Transitional Life Center (TLC) & Veterans Services Inc.

Why do former military members seek a life coach?People come to a life coach for many reasons but after serving in the military life may be hard and some may find it hard to get back into the swing of things. Some need to respond to unexpected changes in their lives, while others seek self-exploration and personal growth. When coping skills are overwhelmed by guilt, doubt, anxiety, or despair, a life coach can help. Personal life coaches provide support, problem-solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as confusion, anxiety, lack of confidence, relationship troubles, spiritual conflicts, stress management, body image issues, and creative blocks. People that seek life coaching learn to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self-change, goal setting and create greater awareness in their lives.

Why is The Transitional Life Center Great for former military members?
Our military clients or veterans can expect a private, e-coaching session with a well trained life coach that is dedicated to you and your issues. The TLC is convenient, economical and clients can pay for sessions as they need them. No long term commitments unless you so choose. We are cheaper than most career placement agencies, we act as an advocate and sounding board and we are a great networking resource.

What can former military members or veterans expect in a life coaching session?
Most of all, Privacy! We are not a government agency and we answer to our soldiers or veterans only. We work on your behalf to achieve your goals after military service and we offer financial assistance - no questions asked. We offer discounted and or free services to military veterans. We can refer psychological services for all veterans and offer privacy - we are not a government agency.

E-Sessions
During sessions you are expected to talk about the primary concerns and issues in your life. A session lasts 50 minutes, but some people request longer sessions. Usually weekly sessions are best. During the time between sessions it is beneficial to think about and process what was discussed. At times, you may be asked to take certain actions outside of the coaching sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records. For life coaching to "work," you must be an active participant, both in and outside of the sessions.

What benefits can I expect from working with a life coach? A number of benefits are available from participating in therapeutic life coaching sessions. Often it is helpful just to know that someone understands and will listen. Veteran Coaches can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. Many military veterans find life coaching to be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships and coping with life outside of the military, family concerns, and the hassles of daily life. The benefits you obtain from coaching depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from life coaching include:

Attaining a better understanding of yourself and your personal goals and values
Developing skills for improving your relationships
Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek a life coach
Find new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
Managing anger, conflict and other emotional pressures
Improving communications skills - learn how to listen to others, and have others listen to you
Getting "unstuck" from unhealthy patterns - breaking old behaviors and develop new ones
Discovering new ways to solve problems
Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence
Basic Military readjustment services

What if I don't know what my goals are for life coaching after serving in the military? If you aren't sure what your goals are, your first task is to figure that out. Usually readjustment into civilian life is sometimes difficult. It may take several sessions before a direction is clarified. During the course of the coaching sessions your goals may change. However, establishing a direction for the sessions will help you get the most out of the experience. Remember, all of the coaches are military veterans as well and will understand your issues.

Do you accept insurance?
In order for the TLC to offer continued private services to our veterans, we do not accept traditional insurance.
There is a confusing array of insurance arrangements. The first thing you must understand is that the (TLC) does not accept traditional insurance at this time, however their are several payment alternatives. The TLC may offer free services or sliding fee services to all veterans.

Is therapy confidential?
The TLC is a private NPO - Non Profit Organization - We offer private coaching and counseling services to all along with financial services to our veterans. Gulf, Iraq & Afghanistan Era. In general, the law protects the confidentiality of all communications between a client and a therapist, but a life coach may not have the same protections. Information is not disclosed without written permission. However, there are a number of exceptions to this rule. Exceptions include:

Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse. The therapist is required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s. The therapist must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself. The therapist will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in insuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, further measures may be taken without their permission in order to ensure their safety.

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