Shame can hinder behaviors and actions, creating resistance to progress.
Coaching focuses on the application of internal work towards external goals, aiming to reduce resistance caused by shame and facilitate action.
Deep dives
Understanding Shame's Impact on Behavior
Shame can hinder behaviors and actions, creating resistance to progress. Individuals carrying shame may struggle to appreciate their accomplishments, feeling inadequate and continuously falling short of their perceived potential. Coaching aims to address the gap between one's current self and ideal self shaped by past experiences, helping individuals reframe judgments, reduce self-criticism, and build a more non-judgmental self-view.
Coaching for Behavioral Change and Emotional Decompression
Coaching focuses on the application of internal work towards external goals, aiming to reduce resistance caused by shame and facilitate action. By emotionally decompressing and understanding the impact of shame on behavior, individuals can lower resistance levels, making it easier to pursue their goals. Coaching outcomes have shown significant improvements in life purpose, reductions in depression and anxiety, and increased confidence, emphasizing that coaching is action-oriented in addressing shame and its effects on behavior.
Efficacy and Outcomes of Coaching on Mental Health
Coaching programs have demonstrated positive outcomes, including a boost in life purpose and reductions in depression and anxiety. While coaching is not a clinical intervention for primary mental health concerns, it can aid individuals in building a more purposeful life, leading to improved emotional states. The program's focus on understanding shame, enhancing self-view, and setting and achieving goals contributes to the overall positive impact on mental well-being and life direction.