Cathy Liska When going through a divorce, the changes to immediate family and living arrangements and even budgeting are well-recognized. Beyond this there are changes to the social life, connections within any faith-based community, relationships with extended family, individual confidence, and of course emotional well-being. While as a coach, there are a multitude of challenges to recognize and address, coaching does provide a positive process for focusing on the future.
What are effective approaches to divorce coaching?  Because of the extent of changes after a divorce, exploring goals in all areas makes sense. At the Center for Coaching Certification, coaches ask clients what they want and probe for specific goals in six categories: Personal, Relationships, Career, Financial, Health, and Lifestyle. Considering each of these makes sense following a divorce and empowers the coaching client to focus on their future.
Coaching involves change and Certified Professional Coaches provide clients with a tool for creating the focus and habits the coaching client wants to support achieving their goals.
As coaching progresses, the client chooses which goals are their highest priority. Â Coaching then focuses on developing a strategy to achieve results. Â The coaching process ensures meaningful progress and builds confidence.
What are the special considerations for a coach when their client is going through a divorce?
