| How to Become a Relationship Coach Posted: 09 Jun 2021 01:00 AM PDT As a relationship coach, you can help people connect with each other and get through tough times. You'll work to resolve conflicts while helping couples and groups build stronger interpersonal skills and emotional bonds. To help you get started on this rewarding career path, we've compiled answers to the most common questions on becoming a relationship coach. [Edit]What qualifications do you need to become a relationship coach? - Get certified through an ICF approved or accredited program. While you legally don't need any prior skills, degrees, or experiences to become a relationship coach, an ICF program can improve your expertise and boost your credibility when you start seeing clients. Plus, if you'd like to join professional coaching organizations, network with other coaches, or get your name listed in certain databases, you may need certification to be included.[1]
- The ICF evaluates and approves programs based on ethics and demonstrated competency.
- For an even higher level of certification that can set you apart, pursue a Certified Relationship Specialist (CRS) credential through the American Psychotherapy Association. To become a CRS, you'll need a master's degree in a counseling-related field.[2]
[Edit]How should you choose a training program? - Enroll in an ICF "accredited" coach training program for intensive education. These programs require a minimum of 125 hours. You'll build your coaching knowledge by learning ICF core competencies (including coach-client communication, creating coaching agreements) and ethics.[3] You'll also get hands-on experience through real coaching sessions where you'll be observed and get feedback. To end the program, you'll demonstrate your knowledge with a comprehensive final exam.
- Keep your future plans in mind when you're picking a certification program. Where will the certification be accepted? Will the program give you additional skills or align with your specialty?[4]
- You can choose training courses that cost anywhere from under $100 to courses that cost thousands of dollars.[5]
- Many programs offer payment plans. If you're interested in a more expensive training program, you can call the institute to discuss payment options.
- Pick an ICF "approved" program if you'd like more flexibility in choosing classes. With this option, you won't have to commit as much time since ICF approved programs require around 30 hours of training, along with coaching observations. Because the programs are less intensive, you'll be able to take a more pick-and-choose approach to courses and instructors.[6]
- Sign up for continuing coach education (CCE) if you already have ICF credentials. To keep improving your skills, you can sign up for CCE to go through advanced coach training and learn professional development skills, like business building techniques and coaching assessments. You'll spend about 10+ hours long in CCE courses.[7]
[Edit]What type of coach should I become? - To work with individuals or couples, become a dating, divorce, or marriage relationship coach. Within each of those categories, you can even pick an even narrower relationship focus based on whatever skills or experiences you can bring to the table. For instance, if you decide to become a dating relationship coach, you can specialize in LGBT relationships or helping single men.[8]
- Become a relationship coach at an existing coaching business to work with a team.[9] You won't have to worry about finding clients or marketing yourself if you work for a coaching business. However, in order to work for an organization of coaches, you'll have to go through the same training as you would to work on your own.[10]
- Once you're certified, search for local relationship coaching businesses, treatment centers, and care homes in your area. Contact them to ask if they're interested in hiring or contracting an additional coach. They may hire contractors as "wellness coaches" as opposed to "relationship coaches."[11]
- Practice as a religiously affiliated coach to base your coaching off scripture. As a religiously affiliated coach, you can help clients operate within their relationships according to their religious and spiritual beliefs. You'll still be able to work within a wide variety of relationship areas like marriage, dating, and family issues, but you'll ground your work in religious teachings.[12]
- Find a religiously affiliated training program to get more experience in this specialty.[13]
[Edit]How do you start a business as a relationship coach? - Choose a price for each session. You can set the amount you want to charge as relationship coaching prices vary from $50-$300 per hour. As a new coach building your client list, keeping your prices on the lower end will make you more competitive in the coach market.[14]
- If you're providing coaching to single people, you may choose to charge less than couples or families.
- You may decide to start off small with a few clients a month or each week. You can slowly build your client base and eventually work full-time.
- Market your business to people in your community. When you're starting to build a client base, you can reach out to friends, family, and acquaintances to let them know you're accepting new clients. Build a website that lists your education, qualifications, certifications, and relevant experience so people can find you online. Emphasize any of your specializations and areas of focus.[15]
- Encourage people you know to share your page and spread the word about the services you offer.
- Network with other relationship coaches. Meeting other people in the field can help you make professional connections and potentially grow your business. You may also find out about professional development opportunities, relationship coaching events, and other opportunities through these sites.[16]
- Use professional social media sites like LinkedIn to help meet other relationship coaches. Social media is a great way to build your brand and your business.
