What is the difference between coaching and therapy, and how do I know which one to go to if I need help?
As physician coaches, we hear this question frequently. Therapy and coaching are both invaluable resources for personal growth and mental health, but they have distinct differences in their approaches and areas of focus.
In today’s episode, we talk with Dr. Priya Wagle, a certified life coach and otolaryngologist, about the benefits of therapy and coaching. We discuss how to determine which is best for you, dispel common misconceptions and stigmas, and explore the importance of these conversations in normalizing the need for help.
What you will learn:
- The differences between coaching vs. therapy
- Therapy tends to be more past-focused while helping clients regain a baseline level of function
- Coaching emphasizes future-focused thinking while optimizing the client’s potential
- Therapy and coaching allow us to consider different perspectives
Featured:
- Dr. Priya Wagle: Learn how to lead an intentional life by practicing self-love and mindfulness with Dr. Wagle.
- Learn more & Sign up for Arpita’s private Fall Group Coaching Cohorts HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma’s programs with Thought Work,MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Michael Hersh’s program at Better Physician Life, including 1-to-1 physician coaching and the associated online course, by visiting his website HERE.
