S1 Episode 03: Ethics - Coaching and Mental Health 1 with Dr Jenny Forge

Claire Pedrick MCC and Dr Jenny Forge ACC in conversation about coaching, ethics and mental health.

 

Check out other episodes on coaching and mental health with

• Anne Archer
• Verity Symcox
• Jenny Forge - on her new book Coaching in Mental Health Settings and Beyond

Takeaways

• Coaching should be safe enough for the coach, the client, and the world they inhabit.
• Awareness is key in coaching, both of oneself and of the client's cues and needs.
• Power dynamics can shift in coaching, and coaches need to be aware of when the client may be giving them power.
• Knowing when someone is not robust enough to handle their own issues is important in coaching.
• Confidentiality in coaching should be maintained unless there is a risk of harm to the client or others.
• Coaches should be aware of their own limitations and seek appropriate support and supervision.
• The stories we tell ourselves can impact our mental well-being, and coaching can offer an opportunity to challenge and rewrite those stories.
• When working with clients who have mental health challenges, coaches should be mindful of their own emotions and biases and seek appropriate referrals when necessary.

 

Keywords

coaching, ethics, mental health, safety, awareness, power dynamics, supervision, self-reflection, confidentiality, medication, psychosis