Coaching  

“I’m stable, but I feel stuck and unsure of what’s next.”

“I need clarity and accountability.”

“I’m ready to make changes and want help following through.”

What Coaching Is:

Coaching is a non-clinical, goal-focused partnership that helps people move forward with clarity and intention. 

Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.

Instead, coaching assumes the person is capable, resourceful, and ready to take action, even if they don’t yet have all the answers.

Coaching is especially helpful for people who are functioning well but feel stuck, uncertain, or in need of direction and accountability.

It focuses on the present and future, helping individuals clarify goals, make decisions, and follow through on meaningful next steps.

In short: coaching helps capable people turn insight into action and make progress on purpose.

Coaching is usually appropriate when:

A person is emotionally stable enough to take consistent action.

The work is focused on goals, decisions, or next steps.

The person can self-regulate and follow through most weeks.

Coaching should pause and refer when:

Mental health symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening.

Daily functioning is impaired (work, sleep, basic routines).

The issue requires diagnosis, treatment, or clinical care.

The concern is beyond the coach’s training or scope.

Coaching is future-focused. 

A coach helps someone get clear on what they want, sort through what’s in the way, and choose a realistic next step, then follow through. 

Mentoring

Mentoring is guidance based on experience. A mentor shares what they’ve learned and helps someone avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Mentors give advice, perspective, and direction — especially helpful when you’re new to a field or role.

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