July 29, 2008
Out of all the Life coaching accreditations, which one is the best (NLP, ICF, CPCC etc)?
Naushad asked:
I want to be a life coach but I am a lawyer and know nothing about psychology except for a few books I have read. I want to become a good life coach. Doing a psychology degree first would have been my best option but I am 37 and need to work. Is it still worth doing a psychology degree first?
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I want to be a life coach but I am a lawyer and know nothing about psychology except for a few books I have read. I want to become a good life coach. Doing a psychology degree first would have been my best option but I am 37 and need to work. Is it still worth doing a psychology degree first?
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July 31, 2008
michele :
It makes absolutely no difference whatsoever, which type of "accreditation" you pursue, because "life coaching" is not state regulated. The accreditation mills will happily take your money, but they offer you NO protection. They are NOT - NONE OF THEM - "legitimate", as far as preparing you to offer psychotherapeutic services in the USA.
In addition, unless you are actually licensed by the state in which you reside, to practice psychology, you would be breaking the law by doing so, and could EASILY be sued and/or prosecuted. No genuine agency providing malpractice insurance to mental health practitioners will touch a "life coach".
Short answer: don't waste your money on "life coaching" accreditation. It's an unnecessary waste of time and money. If you want to provide therapy - get an actual degree (bare minimum of a master's degree) and a state recognized credential (e.g., LPC, LMHC, psychologist).