Episode 9: Psychologist as Collaborative Coach

In this episode, John interviews Lori Gephart, a psychologist from the Greater Pittsburgh area on her work as a collaborative coach.  Collaborative coaching is yet another area of practice for specially trained psychologists. Lori talks about her role as a collaborative coach in the divorce process. Skills related to collaborative coaching include helping clients identify shared interests and engage in interest-based resolution.  The collaborative coach also assists with improving communication, facilitating teamwork, providing information on marital transition, and referring for psychotherapy when needed. Lori also outlines information about training, networking, and becoming more involved in the collaborative coaching arena.

At the end of the podcast, the listener will be able to:

1. Define the role of a Collaborative Coach.
2. Identify the role of the Child Specialist.
3. Explain the additional training needed to be a collaborative coach

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Resources

Lori Gephart's Homepage                           Follow Lori on Twitter @NHPAwellness

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

What Clients Say About Their Experience in the Collaborative Divorce Process
Linda Wray

The Role of the Mental Health Professional In the Collaborative Process 
Nancy Fishman

The Divorce Experience: A Study of Divorce at Midlife and Beyond
AARP

An Empirical Analysis of Collaborative Practice
John Lande