Bethany Colaprete

What is Resistance in Coaching?

The definition of resistance is any thought or behavior that impedes or stops the change process. Some may use the term “self-sabotage” to describe resistance and is rooted in counterproductive conscious or unconscious patterns. These patterns may be: negativity, disorganization, indecisiveness, negative self-talk and the inner critic. Resistance in coaching refers to the client’s reluctanceContinue reading “What is Resistance in Coaching?”

How to Practice Radical Acceptance

If you haven’t, check out Part 1: Radical Acceptance: What it IS and ISN’T to understand more about why there may be resistance to this concept. Radical acceptance can be beneficial for several reasons. First, it helps us acknowledge and come to terms with reality as it is, rather than resisting or denying it. ThisContinue reading “How to Practice Radical Acceptance”

Radical Acceptance: What It IS and ISN’T

Radical acceptance empowers us to let go of what we cannot control, make peace with the present moment, and focus our energy on creating a new way of being with discomfort and pain.

What is Integrative Mental Health Coaching?

“So, you’re a life coach?” This quasi-question is common for me when people ask about what I “do” for a living. Before I started my business my response was “I’m a mental health professional. Counselor. Therapist” because that’s very much how I identified myself. People knew exactly what that was and how to categorize me.Continue reading “What is Integrative Mental Health Coaching?”

Part 1: What is the Difference Between Therapy and Coaching

I get this question ALL the time. Understanding the difference isn’t intuitive, so asking this question is important if you’re looking for the kind of help that matches your needs. As a therapist and coach, it’s clear to me when I am counseling vs coaching. It’s not always clear to others. Here are some differences:Continue reading “Part 1: What is the Difference Between Therapy and Coaching”