The AC Podcast

176: Practical Tips and Tools to Help Clients with Stress, Anxiety and Depression

In this Episode

Frances Masters, founder of Fusion Therapeutic Coaching, joins host Maxine Bell to discuss how coaches can work safely and effectively with clients who have stress, anxiety or depression. Frances defines the three conditions, their signs and symptoms and the impact on health and wellbeing. Learn about the Safe Space Model and the 4D worry technique. Frances’ pragmatic approach will enable your coaching practice and empower your clients.

Emergency Contact Numbers:

• WhatsApp Global Resources for Suicide Prevention
• Samaritans UK: Tel: 116 113 – Emergency helpline and suicide support
• Samaritans Ireland Tel: 116 123
• SHOUT - Text SHOUT TO 85258 - A UK-based emergency mental health text helpline
• UK Helplines
• Find a Helpline Worldwide – just type in your country and topic

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You Will Learn

• The power of listening and a holistic coaching approach
• Practical tips and tools for assessing and supporting clients wellbeing
• The significance of addressing innate human needs for emotional wellbeing

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Guest Bio

Frances Masters is the founder of Fusion Therapeutic Coaching, founding principal of the Integrated Coaching Academy and author of the trauma-focused book ‘PTSD Resolution’. She has been a coach-counsellor and trainer for over 20 years, with more than 30,000 hours of professional practice.

In 2008, Frances co-founded the Bedfordshire-based therapeutic coaching charity Reclaim Life and trained its volunteer coaches in the integrated model FUSION. That training later became the distance learner Therapeutic Coaching skills certificate and online diploma programmes (NCFE customised awards) along with the Mindfulness-Based Mind Management Skills Certificate. The Diploma is now in full alignment with high-level accreditation requirements of the Association for Coaching.

 

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