Spiritual Direction vs Coaching vs Therapy (A Catholic Perspective)

About this episode

This episode explores the differences between spiritual direction, coaching, and therapy from a Catholic perspective.

Many people ask me about the difference between spiritual direction, coaching, and therapy. What exactly are they, and how might you know what you need? In this episode, I walk through how each of these forms of support serves a different purpose in the life of a Catholic seeking holiness. I explain how spiritual direction helps you discern God’s voice, how therapy supports emotional healing, and how coaching helps you take practical steps forward in your calling. If you’ve ever wonde...

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Canning

Topics covered

• spiritual direction
• coaching
• therapy
• Catholic perspective
• emotional healing
• discernment

Keywords

• spiritual direction
• coaching
• therapy
• Catholic
• holiness
• emotional healing
• discernment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Catholic

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