Cognitive behavioral coaching

Table of Contents

Introduction3

Discussion3

Definition3

Historical overview:4

Effectiveness of CBC techniques5

Differences in the use of cognitive behavioral approaches5

Change theory and Goal theory6

Advantages and disadvantages of cognitive behavioral coaching7

Conclusion8

Cognitive behavioral coaching

Introduction

The aim of life coaching in one's personal and professional life is emotional, sustained cognitive and behavioral changes, which ultimately leads to performance enhancement and the achievement of the set objectives (Douglas & McCauley, 1999).

Therefore, cognitive behavioral coaching (CBC) are goal focused and time limited. It is a non therapeutic approach, which deals with non clinical problems and challenges associated with life coaching.

The principles of cognitive behavioral coaching are based on the concept of in adequate problem solving skills or inability of the application of problem solving skills in difficult and problematic situations by individuals. Cognitive behavior theory is therefore, a combination of rational emotive theory, social cognitive theory and goal setting theory, which provides solution focused approaches and cognitive behavioral therapies specifically targeting problem solving inabilities of individuals. (Palmer & Szymanska, 2008)

Recent research on Cognitive behavioral coaching has emphasized on adapting clinical models and psychotherapeutic approaches by developing the concept of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The CBC approach is one of the prime approaches of dealing with problem solving inabilities of individuals around the world (Sparrow, 2006).

Discussion

Definition

Cognitive behavioral coaching has been defined as a branch of coaching psychology, which is derived from the well established principles and implications of cognitive behavioral therapy and theory (e.g. Beck, 1976, 2005; Ellis, 1962). It is therefore a systemic application of behavioral methods and approaches in order to enhance experience and well being of organizations and individuals, which do not have significant clinical issue or severe level of distress.

The major difference between Cognitive Behavioral coaching and cognitive-behavioral therapy is treatment of non-clinical issues and challenges and emphasis on the enhancement of wellbeing by developing problem solving approaches and methods by proper utilization of specific coaching techniques such as the 'the rocking chair exercise' (Coaching Academy, 2001)and 'miracle question' (de Shazer, 1988) where as Cognitive behavioral therapy approaches are based on the fundamental principle that an individual's cognitions play a significant and primary role in the development and maintenance of emotional and behavioral responses to life situation

Historical overview:

The concept of behavioral therapy techniques emerged in the 1920's, but the combination of behavioral therapy techniques and cognitive therapy techniques emerged after 1960's theories.

The development of CBT can be divided into the following stages

1st stage:

The emergence of contemporary Behavior Therapy embarks the start of 1 stage of the development of cognitive behavioral theories. Behaviorists like Pavlov, Watson and Skinner are the pioneers of this stage.

The classical conditioning theory by Pavlov and the operant conditioning theory presented by Skinner demonstrated that behavioral modification can be utilized to alter individual's behaviors and reactions to the stimuli.

2nd stage:

The second stage stared with the emergence of approaches relating to cognitive therapies. The fundamental principles behind the development of approaches relating to cognitive therapy are the thoughts that mediate between stimuli, such as emotions and external ...