like pastors and Christian Counselors. Many Pastors are not trained counselors, some offer counseling services based on their Biblical worldview knowledge.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental & Psychological Disorders. (DSM5) The DSM looks at the disorder. Counselors are trained and study various psychological diagnoses and treatment plans based on the DSM.
A Counselor will listen and assess your concern or disorder. Based on the DSM5, they will diagnose your problem and provide a treatment plan to accomplish a stated functional conclusion. Via zoom Counselors can only service clients in states where they are licensed. • You will be asked why are you seeking their service. You will be required to fill out a questionnaire with background information from childhood to present, etc.

A good Counselor is also your greatest coach, they are invested in your success and healing. Caution! Some counselors may want to keep you in a cycle of dependence on them for monetary reasons.
Biblical Counselors who incorporate The Word of God should be able to bring a balanced perspective to your situation.
A Counselors’ diagnosis of you can be used by the government to determine if you can implement your 2nd amendment rights. They are required to carry liability insurance.
Counselors charge fees ranging from $50 - $500/Hr.
Counselors are not psychologists or psychiatrists but they can refer you to either of them for further testing and drug prescription.
When you visit a Counselor, people will ask you, "What's wrong with you?"
Your Counselor will coach you along the way…

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Coaching

Counseling

Coaching is built on the Core principle of Cultivating, Capturing and Expanding the built-in Capacity within Individuals to Accomplish their desired Personal or Entrepreneurial - Business goals. • Today, Presidents, Movie Stars, Professional Athletes, Business Professionals and Individuals use coaches to help them accomplish their goals in life.

Coaches may have a specified college degree based on their passion or career path. Together with their life experience and expertise, they avail their knowledge to equip and coach others on how to avoid the pitfalls in their specified arena while creating a path for success. • A wise man learns from another person’s experiences, but a fool learns from his own…

Coaches help you to Bring Order and Sequence new patterns to improve your performance to bring success. A coach will capture the sweet-spot (passion) of their client and challenge them along a path to victory and success. They will help to cultivate, clarify, crystalize a clear vision and the steps to get there.
Coaches will also listen to you and draw from within you the passions, dreams, and vision for your life. They will help to bring the clutter into clear focus. Via zoom, Coaches and service clients around the world. • You will also be asked why you are seeking their service. You will be required to fill out a questionnaire so the coach can have a baseline. This assessment will let them know what makes you tick so they can navigate your journey.
Coaches celebrate your milestone victories and are invested in your success. They will tell you the truth and motivate you to grow to the next level beyond your fear threshold. Caution! Some coaches may keep you in a longer cycle of dependence on them and their coaching system for monetary motives.
Coaches, because of their role and function, do not fall under the same governmental regulation as counselors do. They are not mandated reporters. But, they do possess a moral responsibility to society and to their client.
Coaches' notes and progress assessments are not labeled under the same psychological classification as counselors. Due to the shift in our nation, more people are shifting to coaching to avoid the stigma and policing associated with counseling.
Coaches charge fees ranging from $50 - $500/Hr.
When you retain a Coach, people will ask,"What skill or project are you developing or working on?"
To help you succeed in a certain area of your development, Coaches may refer you to another coach that specializes in that field to maximize your success. As a team, they can help you finish well.
Your Coach will counsel you to follow their wisdom and strategy…

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