Psychology for Coaches

In this course participants learn to use psychological tools, theories and frameworks to create transformational change opportunities for their clients.

Exploring points of tension between different schools of psychology, including psychoanalysis, behaviorism, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology, positive psychology, and Buddhist psychology, the course focuses on three key questions:

1. How do we become who we are?
2. Can people change and, if so, how?
3. How can we as coaches create the optimal context for clients to change in the ways they want to change?

On completion of the course participants understand the relevance of psychological research to coaching practice and are able to:

• Speak knowledgeably about different psychological tools, theories and frameworks
• Tie specific psychological tools, theories and frameworks to specific ICF core competencies
• Apply psychological research in coaching practice to support desired client outcomes