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Learn how to coach singles, couples, and develop a successful Relationship Coaching practice, taught by RCI founder David Steele and his teaching staff. "Introduction to Relationship Coaching"- 3 one-hour teleclasses, Tuesdays, April 5, 12, and 19, 2005; 9:00am pacific/Noon eastern. -April 5: Class #1: How to Coach Singles Each class includes practical information and materials you can use immediately in your practice. Please share with your colleagues! Register here. Can't make our training dates/times? Each class is recorded for those unable to attend, and we also offer an ON-LINE VERSION. ------------------------------------------------------------- Starting this month I will be conducting one-day relationship coaching trainings across the country. "RELATIONSHIP COACHING: NEW HOPE FOR SINGLES AND COUPLES" is eligible for 7 CE hours for most licensed mental health professionals. My first two workshops are:
For more information please visit http://www.relationshipcoachinginstitute.com/newhope --------------------------------------------------------------- HOW TO WRITE AN ARTICLE THAT WILL GET PUBLISHED Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Getting articles published is the fastest and best way to establish your credibility as an expert and attract prospects for your practice. This seminar will cover:
This seminar will show you how to write an article that WILL get published, even if you don't like to write! No need to register. This seminar is FREE for subscribers of our free monthly practice-building newsletter GETTING CLIENTS To subscribe and receive your invitation to this seminar, please visit http://www.buildingyouridealpractice.com Please share with your colleagues! --------------------------------------------------------------- This popular 90-day program has helped hundreds of private practice professionals build their ideal practice.
For more information please visit http://www.buildingyouridealpractice.com/practicebuildingintensive.html (Members of RCI and BYIP register by e-mailing ) --------------------------------------------------------------- "Adventures in Intimacy" is conducted all over the world by Hedy and Yumi Schleifer, and I can state with confidence, it is the best workshop for couples that I know. Once again, I am sponsoring Hedy and Yumi to give their workshop for couples in my area, Northern California, April 15-17, 2005. Maggie and I will be there too! If you are familiar with Hedy and Yumi, you know how special they are and how powerful their work is. What you may not know is that they have radically revised their workshop far beyond their "Imago" roots. Listening to Hedy’s "Miracle of Connection" audio program will make that very clear. If you are in a relationship, it is worth whatever it takes to attend this workshop with your partner. For more information, visit here. To listen to the recorded version of Hedy’s "Miracle of Connection" tele-seminars, sign up at http://www.miracleofconnection.com If you know any couples who might be interested, please pass this along to them. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The enrollment fee to join RCI will increase April 20th to $695.00 ($200.00 increase). This is our first fee increase in 3 years! Current RCI coaches are not impacted at all. If you have been thinking about joining us to participate in our relationship coaching trainings, certification, marketing and practice-building support, and the best community of relationship professionals anywhere, now is the time. If you are a helping professional interested in joining RCI please contact our Director of Enrollment, Colleen DeCew, for more information- ---------------------------------------------------------- I recently completed a seminar series called "The Miracle of Connection" with Hedy Schleifer that is now available by recording, FREE to our subscribers: Program #1: Growing our Passion To listen to the audio or download the MP3 files, simply register at http://www.miracleofconnection.com ---------------------------------------------------------- ~ February 1; Singles Coaching with Lynne Michelson Our conference calls are FREE to RCI Coaches, and fall on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2:00pm pacific/5pm eastern. The RCI Member Support Forum meets Wednesdays at 11am pacific/2pm eastern. A reminder including the bridge # is sent prior to each call on our listserv. Welcome New RCI Coaches!The following professionals recently joined our ranks: Susan Gross, LCSW, Danbury, CT Relationship Coaching- So What?by David Steele As I prepare to go on the road to teach Relationship Coaching across the U.S., thousands of direct mail brochures are being sent to licensed mental health professionals in the areas I will be conducting my new one-day relationship coaching trainings. I’m imagining these folks receiving my mailing and asking, "Relationship Coaching. So what?" Fair question. Am I just providing my own spin on relationships and calling it "coaching?" Am I just trying to cash in on the latest personal growth fad? Is there anything really new here? In anticipation of these kinds of questions, I offer the following brief distinctions of available relationship support options (definitions are in my own words, based upon commonly understood perceptions of the public): COACHING: Assumes the client is functional and the Expert on their life. The coach empowers the client to identify and achieve their goals as a partner and cheerleader. THERAPY: Assumes the client needs healing and insight. The therapist is an expert who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and relational problems. (As a therapist myself, I know this is a narrow definition, which is mostly based upon the perception of the public) COUNSELING: Getting advice from a trusted advisor, such As a minister, layperson, or Master’s level professional trained/certified in a specialty, such as addictions, relationships, etc. CONSULTING: Getting specific advice from an expert, such as a lawyer, physician, or other professional deemed qualified to give such advice. EDUCATION: Taking classes and workshops to obtain information and tools for increased functioning. For relationships this includes such programs as PREP, PAIRS, PREPARE, etc. See http://www.smartmarriages.com for more information. So here’s the deal- In my experience, to be successful, our clients need:
Of the above options, Coaching, and perhaps Education, have empowering effects, while Therapy, Counseling, and Consulting tend to be focused upon giving advice. Our services do not work if the client doesn’t take responsibility, and they are much less likely to take responsibility under the "doctor-patient" paradigm that presumes they need advice to be helped.
CONCLUSION: In my opinion, coaching is the only option that accomplishes all three of the above. A good coach knows how to inform the client without imposing judgment and giving advice. To empower and support as an equal, not as an expert who is needed because the client isn’t functional or competent enough. Now, I am fully aware that this may ruffle the feathers of my Colleagues who believe in what they do and feel misunderstood Or misrepresented here. All I can say is that this is my personal perspective from 30 years as a helping professional. My request is that you take what fits, and leave the rest. While I’m an evangelist for coaching, I do believe therapy, counseling, consulting, and education are needed too! We have a common goal, which is to help our clients and make the world a better place. My position is that if we are to be successful in our mission, we need to be honest about what really works and what doesn’t for our clients. I continue to proudly display my Marriage and Family Therapist License on my wall. I just help my clients have successful relationships from a different paradigm than I was taught in the 80’s. If my perspective makes sense to you, I invite you to join us at Relationship Coaching Institute and let’s take relationship support for our clients to the next level.
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