Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Techniques for Dummies - Paperback

by Helen Whitten (Author)

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching (CBC) takes the highly effective techniques and principles of CBT off the therapists couch and in to the work place and the home.

Whether you're already a coach, interested in becoming one or new to the subject; this friendly guide covers the origins and principles of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching and walks you step-by-step through the coaching process. The book explains how to use the tools and techniques of CBC to challenge negative thinking, make positive changes, achieve goals and improve effectiveness in your personal and professional life.

Coverage includes:

• The principles and the basics of CBC
• The Attributes of the CB Coach and the CBC Process
• The CBC toolkit for Work and Life
• Exploring Potential and working with Relationships
• Managing Career Transitions and maintaining Peak Performance

About the author

Helen Whitten is an experienced and accredited coach, facilitator, mediator and writer. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Positiveworks London, a consultancy company providing coaching and development programmes to people in the public and private sector throughout the world.

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Learn to:

• Master the tools and techniques of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
• Coach yourself and others to greater success and happiness
• Use CBC techniques at home and at work
• Overcome negative thoughts and take responsibility for your actions

Master the skills of Cognitive Behavioural Coaching to think differently and achieve more

Cognitive Behavioural Coaching combines the highly effective strategies of CBT with the practical approaches of coaching to offer a sensible, solutions-oriented approach to mastering your thoughts and achieving your goals. Here expert author Helen Whitten explains the fundamental principles of CB Coaching and gives you the tools and techniques you need to help yourself and others to challenge unconstructive thoughts, take responsibility for your actions and enhance happiness, performance and achievement in all areas of your life.

• Understand the basics of CBC - learn how the technique has evolved, explore how the mind works and get to grips with the basic principles of CB Coaching
• Work through the coaching process - understand and develop the attributes of a CB coach and work through the coaching cycle, from developing a client relationship and challenging negative thoughts to managing set-backs and maintaining continuous progress.
• Tailor your CB Coaching toolkit for work and life - coach yourself to greater success personally and professionally, boost your confidence, improve relationships and recognise your potential
• Apply Cognitive Behavioural Coaching in organisations - introduce tools and techniques in to the workplace to improve your management skills and coach others to increase performance, improve communication and effectively handle conflict

Open the book and find:

• Clear explanations of what CBC is and what you can achieve with it
• Guidance on becoming a successful CB Coach
• Tools to help you develop assertive communication skills
• Help to recognise problematic thinking patterns and remove mental road blocks
• Tips on managing expectations and setting realistic goals for change
• Strategies to motivate yourself and others to change
• Advice on developing emotional intelligence
• Tips to help you develop and maintain healthy relationships

Author Biography

Helen Whitten is an experienced and accredited coach, mediator, facilitator and trainer and is the founder and Managing Director of Positiveworks a company providing coaching, development programmes, and facilitation services to a wide range of clients. Helen regularly uses Cognitive Behavioural and Neuro-Linguistic Programming approaches to produce practical thinking systems to help individuals achieve greater potential in their lives and careers.