In the post yesterday I received my Diploma in Coaching from the Centre for Coaching. This was the culmination of long study, residential courses in Bromley, Kent, thoughtful reflection on my therapeutic process and practice, and analysis of sessions, quite apart from countless written assignments and a long dissertation.

The temptation was to file the diploma certificate away with all the others, but this time I am not going to do that. I realise that I have always shied away from making public my achievements, but that this has consequences both for my clients and for me. Why not frame it and put it on the wall? There is nothing wrong with celebrating achievement, and it helps boost our sense that we are qualified for what we do and proud of it.

So this is the first thing that is going on the wall in my new office on 1st December. And I may even get the counselling diploma out as well and frame that too!

Kim Richardson
the therapists' coach
01453 751457
www.therapysuccess.com
www.linkedin.com/in/therapysuccess

I have been ill for a week. Although this is disruptive for clients, especially clients who rely on us on perhaps a weekly basis, or even more frequently, it's also good for everyone concerned to be reminded that we are only human - and that in most cases we are not indispensible!

Can you as therapists allow yourself to be ill, and to take time off, without feeling guilty? It's important!

Kim Richardson
the therapists' coach
01453 751457
www.therapysuccess.com
www.linkedin.com/in/therapysuccess