103: Coaching vs. Therapy vs. Consulting vs. Spiritual Healing: What is the Difference? With Dana Skaggs and Sylvia Worsham
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There is a time and place for therapy, coaching, consulting, and spiritual healing, but do you know the differences? In this episode, Dana Skaggs and Sylvia Worsham join me for this important discussion!
When working with or as a therapist, coach, consultant, or healer, or hiring one to work with, it is important that you find the right person to help with your specific needs. We discuss collaboration over competition, the goals of each practice, and the importance of finding qualified professionals in the coaching and therapy industry.
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Key Takeaways:
01:21 The Importance of Collaboration Over Competition in all industries
11:41 The Role of Goals in Therapy and Coaching
19:28 Introduction and the Importance of Qualified Professionals
21:43 Setting Healthy Boundaries in your life and business
27:02 Trusting Your Instincts and Speaking Up for your health, mindset and wellbeing
37:39 The Value of Collaboration and Support
Who are Dana Skaggs and Sylvia Worsham:
Sylvia Worsham is an international best selling author, certified Speaker Trainer & Turning Points Coach who guides women entrepreneurs from a turning point to the implementation of new habits that lead to a breakthrough.
Since 2017, Sylvia has coached nearly 100 women entrepreneurs to overcome their negative mindset and replace it with new habits that lead to breakthroughs.
In 2021, she wrote the bestseller Journey to Me: Trust the Wisdom of Change. From a perfectionist to a confident advocate of being real, Sylvia's all about embracing who you truly are.
Dana Skaggs has been called "The Queen of Boundaries" because she’s very adept at helping people understand how their lack of healthy boundaries is contributing to their problems.
Dana has a master’s degree in clinical psychology and is a licensed psychotherapist. She has been in private practice for 15 years specializing in anxiety and adjustment issues along with trauma work. She’s also a board member for the Intermountain Psychological Association for 4 years and has been elected for 2 more.
Dana is a frequent guest on WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities discussing how to navigate the emotional terrain of everyday problems. She also contributed to the article “Second Opinions: How You Can Leverage Mindset to Change Behaviour” in the Journal “A Plus” from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mic Drop Moments:
"We're all about collaboration over competition. If you're a client and need help, we want you to get the help you need, even if it means referring you to someone else."
"Trust your gut. If you feel you need a spiritual healer, therapist, or coach, you're probably being guided to the right person."
"The relationship between the therapist and the client has a huge impact on the efficacy of therapy, more than the education or experience of the therapist."
"It's crucial to find the person that resonates with you, whether it's a therapist, coach, or consultant. If you're not clicking, it's best to find someone else."
"In therapy, I always ask my clients: how will you be different when you no longer need to come here? We break this down into small, measurable goals."
"In coaching, we focus on the present moment and future goals. If you're dealing with something like PTSD, that's where therapy is crucial."
"Coaching is a forward-based practice, focusing on where we are now and where we want to go, while therapy often addresses past trauma."
"Finding the right expert is essential. Word of mouth is powerful because it comes from people who have experienced the value firsthand."
"If you're not getting the value you expected, have a conversation with your service provider. If things don't improve, don't hesitate to move on to someone else."
"People pay us to compress their time. They want to achieve their goals faster with our guidance and expertise."
Resources:
Abundant Business Women Facebook Group
Past episode with Dana Skaggs
Past episode with Sylvia Worsham
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