Non-directive coaching to support wellbeing: The impact of coaching on the wellbeing of informal cancer carers
Journal article
Collins, J. 2025. Non-directive coaching to support wellbeing: The impact of coaching on the wellbeing of informal cancer carers. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. 23 (1), pp. 82-96. https://doi.org/10.24384/ftv6-fe82
Authors | Collins, J. |
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Abstract | Informal cancer carers experience lower wellbeing than the general population. An evidence base demonstrates wellbeing impacts of coaching, yet few cancer carer interventions use coaching. This study delivered a 4-session coaching intervention with 11 cancer carers, using post-intervention interviews to ascertain the impact of coaching on carers’ wellbeing. The study argues that non-directive coaching improves carer wellbeing by building a ‘safe space’ for carers to be heard, rather than emphasizing goal-setting or prescribing wellbeing topics. This research demonstrates the value of coaching in supporting cancer carers’ wellbeing, highlighting how coaching reduces negative-self talk and scaffolds carers’ permission to prioritize themselves. |
Keywords | Carer coaching; Cancer; Negative self-talk; Wellbeing coaching; Non-directive; Coaching |
Year | 2025 |
Journal | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
Journal citation | 23 (1), pp. 82-96 |
Publisher | Oxford Brookes University |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.24384/ftv6-fe82 |
Official URL | https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/items/8d1f2b2c-61ac-402d-92f7-ab34f57ab5ce/1/ |
Publication dates | |
01 Jan 2025 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 02 Jul 2025 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/9v53z/non-directive-coaching-to-support-wellbeing-the-impact-of-coaching-on-the-wellbeing-of-informal-cancer-carers
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