The International Society for Coaching Psychology is a membership body established to further the profession of coaching psychology. This international-oriented society for coaching psychologists seeks to encourage the continued development of research, theory, and practice in coaching psychology. They also enthusiastically support coaching psychologists in their practices.
What is Coaching Psychology?
Coaching psychology enhances well-being and performance in life and in work. Coaching psychology is a skill and a practice that uncovers various hidden psychological processes. It helps to uncover the hidden obstacles and mechanisms that prevent individuals from achieving their goals and dreams.
The History of The International Society for Coaching Psychology
The International Forum for Coaching Psychology was created in 2006 in London, England. Its purpose was to create a network of coaching psychologists, provide accreditation for coaching psychologists, collaborate between different countries, promote research, and identify what works.
In 2008, the Society for Coaching Psychology was created out of the forum. Its purpose was to further the mission of the forum, and to develop theory and practice in the field of coaching psychology. In 2011, the name was changed to The International Society for Coaching Psychology to reflect its global emphasis.
The Coaching Code of Ethics
As a professional society it was important to develop a code of ethics for its members. This code of ethics includes:
- Rights – the right of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, and self-determination should be respected and valued at all times.
- Recognition – members should recognize the limits of their competence and the standards by which they should practice.
- Relationships – coaching psychologists should establish good and trusting relationships with their clients while recognizing boundaries and limits.
- Representation – coaches should represent themselves with professionalism, accuracy, and honesty.
- Responsibility – coaches should recognize their responsibility to uphold standards of conduct, a code of ethics, and their professional obligations to their clients. They should maintain professional integrity at all times, and pursue continuous professional development.
- Respect – have respect for each and every client, comply with all reasonable requests from clients, and respect their aspirations and goals.
The International Society for Coaching Psychology has also created a Guide to Coaching Psychology Practice which can be used by members to help them create, develop, and maintain their practices. It helps to ensure that they incorporate all aspects of the code of ethics into their practice model, and gives them a guide to becoming the best coaching psychologists they can be.
The Future of Coaching Psychology
The fields of coaching and psychology, though different, also have many things in common. The juxtaposition of psychology with coaching works to create a client/coach relationship that delves deeper and aims higher.
The future looks bright for both these fields as individuals try to find ways to reach the goals and improve their lives. The International Society for Coaching Psychology will be working to ensure that members are trained, certified, and skilled in working as coaching psychology.
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Fred Philips
Business Coach
Writing Team, Coaches Training Blog Community
Good to hear that there is an organization like this as the coaching and psychology fields complement each other and by working together to help others both fields will flourish.