- You should also try to get your name listed on relationship coaching websites. Look for national directories where you can place your name so potential clients in your area can search for you.
[Edit]How do you get clients as a relationship coach? - Find a unique niche to set yourself apart. Whether you decide to work with millennial women or senior citizens, building a brand within a target market can help you differentiate yourself from other coaches. If you can address the specific needs of a target market (for example, helping socially anxious people get started with online dating), you'll have an easier time finding clients.[17]
- Spread the word online and to people you know. Create online content (videos or social media posts) to address the specific needs and concerns of your target market. For instance, create a post offering a few tips on stress management if you're targeting university students. Don't be afraid to reach out to friends and family to ask them to share your content. It might take a few weeks or months to get your business off the ground, but don't get discouraged![18]
- In addition to networking with people you know, keep placing your name on relationship coaching directories.
- Offer discounted rates and free introductory sessions. When you offer a free intro session, you give someone the option of meeting and talking with you to decide if you are a good fit. The introductory session will give you a chance to connect with people who are hesitant to spend money to find a relationship coach or nervous because you're newer to the practice.[19]
- If you are struggling to gain new clients at first, offer reduced rates to your family and friends.
- To promote your new business, you could offer reduced rates to the first ten clients who sign up for coaching sessions.
- Once you start building a client list, decide how many clients you want to take on at once. You may want to focus on a few people at first, or try to get a full-time load.[20]
[Edit]What do relationship coaches do? - You'll help clients identify problems within their relationships. For instance, clients will expect you to help them build a stronger marriage, start dating, or identify "roadblocks" that are getting in the way of their ability to have great relationships.[21]
- As you help clients solve problems, you'll act as a source of support and encouragement.
- You'll move clients to take action in their lives through goal-setting.[22] As a relationship coach, you'll be that steady figure to meet with clients regularly and check in on how they're doing at achieving their goals.[23]
- You can provide clients with emotional skills. Whether it's couples mediation or one-on-one counseling, by giving people stress management techniques and coping skills, you can help them get through tough spots and conflicts.[24]
- Role-playing will be your number one tool for helping teach conflict-resolution skills, but you'll also have to keep up with the latest coaching methodologies (like tests, assessments, and prioritizing exercises).[25]
[Edit]How much do relationship coaches make? - Relationship coach salaries vary widely. Because relationship coaching is such a flexible career, some coaches work part-time while others choose to work full-time. Likewise, some life coaches are self-employed, but you can also choose to work for an organization like a treatment center or care home. The national average salary for life coaches is $61,900 per year.[26]
- The type of client you work for will also affect your salary. Business and corporate coaches typically earn more than family coaches.
- Certification helps enhance your skills and it may help you get initial clients, but it won't automatically build your business. You don't need certification in order to earn a high salary.[27]
[Edit]What is the difference between a relationship coach and a counselor? - Counselors need a master's degree and more rigorous certification. As a relationship coach, rather than using therapeutic techniques, you'll help clients focus on active problem-solving skills, setting goals, and developing tools like communication and stress management. However, if you want to become a professional counselor or therapist, you'll need at least a masters degree in social work (MSW) or a doctorate in psychology.[28]
- Relationship coaches do not prescribe any kind of medication or provide medical help for mental illnesses.[29]
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| How to Wear Swimming Trunks Posted: 08 Jun 2021 05:00 PM PDT Sure, wearing swimming trunks is as simple as pulling them up over your legs, but really wearing them means thinking about style and functionality as well. This article lists several practical tips for choosing and wearing trunks to the pool, to the beach, or as casual shorts. And it even tackles the contentious underwear or no-underwear debate, so read on before buying your next pair of swimming trunks! [Edit]Save your board shorts for surfing. - Extra long swimming trunks aren't currently in fashion. Trunks that extend to your knee or below also aren't particularly functional for hanging at the beach or swimming in the pool. They do, however, offer more protection while you're surfing, jet skiing, or engaging in other water activities—so save those board shorts for when you really need them![1]
- You may think that longer shorts will make you look taller, but they tend to have the opposite effect. Longer shorts usually look best on longer legs.[2]
[Edit]Wear short trunks strictly for swimming. - Short trunks have some fans but aren't today's major fashion trend. Trunks that rest at mid-thigh or above are good for swimming because they reduce drag. But they offer less sun protection on the beach, limited rash protection if you're surfing to jet-skiing, and fewer shirt-pairing options as casual wear.[3]
- Just like long trunks, short swimming trunks go in and out of fashion with the times. If you're not worried about that kind of thing, focus on the functionality of different lengths of swimming trunks.
