These are resource to help coaches to understand when and how to refer a client to a mental health or other helping professional when the client’s needs are outside a coach’s competencies. The goal is to help coaches recognize and know how to manage a client who has a mental health issue that goes outside the scope of coaching. The role of the coach is to co-create with the client opportunities for seeking professional help when appropriate.

For further information, please refer to www.coachfederation.org