How do you support a coachee or mentee with emotional or psychological issues?

3 Provide feedback and guidance

The third step to supporting your coachee or mentee with emotional or psychological issues is to provide feedback and guidance that is relevant, constructive, and empowering. This means focusing on their strengths, achievements, and potential, rather than their weaknesses, failures, or limitations. It also means offering suggestions, advice, or referrals that are based on their goals, needs, and preferences, rather than your own opinions, assumptions, or agendas. By providing feedback and guidance, you can help your coachee or mentee to recognize their value, to develop their skills and confidence, and to access the support they need.

4 Respect boundaries and limitations

The fourth step to supporting your coachee or mentee with emotional or psychological issues is to respect the boundaries and limitations of your role and expertise. This means being aware of the scope and purpose of your coaching or mentoring relationship, and not exceeding it or abusing it. It also means being honest and transparent about your qualifications, credentials, and experience, and not claiming or implying that you can provide services or solutions that you are not trained or authorized to do. By respecting boundaries and limitations, you can protect yourself and your coachee or mentee from potential harm, liability, or conflict.

5 Practice self-care and supervision

The fifth step to supporting your coachee or mentee with emotional or psychological issues is to practice self-care and supervision. This means taking care of your own physical, mental, and emotional health, and seeking help if you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out. It also means seeking feedback, guidance, or support from your peers, mentors, or supervisors, and following ethical and professional standards and codes of conduct. By practicing self-care and supervision, you can enhance your well-being, your competence, and your credibility as a coach or mentor.

6 Review and evaluate

The sixth and final step to supporting your coachee or mentee with emotional or psychological issues is to review and evaluate the coaching or mentoring process and outcomes. This means soliciting and providing feedback, measuring and celebrating progress, and identifying and addressing challenges or gaps. It also means acknowledging and appreciating the learning and growth that both parties have achieved, and planning and preparing for the next steps or the closure of the relationship. By reviewing and evaluating, you can ensure that your coachee or mentee is satisfied, empowered, and ready to move forward.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?