Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy vs. Coaching?
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are graduate level mental health professionals (i.e., a Master's or Doctoral degree) in marriage and family therapy, trained in psychotherapy, family systems, with an average of 13 years of clinical practice. Eleane Young is a Licensed and Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) trained to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples, and family systems as referenced in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) which is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.
Eleane, in the role of Coach seeks to assist individuals to elevate performance in a specific area like Cultivating Healthy Relationships
Is Coaching Therapy?
Therapists who offer Coaching services should possess a clear understanding of how Coaching and Therapy are different, be able to explain those differences to potential coaching clients and maintain proper boundaries with those clients to avoid allegations of practicing Psychotherapy in a Coaching environment.
What’s the difference between a Therapist and a Coach?
Coaching and Psychotherapy are entirely different professions and should be treated as such by those who wish to work in either or both capacities.
Psychotherapists are professionals with a depth of knowledge in personal development, goal achievement strategies, and as a result are ideal candidates for the coaching profession. However, when offering both therapy and coaching services, therapists need to clearly delineate those offerings and designated arenas.
According to The International Coaching Federation (ICF), coaching is the future-focused practice of partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Professional coaching focuses on setting goals, creating outcomes, and managing personal change. 2 The IAC defines coaching as a transformative process for personal and professional awareness, discovery, and growth.3 According to the IFC, a coach is responsible for discovering, clarifying, and aligning with what the client wants to achieve; encouraging client self-discovery; eliciting client-generated solutions and strategies; and holding the clients responsible and accountable for meeting goals and creating outcomes. (Griffin, M. (2022, February). Attorney articles: Coaching vs therapy. CAMFT.)
Is there an age requirement to engage in CHR Connections?
Yes, individuals must be at least 21 years of age to engage in any of The Cultivating Healthy Relationship connect options as noted in all our Consent Forms.
Are there any requirements before engaging in CHR Connections?
Cultivating Healthy Relationships connect options require a signed Consent Form and Contract Agreement Form to join our Collective Connect Groups and to participate in the individual Coaches Corner encounters. Consent Form is made available when scheduling and the Contract Agreement Form will be sent via email following your booking.
What is the CHR Monthly Gathering?
The CHR Monthly Gathering, “Can We Talk”! is a monthly adult discussion forum with a reserved group of individuals who meet virtually for a duration of two hours per Gathering. The Forum is provided with no therapeutic intent but as a space for attendees to gather and connect with Host Eleane Young, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Relationship Strategist to discuss often challenging but current and relevant relational topics of the day. However, the opportunity to share a point of view and be heard can be therapeutic.
The CHR Monthly Gathering is reserved for a specified number of individuals (space available), who connect on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 3pm-5pm (EST), for twelve months to explore topics and share feedback which may assist attendees to gain tools and strategies and support their endeavor to cultivate healthy relationships.