Coaching is a powerful tool for increasing our client’s awareness and moving forward. However, there are times when coaching does not meet the needs of the client and a referral to a mental health professional is required.
Do you know the indicators that your client would benefit from a mental health professional? Would you like to increase your comfort in discussing the topic with your clients?
Do you know how to manage yourself and protect yourself from the risks associated with coaching a client who ends up needing therapy?
Join Lynn Meinke, PCC as she shares her knowledge and experience in dealing with this delicate issue.
In this interactive discussion, filled with real-scenarios and tips, you will:
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Learn how to identify signs and symptoms that a client may benefit from a referral to a mental health professional.
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Increase your competence and confidence of knowing how to handle this delicate topic without embarrassing yourself or your client.
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Discover how to continuously support your client throughout this process.
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Learn when immediate action may be necessary and what to do.
Date: 2 April 2013
Time: 4pm ET ***NOTE THE TIME CHANGE***
Register: Click here.
CCEUs: 1.0 ICF Resource Development
People who attend the call will receive Lynn’s PDF on the Top Ten Indicators to Refer a Client to a Mental Health Professional to keep on file for future reference.
Presenter: Lynn Meinke is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), coaching educator, speaker and author with over twenty-five years of experience in the human development business as a nurse, psychotherapist, and professional coach. She is a graduate of the inaugural class of the Institute for Life Coach Training where she now teaches the art, science and practice of coaching as well as being a mentor-coach and coaching supervisor.
She is also a faculty member of the University of Texas at Dallas Executive and Professional Coaching Program where she teaches Group Coaching Methodologies and does supervision. Lynn travels nationally and internationally to teach coaching skills and give presentations. She has presented at numerous ICF International Conferences and the work she and a colleague did with a multinational company in Turkey was selected for the prestigious ICF Prism Award in 2012.
She was also Chair of the ICF Educational Steering Committee, which developed all the educational programming for the International Conferences for two years. Her private clients include coaches, psychotherapists, executives, gifted adults, individuals who want to focus on their spiritual journey and adults experiencing various life transitions.