#155: Life Coaching Inc (ft. Ronald Purser)
It's Not Just In Your Head
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Unpacking Life Coaching: A Critical Perspective
This chapter explores the complexities and controversies surrounding the life coaching industry, examining its ties to positive psychology and critiques of individualistic approaches. The speaker highlights the absurd claims made by some life coaches, the lack of regulation in the field, and the potential dangers of misrepresentation. The discussion also addresses the commercialization of coaching, its influence on mental health perceptions, and the growing trend of GPs referring patients to life coaches in lieu of traditional treatments.
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