Looking forward to be here now...

So today would mark the first day of my CPCP training with ICA. Lots of acronyms to make me sound important. No really...It is. Not. "Certified Professional Coach Program with the International Coaching Association. There, get it?

I have to admit the focal interest point that sparked my motivation to do this was the very process that was outlined in one of my classes today: The major defining factor of "Coaching" vs. "Counseling" is the very perspective and direction with which one works. I liked that before anyone was formal about it. Therapy is incredible, necessary even for some ( like me in the past) but it does indeed focus on roots, and genesis of issues, diving deep into the places we sometimes need to, but sometimes don't.

Conversely, coaching is more about working in tandem with someone to set goals and move forward. No deep dives or regression sessions. No painstaking awkward moments of that strange discovery of Uncle who-knows-who saying what? or the lengthy stand off sessions of push/pull to let go. (sounds funny doesnt...push/pull to let go). I, personally think both systems are truly necessary to progress in this life. Both paths are worthy of the effort and hopefully help you categorize and manage how we got here, but more importantly, what we choose to take from where we are NOW in order to get to that place...mental or physical, visable or visionary of a calm, better, improved and focused version of how we wish to be.

I am not a woman of black and whites, right and wrongs, hard boundaries and rough angles. I like flow, the inclusion of possibilities and of non-exclusivity. I haven't figured it out yet, but I see the difference, I understand the definitions, and I embrace the positive effects of the two in order to practice the one. (huh?)

Day one...concluded. Munch on that. Spit it out. Whatever effects you positively is fine with me.