[Edit]Make mid-length trunks your go-to selection. - Trunks that sit just below mid-thigh are both fashionable and functional. Not too long and not too short—trunks that sit about above the top of the knee are your "Goldilocks" swimwear! They work for any type of water activity and also look nice as casual wear.[4]
- Choose trunks that are just a smidge shorter than the casual shorts you typically wear, especially if you're worried about any tan lines peeking out below your shorts.[5]
[Edit]Aim for a tailored but not-too-snug fit. - Modern trunks are styled like casual shorts, but with water-ready fabrics. Your trunks don't need to be baggy or billowy, and they don't need to look vacuum-sealed to your body! Instead, your swimming trunks should fit you like a great pair of shorts, and can include shorts-like features such as pockets and a stylish waistband.[6]
- Don't just assume your swimming trunks will fit all right. Take the time to try them on and give them a good look. (But unlike when you're wearing them at the pool or beach, make sure to try them on while wearing underwear!)
[Edit]Pair your trunks with a shirt for casual wear. - Stylish mid-length trunks work with pretty much any shirt you prefer. You can opt for a polo or a button-down shirt, for instance, or go with a graphic tee. Because the trunks fit you like casual shorts, they'll look great with your favorite shirt styles when you're away from the water.[7]
- Wearing swimwear away from the pool or beach used to be a bit of a fashion faux pas, but trunks have come a long way in terms of style and fit. So feel free to go for it!
[Edit]Go bold with patterns that match your style. - Pretty much any color palette outside of brown looks good on trunks. The options are basically endless. Tropical colors? Sure. A classic navy blue? Yep. Or how about navy blue with some pink striping up the sides? It really is all up to you—if you look good and feel good, then they're the right trunks to wear![8]
- Why not brown? It's hard to say, but it's just a really tough color to pull off well. But if you're one of the exceptions who can rock brown trunks with style—go for it!
[Edit]Opt for lighter colors to stay cooler. - Think practically if it's a scorching day at the beach or pool. If the sun's blazing, black trunks may make a very sensitive area of your body feel like it's in an oven! While darker colors absorb solar radiation, lighter colors reflect it and keep you cooler. So consider going for trunks that are yellow, light blue, pale green, grey, etc., on sunny days.[9]
- Darker trunks can definitely look great, so save them for cloudy days at the beach or hot summer nights at the pool.
[Edit]Make sure the trunks aren't see-through. - Wet the trunks down and stretch them, if possible, before wearing them. Lighter colored trunks in particular can get too revealing when wet. But this can be a problem with mid-range colors as well. Before buying a pair of trunks, pull the fabric taut and hold them up to a light—if they block most of the light coming through, you probably won't have any see-through problems when they get wet.[10]
- The best way to test trunks is to splash water on them, but this isn't practical when buying new trunks. If you want to test a pair of trunks you already own, though, wet them down and then press your hand against the inside. If you can see skin, you'll also be able to see skin when wearing the trunks!
[Edit]Don't wear underwear with your trunks. - This is actually a big debate, but there are good reasons to go undies-free. Swimming trunks have mesh linings because they're made to be worn without underwear. Underwear fabrics don't hold up well to chlorinated pool water or salty ocean water, and they also dry much more slowly than swimming trunk fabrics. Generally speaking, you'll be more comfortable without wearing underwear.[11]
- If you're wearing your trunks as casual shorts and don't plan to get them wet, then by all means feel free to put on underwear.
- If you do choose to wear underwear under your trunks at the beach or pool, pick undies that won't peek out above the waistband or—especially—below the leg of your trunks.
[Edit]Wear compression shorts for support or chafing issues. - If the mesh lining is causing problems, opt for these alternatives to traditional undies. The mesh lining in your trunks may not give you the support you need or—even worse—cause some very uncomfortable chafing on some very sensitive skin. In this case, try wearing athletic compression shorts as a liner—they're more sleek and dry much quicker than traditional underwear fabrics.[12]
- Alternatively, try wearing the very short, very snug swimsuit favored by competitive swimmers—usually called a Speedo because it's the best-known brand. Just slip them on under your trunks and no one will be the wiser!
