Remember the story about the king that had a mouse that wouldn’t leave, so they got a cat to get rid of the mouse? Then they got a dog to get rid of the cat. Then they got a lion to get rid of the dog. Then they got an elephant to get rid of the lion. Then in the end…they brought the mouse back to get rid of the elephant, and finally welcomed the mouse to stay for good.

That is a great tale, and it illuminates a stark similarity to the many mental health professional disciplines, but in reverse. Let me explain: medical doctors (MD’s) are often disdainful towards and critical of psychiatrists (also MD’s). Psychiatrists are often disdainful towards and critical of psychologists (PhD’s & PsyD’s). Psychologists are often disdainful towards and critical of marriage and family therapists (MFT’s). And MFT’s are often disdainful towards and critical of drug and alcohol counselors. And EVERYone seems to be disdainful towards and critical of coaches. Then in the end…they brought everyone together and realized that they all serve a very important, yet very different purpose, and even extended the coaches an invitation to stick around for good.

Granted, this may be an exaggerated simplification, but I know in these various fields there’s a certain amount of concern, if not disdain for “assumed” lesser modalities, not to mention the apprehension about competition. During my coaching certification we were invited to incorporate an abundance mentality with regard to all helping professions. I have resolved myself to accept that viewpoint. Sound too Pollyannaish? Well maybe, but there are over 6 billion people on this planet, and the President of the APA (American Psychologist Association) acknowledges that barely 30% of the needy people are being helped in the United States alone. With that in mind, I think there are plenty of people who need and want our help around the planet.

I am personally committed to incorporating any and all necessary professionals to see that my/our clients receive the needed help to achieve all that they desire. Additionally, I would never hesitate to refer my clients or their friends and family, to helping professionals as needed. My coaching practice primarily follows the CBT/Brief Therapy models to get to the core of my clients needs and/or obstacles, and to quickly move them forward, stretching their boundaries, and assumed limitations, in achieving their objectives. I seek to affect deep and sustainable change and growth.

Lastly, as a men’s coach, focused only on husbands, fathers, and men in recovery, certified by an ICF (International Coaching Federation) credentialed program, I willingly submit to the ICF’s Code of ethics. I welcome open dialogs with fellow like-minded professionals, believing that we can achieve much more together towards what’s best for our clients, and helping each other in our respective practices.

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