Nina Squicciarini

Adaptive Edge Coaching and therapy are similar in many ways. Both place a heavy focus on emotion processing and changing maladaptive patterns of thoughts and behaviors. But while most therapy stops there, Adaptive Edge Coaching also focuses on soft skills and professional identity development. Another key difference is that Adaptive Edge Coaching is instructive, meaning that the client learns the psychology behind the method and masters one of life’s most essential skills – making adaptive changes. Read on to learn more about what Adaptive Edge Coaching has in common with therapy, why AEC is a better alternative to therapy for many people, and how trauma healing in therapy is an essential complement to successful coaching in some cases.