What are the differences in qualifications between Therapy & Coaching?

• Therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced degrees and clinical training. Experience towards licensure is gained through 3000+ hours of internship.

• Coaches have certifications from various coaching programs but typically do not require advanced degrees in psychology or mental health. Experience is practical with expertise in a specific area (e.g., business, life, wellness) are often emphasized.

What is the difference between coaching and therapy?

• Coaching is present and future focused. It is specific towards achieving personal or professional goals through guidance and motivation. It involves creating action plans, setting clear objectives, developing skills, and holding clients accountable. Sessions are short-term and flexible, tailored to individual progress and needs.

  • Specific goals to achieve.

  • Enhancing performance or skills.

  • Need motivation and accountability.

  • No significant mental health issues.

• Therapy Past and Present-Oriented: addresses both past experiences and current issues impacting mental health. Aims to treat mental health conditions, emotional difficulties, and psychological trauma. Focused on insight, resolution of deep-rooted issues to promote healing.

  • Experiencing mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD.

  • Need to heal from past trauma or emotional difficulties.

  • In-depth exploration and resolution of psychological issues.

  • Need formal diagnosis and treatment plan for mental health conditions.

My team would like professional group coaching. Do you offer this?

• Absolutely. I have worked with groups on leadership skill building, obstacles faced as a leader, general wellness & burnout prevention, authentic leadership.

What is Circle Coaching?

• Circle Coaching is a unique coaching experience for the client. In your session, you will be coached by multiple coaches during your 60 min session time. These extremely experienced coaches will take turns collaborating with you to unlock difficult obstacles in your life. What makes this such a wonderful experience is that you will be provided different perspectives in one 60 min setting. Saving you time and energy.

Do you offer corporate events?

• Absolutely! We’d love to connect and discuss how we can meet the needs of executives and stakeholders. Typically, we set up a time to gather information and determine if we’re a good fit. Open Sky offers interactive workshops, targeted presentations, and facilitation of impactful conversations, among other services!

Can you help our company plan an event?

• We would love to help you grow your event idea. At Open Sky we offer a diverse collection of knowledge and experiences in planning events of any size. It would be our pleasure to partner with you on creating a memorable event. Send us an email and let’s get started.