Sophie Leach’s Post

A coach must do the right assessment to be appropriately position the client for more effective session(s). The trauma bit does not cease to be trauma because it is a coaching session.

At least 30% of client cases that coaches bring to supervision require a trauma-informed approach. You might think this isn’t a high percentage, but keeping in mind that coaching doesn’t deal with trauma, it means that there’s a 30% chance to have to navigate highly sensitive and delicate matters that we haven’t been thoroughly trained on. If you work with clients where you might feel out of depth, like you’re going around in circles, or the topics that come up tend to be “too much”, consider having a supervisor who is trauma-informed and can support you a) to recognise when a trauma-informed approach is necessary and b) can help you formulate language that’s both supportive and boundaried. #coaching #coachingsupervision #traumainformedcoaching

Between 50 and 70% of people will experience trauma at some point in their lives. For coaches, this means that some of our clients' behaviours will stem from their trauma. For clients, this means that choosing a trauma-informed coach will help us navigate the future more easily. But what does trauma-informed coaching look like? This approach to coaching acknowledges that clients may have unresolved trauma and incorporates this into the coaching framework. These coaches don't aim to help you heal from your trauma. It's simply about creating a safe space where clients have room to grow despite their experiences. This approach can be incorporated into any form of coaching, ranging from life to career coaching. Trauma-informed coaches will have a deep understanding of the brain-body connection, behavioural reactions, and client regulation. Another key sign is trust. Trauma-informed coaches understand the importance of trust in creating safe, non-judgemental spaces. Don't be afraid to look for another coach if the one you're working with doesn't make you feel safe. If you'd like to have a chat about the benefits of coaching, please reach out! #TraumaInformedCoaching #ICFCoach #Coaching #Trauma

Why is attachment awareness a MUST as a coach, counselor, or psychotherapist? When your client reports returning issues, such as - experiencing their boundaries being overstepped, or - discontentment in their work or personal relationships, you will move your focus from their presenting issue to the pattern. You will curiously explore what might be even worse for the client than keeping their boundaries or expressing requests that would meet their needs. You will notice if they distract themselves with stories, and gently return to their untended fear, often about losing connection, being dismissed, or invaded. These patterns are old, and through the light of awareness lit by the coach's questions, the client can disentangle their past from their present and step into choice. It takes a strong literacy in emotions, as YOUR window of welcome for emotions defines the work that can happen. At Untying the Knots, offered by The Needs-Based Coaching Institute from the 23rd to the 25th of October, participants will learn the theory and practice of Attachment Aware Coaching and learn a three-dimensional map of emotions, based on the works of Jaak Panksepp and Sarah Peyton. Untying the knots — Needs-Based Coaching (needsbasedcoaching.com) #coaching #nonviolentcommunication #attachment #emotionalintelligence

Because trauma threatens our sense of safety (physical, emotional or psychological) in a surprising manner, a person can feel completely overwhelmed.⁠ ⁠ Exploring with clients where they find and receive peace is a foundation of #traumainformed coaching. We work to help clients create safety in their environment so they may experience a break from the work of healing but not lose traction.⁠ ⁠ #TraumaInformed #Coaching #Techniques #CreatingPeace

Because trauma threatens our sense of safety (physical, emotional or psychological) in a surprising manner, a person can feel completely overwhelmed.⁠ ⁠ Exploring with clients where they find and receive peace is a foundation of #TraumaInformed Coaching. We work to help clients create safety in their environment so they may experience a break from the work of healing but not lose traction.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #Coaching #Contribution #MovingTheHumanSpirit #CoachingTechniques #TraumaHealing

My whole approach is that I deal with "YOU". Whatever the issue/problem or change YOU want relies on YOU. I combine different methods such as counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and mentoring/training but it is all dependent on what YOU need. Counselling is good for emotional issues that are getting in the way right now. Therapy is good for understanding deep seated YOU and how the past has an impact on the YOU today, Mentoring is good for learning techniques, models and processes to improve yourself. And Coaching is action focused and good for working out the steps to move forward. Some clients come with a clear goal and pure coaching will be the solution. Whereas another person may come with a clear goal and there's a need for some mentoring, some deep seated analysis or some counselling or all approaches. And another person just wants to be listened to. Everyone is unique. One size doesn't fit all. This is why I am a YOU coach. What I do is bespoke to YOU. Thankfully doing the relevant training programmes along the way and having over 25 years experience means that no problem defeats me. What do you want help with? #coaching #counselling #enablingtransitions

Coaching involves seeing every person as a unique, complex human being and meeting them where they are at while providing support to stretch in areas that are important to them. I value a whole-person approach that is affirming, validating, and non-judgemental. As a commitment to my values, I have earned my ICF Trauma-Informed Coaching certification from Coach Training World. Trauma can take many forms, from significant traumatic experiences to a toxic workplace, relationship or grief trauma, stress, and more. Trauma-Informed Coaching recognizes how past trauma, anxiety, or emotional experiences can affect how we show up in life and at work. I’m excited to bring this deeper understanding to benefit my clients and create a safe and supportive space to foster growth and goal achievement.

Led another monthly virtual mental coaching session with VCU track and field distance team this evening and the topic of discussion was bouncing back after bad performances. #Mindset #positivethoughts #mindsetshift #positiveselftalk #mentaltraining #bounceback #comebackstory

Coaching is crafted to empower and assist vulnerable young individuals in adapting to stress and adversity through personalised 1-on-1 interventions rooted in the science of positive psychology and evidence-based coaching techniques. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gHqS2UFB #wellbeing #resilience #mentalhealth #prevention #positiveeducation #coaching