You are whole, perfect and complete- but not finished.
Nurse coaching can help you get on with it.
You are whole, perfect and complete- but not finished.
Nurse coaching can help you get on with it.
Ok, for real. So you probably have some idea what a nurse is- a person who studied human anatomy, physiology and microbiology, psychology, sociology and more. And who then was trained to think like a nurse- looking at the whole person with compassion and acceptance, assessing for needs and deficiencies, planning ways to treat these needs and deficiencies, implementing that plan and then evaluating the outcomes. Whew!
And perhaps you’ve heard of coaches- people trained the in skillsets of goal setting, motivational interviewing, positive psychology, accountability, celebrating failure.
Coaches are experts in coaching- setting the stage to have a life changing conversation. A nurse coach also brings a medically trained professional to the conversation.
In short, a nurse coach is a complete bad ass (but I may be biased).
Let’s answer this one with a quote:
“Most of us are experts at solving other people’s problems, but we generally solve them in terms of our own and the advice we give is seldom for other people but for ourselves.” - Nan Fairbrother
You are free to discuss your hopes, dreams and goals with anyone of your choosing. But most people will be hearing what you say through their own bias, giving you advice they should take themselves, or not really listening and just waiting to respond. Ouch.
When you hire a nurse coach, you get a person who is 100% on your side- no preconceptions, full support and attention, and she definitely won’t remind you of that time in the 4th grade when you… well, you know.
Not exactly. Coaching is like therapy in the sense that you, the client, control the conversation. Coaching and therapy can have similar overarching goals- growth, understanding, contentment.
The big picture difference: coaching is informed by psychology, but psychology is NOT informed by coaching. Nurse coaches and therapists have very different scopes of practice and professional codes of ethics. Coaches and therapists can refer clients to each other- whatever is in the best interest of the client!
Here are some main differences:
My focus with clients is goal setting, taking steps towards growth, and realizing your potential. I see you as whole, perfect and complete, but not finished.
The “time” focus of our conversations will be present and future oriented. While we can discuss your past in relation to your goals, a deep dive into your past is not within my scope- and better handled by a therapist.
My clients are motivated, successful people who are ready to make changes in their lives. Therapy or counseling is a better choice if you are in crisis, dealing with past trauma, or substance abuse, for example.
As a coach, I work with you, collaborating on your goals. I am an expert only in the coaching process- I believe the answers lie within you and that you are a genius in your own right. I may share personal stories if it’s relevant. I will share my insights, intuition, and call you on your crap if I see fit.
I am not qualified to diagnose a client with a disease, illness or pathology. I see you as you, not a label/disease/diagnosis.
When you hire a nurse coach, you are getting two gifts in one- a nurse and a coach. When your nurse coach talks wellness, she has a nursing license to back it up! Nursing is a profession- we use evidence-based practice. We are bound by HIPAA- your confidentiality is of highest concern.
The field of coaching is unregulated. Literally anyone can call themselves a coach. Checking references and training is a good idea.
Picking a coach should be a bit of work- this is a person you’re going to bare your soul to! Credentials and certifications are lovely, but the right coach should FEEL RIGHT TO YOU. Pick whoever you feel called to work with, whatever their title. I truly believe there is room for everyone at table- no one person can meet everyone’s needs.
If we chat and you don’t feel like I’m the right fit for you, my feelings will not be hurt. In fact, I would much rather you “own your no” than say maybe. Likewise, if I don’t feel I’m the coach for you, I will say so.