Social difference and relational coaching: finding new freedoms in working with identity

In this article we explore some of the processes involved in dealing with Social Difference (SD) in coaching. Using examples from our own practice, we consider several factors, including the identity work involved in navigating the experience of SD in one-to-one coaching. Dealing with experiences of...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychology
Main Authors:	Tammy Tawadros, Erik de Haan, David Birch
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Subjects:	coaching identity social difference working alliance implicated subject compassion
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1379659/full

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