Helen Whitten 
Cognitive Behavioural Coaching Techniques For Dummies 

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.

Зміст

Introduction 1

Part I: Introducing Cognitive Behavioural Coaching 7

Chapter 1: The Principles behind CBC 9

Chapter 2: The Basics of CBC 21

Chapter 3: Agreeing the Aims and Scope of CBC 45

Chapter 4: Assessing the Attributes of the CB Coach 63

Part II: The CBC Process 79

Chapter 5: Sounding Out the First Session 81

Chapter 6: Challenging Unconstructive Thoughts 101

Chapter 7: Managing Setbacks and Obstacles 117

Chapter 8: Focusing on the Final Session and Continuous Development 129

Chapter 9: Managing Self: Developing Self-Confidence 143

Part III: The CBC Toolkit in Work and Life 161

Chapter 10: Exploring Your Client’s Potential 163

Chapter 11: Working with Relationships 179

Chapter 12: Making Choices and Decisions 197

Chapter 13: Achieving a Healthy and Balanced Lifestyle 213

Chapter 14: Managing Career Transitions 233

Chapter 15: Meeting the Manager as Coach 251

Chapter 16: Addressing Performance Issues 267

Part IV: Applying CBC in Organisations 289

Chapter 17: Exploring Emotions and Communication in the Workplace 291

Chapter 18: Coaching Teams 315

Part V: The Part of Tens 333

Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Develop a Positive Focus 335

Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Accept You’re Human 341

Chapter 21: Ten Imagery Exercises to Develop Confidence 347

Appendix 357

Index 361

Про автора

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.