Someone on here said they were a "Life Coach." What the heck is that?
2006-12-29 04:38:10 · 5 answers · asked by Ya Ya 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
IMHO a life coach is the modern day equivalent of the old time snake oil salesman!
2006-12-29 06:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by pwernie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Basically, life coaches are non-credentialed therapists who take an active, hands-on approach to helping people with relationship, career, family, and finance issues. Many life coach regimens involve weekly meetings, journal-writing "homework," defining goals through "life blueprints," and bullet-pointed progress updates.
The life coach "go get 'em, tiger" philosophy borrows heavily from corporate, school, and sports arenas. Their services are not intended for people who suffer from depression or other mental illnesses. The "coach" moniker also tends to attract men, who might normally be put off by the idea of therapy.
According to the USA Today piece, there are roughly 10,000 life coaches practicing today. Many more are signing up, attracted by training programs offering lucrative careers.
If you're considering getting a life coach, proceed with caution. This is a relatively new profession with many claiming expertise. The International Coach Federation claims to provide "self-regulation" and may serve as a good place to start your search.
2006-12-29 13:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by ladydamorea 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They teach people how to do every day living tasks. I teach lifeskills to children. We do everything from brushing teeth to eating, shopping and so on. Life coaches can also deal with the emotional aspects of life. Getting along with people might be one example. They may also help with financial needs.
2006-12-29 20:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by redwidow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone who helps people deal with problems in life.
2006-12-29 12:45:53 · answer #4 · answered by Christina 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's someone who is like a therapist. They help people rebuild their lives and are healthy in all aspects of life (e.g., diet, emotionally, physically, mentally, all that). I think they also try various treatments, like journal writing, assertiveness training, art therapy, stuff like that.
2006-12-29 12:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by rachee_gal 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