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Life Coaching Becomes Popular on Main Street
Stigma attached to therapy doesn’t show its face

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, October 2, 2008 – Therapy or counseling often conjure up an image of someone in crisis or out of control. In contrast, life coaching is viewed as positive, forward-thinking and insightful.

For decades, people seeking counseling for various life challenges have primarily done so in secrecy.  Today, more people are seeking life coaching as an alternative to traditional therapy.  A distinction must be made.  Often times, people do need medical intervention, traditional therapy and possibly medication in particular situations.

Life coaching is different from therapy in numerous ways.  First of all, its intent is more forward thinking and life planning.  Life coaches work in conjunction with their clients to co-actively develop strategies for financial success, time management, holistic health, communications, healthy living, relationships, spiritual quests, even college entrance exams and all points in between.

Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO of the Spencer Institute for Life Coaching states, “There is no particular background that makes the perfect life coach.  Coaches frequently come from a background in fitness, wellness, communications, leadership, law, medicine, nursing, religion, and Eastern studies.  Frequently, psychologists and counselors, who have had their fill of insurance forms, negativity, and antiquated philosophies, seek the Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training to transition their careers.”

Life coach training (depending on the focus of the program) includes education in neurolinguistic programming, motivational strategies, sports psychology, hypnosis, communications, conflict resolution, wellness concepts, stress management, personality typing, and several other synergistic tools of success.

The Spencer Institute can be contacted at http://www.spencerinstitute.com.

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Editor’s Note: Dr. John Spencer Ellis holds two bachelors degrees (business & health science), an MBA, and a doctorate in education. He also completed doctoral level studies in naturopathy. He holds fifteen certifications including massage therapy, plyometrics, self-defense, fitness kick boxing, fitness boxing, nutrition coaching, water fitness, exercise rehabilitation, golf conditioning, Pilates, personal training, clinical hypnotherapy, sports hypnosis, PACE circuit training and yoga. John is a member of the American Sleep Association, National Sleep Foundation, and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine. He holds a 2nd degree black belt in kung-fu, completed the Ironman triathlon, and finished 5th at the U.S. National Biathlon Championships.  His medical training includes a license in radiological technology, a medical assisting certification, and training in McKenzie rehabilitation. He has specialized training in ropes course facilitation and corporate teambuilding. John was nominated for the California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award.