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4. Processing in the present
Definition
Focus full attention on the client, processing information at the
level of the mind, body, heart and/or spirit, as appropriate. The
coach expands the client’s awareness of how to experience
thoughts and issues on these various levels, when and as
appropriate. The coach utilizes what is happening in the session
itself (client’s behavior, patterns, emotions, and the relationship
between coach and client, etc.) to assist the client toward
greater self-awareness and positive, appropriate action.
Effect
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The client is free to express and engage with present
reality.
2. The client is unencumbered by past or future
preoccupations or concerns.
3. The client benefits from coaching insight and support
on all levels.
4. The coach is highly attuned to subtle communications
from the client.
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The coach is aware of the dynamics occurring within
the session, within the client, and between coach and
client, and understands how the dynamics are affecting
the client and the coaching.
The coach has a simultaneous and holistic awareness of
the client’s communications at all levels.
The coach is able to discern whether the client is
communicating from the past, present or future.
The coach allows the client the opportunity to process
and clarify the coach’s questions and comments.
The coach allows the client the opportunity to process
his or her own thoughts and responses.