At last, a book for mental health professionals considering a transition into the new and dynamic field of life coaching! Therapist as Life Coach explores life coaching as a profession, examines the relationship between life coaching and therapy, and details the variety of options for professionals considering either a transition into coaching or expanding their practices to include coaching.This book is one-stop-shopping for the therapist wishing to explore the coaching field. Chapters include: The History and Evolution of Life Coaching; Therapy and Coaching: Distinctions and Similarities; Getting Started as a Life Coach; The Basic Life Coaching Model; Developing and Marketing Your Life Coaching Practice; Self-Care for Life Coaches.