This week we explore the "Life Help" Professions. We are talking the difference between Mental Healthcare Workers & Life Coaches. If you have ever wondered what is the difference between a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, social worker and life coach this episode is for you. Come dive in with us. Share an episode with a friend.
Sources:
- https://www.amberbarrerocounseling.com/post/life-coach-vs-therapist-vs-psychologist-vs-psychiatrist-what-s-the-difference
- https://achology.com/helping-people/the-complete-history-of-life-coaching-and-its-predecessors/
- https://paperbell.com/blog/history-of-coaching/
- https://www.iienstitu.com/en/blog/life-coaching-history
- https://psychcentral.com/lib/history-of-psychotherapy#psychotherapy-today
- https://time.com/6282500/ancient-roots-of-psychotherapy/
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/counselor-vs-therapist-5220991
- https://psyche.co/ideas/life-coaching-is-unregulated-and-growing-rapidly-should-it-be-reined-in
- https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/life-coaching-and-stigma-psychiatry
- https://www.kriitmaa.com/blog/unpacking-life-coaching-debunking-myths-celebrating-successes
- https://www.boisestate.edu/online/2025/11/06/social-work-vs-counseling-similarities-differences-and-how-to-choose-your-path/
Challenge:
Look up the credentials of any of the "Life Help" Professionals you may interact with even if only on social media.
Quote:
No bird soars to high if he soars with his own wings. - William Blake
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