Coaching

From the simple to the complicated, human beings learn and grow through observation, education, and support. The person who provides such things is often referred to as a mentor or a coach. “Coaching is the process that helps people get from where they are to where they want to be.” Coaching is essentially about helping individuals regulate and direct their interpersonal and intrapersonal resources to better attain their goals. Whether it is personal or professional coaching, the process of coaching, at its most fundamental level, entails providing support and advice. This 5-minute video provides an introduction to the two core processes underlying all forms of coaching. Whether in the context of psychological first aid, disaster mental health, or peer paracounseling, understanding the two elements of coaching can enhance any intervention. This brief video will be useful to aspiring coaches, those providing psychological first aid, or peer paracounselors.