Coaching Psychology in the U.S.: Practice, Science, Quagmires and Practicalities

1. Vicki V. Vandaveer, Ph.D. Debut of Coaching Psychology in the U.S.: Practice, Science, Quagmires and Practicalities

2. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY IN THE U.S. • PRACTICE • Long history of one-on-one consultation to executives (1940’s) • <not called ‘coaching’ until more recently> • Many psychologists from Industrial/Organizational (I/O), clinical, counseling psychology – increasingly migrating practices to coaching in organizations • The practice area still referred to as the “wild west” (no agreement – definition, competencies, standards for practice)

3. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY IN THE U.S. • SCIENCE • First appearance of “coaching” in American journals – 1980’s • Not a lot of research until 1990’s – much more recently • SCP’s Consulting Psychology Journal – the primary journal for coaching – four special issues 1990’s to present • Some of our “quagmires” have impeded progress – beginning to change

4. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY IN THE U.S. • “QUAGMIRES” • Licensure • States each have own licensure law, requirements • Many General Applied Psychologists ignore law • Highly emotionally charged issue within I/O psychology • Disassociation on the part of many I/O’s from anything clinical • Credentialing • Because related to licensure – not valued by many academics • Science – Practice tensions

5. <<For Illustrative Purpose Only>> LICENSED PRACTICE Health Svc Providers (HSP) (Clinical, Counseling, Health, School, etc.) PRACTICE Applied Psych (non-HSP) (I/O, Consulting, Engineering, Sport, etc.) Migration of practice 2-Way Continuum of Competences PSYCHOLOGIST [Common core of Knowledge] SCIENCE Research (HSP) SCIENCE Research (non-HSP) • Exempt Setting • Teaching • Academic Institutions – research only • Research Institutions – research only LEADERSHIP / ORG’L MEASUREMENT CLINICAL HEALTH SPORT PSY EXEMPT Vandaveer – for APA Model Licensing Act TF

6. <<For Illustrative Purpose Only>> LICENSED PRACTICE Health Svc Providers (HSP) (Clinical, Counseling, Health, School, etc.) PRACTICE Applied Psych (non-HSP) (I/O, Consulting, Engineering, Sport, etc.) Migration of practice 2-Way Continuum of Competences PSYCHOLOGIST [Common core of Knowledge] SCIENCE Research (HSP) SCIENCE Research (non-HSP) • Exempt Setting • Teaching • Academic Institutions – research only • Research Institutions – research only LEADERSHIP / ORG’L MEASUREMENT CLINICAL HEALTH SPORT PSY EXEMPT Vandaveer – for APA Model Licensing Act TF

7. <<For Illustrative Purpose Only>> LICENSED PRACTICE Health Svc Providers (HSP) (Clinical, Counseling, Health, School, etc.) PRACTICE Applied Psych (non-HSP) [One-on-One (Coaching)] Migration of practice 2-Way Continuum of Competences PSYCHOLOGIST (I/O, Consulting, Engineering, Sport, etc.) Per Updated Model Licensing Act [Common core of Knowledge] SCIENCE Research (HSP) SCIENCE Research (non-HSP) • Exempt Setting • Teaching • Academic Institutions – research only • Research Institutions – research only LEADERSHIP / ORG’L MEASUREMENT CLINICAL HEALTH SPORT PSY EXEMPT Vandaveer – for APA Model Licensing Act TF

8. P R A C T I C A L I T I E S . . .

9. Coaching Psychology Credentialing Committee SCP Board Update Aug 2, 2012 Vicki V. Vandaveer, Ph.D., Co-Chair Judith E. Blanton, Ph.D., Co-Chair Sandra Foster, Ph.D. Mary Kralj, Ph.D. Douglas Riddle, Ph.D. Rob Silzer, Ph.D. Rebecca Turner, Ph.D. Advisors Stewart Cooper, Ph.D. Robert Lee, Ph.D. Sandra Shullman, Ph.D. Richard Kilburg, Ph.D. Rodney Lowman, Ph.D. Randall White, Ph.D.

10. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY CREDENTIALING COMMITTEE (CPCC) • MISSION / CHARGE (Early 2011) • Determine the best solution to define the target area and develop a strategy and plan for establishing clear standards and training for the practice of coaching by psychologists • Determine the key decisions and establish plans of action, including . . . • Whether to pursue certification of psychologists in this area of practice • If yes, what is the best way to do that? • If no – the rationale, and so recommend to SCP Board • Determine what the other key decisions need to be Step 1 – How define the target area? Environmental scan . . . .

11. . . . and ISCP

12. SCP Coaching Psychology Credentialing Committee / Board briefing 8-2-12 CPCC WORK

13. Preliminary Definition – Coaching Psychology (There was much laughter at this slide. We will finalize the definition on the basis of DATA from the competency project practice analysis. Coaching Psychology is an area of professional practice and research within the broader discipline of psychology.  It is an individualized process of professional development in which a coaching psychologist works with individuals one-on-one and/or sometimes in a broader context, to enhance their effectiveness in their organizational roles and environments.  The coaching process and relationship are designed to benefit both the individual and the organization in achieving their respective goals. The practice of Coaching Psychology is grounded in scientifically established psychological theories, principles and methods.  It is practiced by qualified psychologists who, among other requirements, have a graduate degree in a psychology discipline from a regionally accredited university and relevant post-graduate qualifications, and who undertake suitable continuing professional development. Controversy: Whether “team coaching” is coaching – or consulting. (More laughter) Agreed – specific context.

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17. COACHING PSYCHOLOGY IN THE U.S. - UPDATE – DECEMBER 2012 APA Div 13 – Society for Consulting Psychology The Executive Board and our Members are pleased – and excited – to join our International Colleagues in this exciting mission. Thank you for welcoming us cowboys and cowgirls into the fold!