The theory of strengths also implies a theory of disorder that proceeds from knowing what is right in a person: pathology is the opposite, or the absence, or the excess of the strengths. Chris Peterson left a table that details this theory....

Client mental health issues can complicate coaching efforts and forestall positive behavioral change. This webinar, with guest presenter, Shelley Carson, PhD, guides us to better understand the boundaries of coaching and build awareness to the important red flags for when a referral to an outside specialist may be necessary.

Dan Siegel, PhD presents "Mindsight in Health and Creative Leadership" at the 2012 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference.

Lilian Cheung, PhD, presents "Meditation & Mindfulness in Health, Work & Life" at the 2012 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference.

Dr. David Katz presents "The Road to Health: From Less Travelled, to Lesser Resistance" at the 2012 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference.

Having met many wonderful coaches at the Harvard Medical School conference (this year's event is next week -- be sure to join us!) and other IOC events, I know I am not alone in having found myself with clients who have experienced a wide range of mental health challenges -- substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc....

Dr. Sally Ourieff provides a comprehensive resource listing the signs and symptoms that act as "red flags" when mental health issues are present.

Top Ten Indicators to Refer a Client to a Mental Health Professional

This article explores the relatioship between coaching and mental health issues.  Coaching functions in a world dominated by the medical model of mental health, where problems are viewed as illnesses to be diagnosed and treated. The coaching industry also functions alongside many other helping by talking activities, such as counselling...

The Almost Effect™ was developed at Harvard Medical School in collaboration with many experts from Harvard Medical School, Hazelden and other institutions.  ...