165: A Holistic Approach to Coaching with Psychosynthesis
Nov 20, 2023
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Aubyn Howard, co-founder of Psychosynthesis Coaching Ltd, discusses the value of psychosynthesis coaching in the current shift towards purpose and authenticity. They explore self-reflection, connecting with higher purpose, and the benefits of psychosynthesis for deeper client work.
Psychosynthesis coaching is a holistic and integrative approach that supports clients in connecting with higher meaning and purpose.
Psychosynthesis coaching provides coaches with a wide range of tools and approaches, such as tri-focal vision and somatic coaching, to facilitate profound transformation and growth.
Deep dives
Psychosynthesis coaching: Working at depth and finding purpose
Psychosynthesis coaching is a psychospiritual psychology that integrates various approaches to understanding human behavior and development. It was developed by Roberto Assagioli in the 20th century and encompasses an integrated, holistic view of the human experience. Psychosynthesis coaching helps coaches work at depth, supporting clients to connect with higher meaning and purpose. It recognizes the importance of a coach's personal development and reflective practice. The approach emphasizes the exploration of the self, identification and disidentification with different parts of ourselves, and the use of psychological models and tools to understand patterns and facilitate personal growth. Psychosynthesis coaching also acknowledges the relevance of neuroscience and the body in the coaching process, and encourages the integration of creativity and imagination to support clients on their journey.
The relevance of psychosynthesis coaching in today's world
Psychosynthesis coaching is particularly valuable in the current VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world. It offers an approach that goes beyond superficial solutions and explores the deeper layers of meaning and purpose. In a society where there is a growing interest in working with authenticity and bringing more purpose and meaning to work, psychosynthesis coaching provides a framework for coaches to support clients in these areas. It also helps clients navigate the psychological challenges of change and create alignment between their personal values and their actions. The approach acknowledges the shift away from a purely rational perspective and embraces the importance of emotions, relationships, and the exploration of the self. Additionally, psychosynthesis coaching recognizes the value of psychology in coaching, highlighting the need to understand our own psychology and the psychology of our clients to facilitate transformational change.
Developing depth in coaching practice
Working at depth in coaching requires a commitment to personal development and continuous reflective practice. Coaches can enhance their ability to work at depth by engaging in supervision, participating in training programs, and exploring different approaches to personal growth. Psychosynthesis coaching offers various levels of training, from short courses to more extensive programs, such as the two-year MA in psychosynthesis leadership coaching. It emphasizes the importance of personal reflection, the integration of diverse psychological models, and the inclusion of creativity and imagination in coaching practice. Coaches are encouraged to explore their own inner landscape and deepen their understanding of psychological processes, enabling them to create a safe and transformative space for their clients.
Integrating psychosynthesis coaching tools and approaches
Psychosynthesis coaching provides coaches with a wide range of tools and approaches to support their clients. Some key tools include tri-focal vision, which involves holding the potential of the self, the current reality, and the psychological gap between them. Coaches can help clients disidentify with limiting beliefs, patterns, and parts of themselves that hinder personal growth. This is achieved through awareness-raising, reflective practices, and journaling. Incorporating somatic coaching techniques allows coaches to work with the body's wisdom and the awareness of bodily sensations. Psychosynthesis coaching also encourages the integration of creativity, imagination, and the exploration of symbols and metaphors to tap into the client's deeper wisdom and intuition. By working with these tools and approaches, coaches can go beyond surface-level issues and facilitate profound transformation and growth.
Aubyn Howard, co-founder of Psychosynthesis Coaching Ltd, joins our host, Felicity Dwyer, in our fascinating new podcast series: Coaching the Whole Person.
Aubyn shares the value of psycho-synthesis coaching, a holistic and integrative approach to psychology, especially with the current societal shifts towards purpose and authenticity in work and leadership. Their conversation explores the concept of the self and the coach's role in facilitating self-reflection. They also discuss the idea of connecting with one's will and higher purpose, and the benefits of learning more about psychosynthesis for deeper client work.
You will learn:
· What psychosynthesis coaching is and its value in current times
· About tri-focal vision and bridging the gap between reality and potential
· Working with different parts of the self and the importance of focusing on small steps towards a client’s potential
“Psychosynthesis is an inner exploration of us of our psychological world. It's an inner inquiry into the psycho-spiritual dimension.”
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