- Some trunks now use microfiber linings instead of the classic mesh material. Give these a try if chafing is a problem for you.
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| How to Cook Jicama Posted: 08 Jun 2021 09:00 AM PDT Jicama is a super versatile root vegetable that you can eat in all sorts of different ways. With a texture that's kind of like a hard pear or a raw potato, you can actually eat jicama raw or use it for a tasty dip like hummus or ranch. No matter what way you decide to cook your jicama, you have to peel it first and to get rid of the tough and bitter outer skin. But once it's peeled, you can slice it up and use it in a variety of dishes. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Baked Jicama - Jicama cut into strips
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
[Edit]Peeling Jicama - Rinse the jicama well to clean off any dirt and debris. Because jicama is a root vegetable, it's pretty common for them to have some bits of dirt stuck to their skin. Give them a good rinse under your faucet and use your fingers to rub off any dirt or debris from the outer skin.[1]
- Even if the jicama looks clean, it's a good idea to rinse off dust and dirt before you start peeling and cutting them so they don't' contaminate anything.
- Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom to make a flat surface. Jicama has a rounded shape that can make it difficult or even dangerous to cut and peel it if it isn't stable. Place the jicama on a cutting board. Take a chef's knife and slice off a thin layer about from the top and the bottom of the jicama so you have a flat surface.[2]
- The top of the jicama has a small knot on it where the root was originally attached.
- Peel the jicama from top to bottom with a chef's knife. Take your chef's knife and slide the edge of the blade beneath the skin at the top of the jicama. Peel the skin off from top to bottom following the natural curve of the jicama. Continue peeling off all of the skin until you're left with the white flesh beneath.[3]
- Be careful not to hold the jicama with your hand in front of the blade so you don't accidentally cut yourself.
[Edit]Adding Jicama to Dishes - Saute diced jicama with peppers and onions until it's tender. Heat up of olive oil into a pan over medium heat on your stove. Add in cubed jicama into the pan and let it cook for a few minutes until it's browned. Slice up 1 small onion and add it to the pan and let it cook until they're translucent. Cut ½ of a red pepper into strips and add it with the onions. Then, pour of water or broth and let the jicama cook until it's tender.[4]
- Add jicama to a stir fry with other veggies. Heat up some vegetable or olive oil in a pan and add vegetables such as broccoli, onions, bell peppers, or any other ones that you enjoy. Mix in some jicama cubes or sticks and cook the veggies until they're browned and tender. Add some seasoning like salt and pepper or soy sauce and serve the stir fry over some fresh rice for a tasty meal.[5]
- You could also add some cooked pork, chicken, steak, or tofu to the stir fry for some extra protein.
- Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for a healthier option.
- Roast jicama with garlic, onion, rosemary, and parsley. Cut up 2 cups (260 g) worth of jicama cubes, chop 1 small onion, and mince 2 garlic cloves. Add them into a bowl, mix in of olive oil, 1 teaspoon (1.12 g) of rosemary, and 1 teaspoon (.54 g) of parsley, and toss them all together. Spread the mixture evenly into a baking pan and roast them in in the oven for 1 hour at .[6]
- Stir the ingredients every 15 minutes to keep them from sticking and to help them cook evenly.
- Bake a cheesy jicama casserole. Peel and cube 2 jicamas, place them in a pot of water, and boil them for about an hour. Drain them and place them in a food processor with 8 oz (225 g) of cream cheese, a stick of butter, 3 cloves of garlic, and 1 cup (128 g) of chopped red onion. Process them until they're smooth and pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Top the mixture with ½ cup (117 g) of shredded cheddar cheese and ⅓ cup (75 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake the dish for 30 minutes at and then serve it.[7]
- The casserole will be super hot when it finishes, so use potholders to take it out and let it cool for a few minutes before you serve it.
[Edit]Baked Jicama Fries - Slice the jicama vertically then cut across the slices to produce fries. Hold the peeled jicama stable on your cutting board and cut it into even slabs about thick. Then, cut across the slices to slice them into even sticks about wide.[8]
- Cut all of the jicama into even sticks.
- Microwave the fries in a bowl of water for 6 minutes. Jicama is much tougher than potato, so it needs to be softened before you bake it. Fill a microwave-safe bowl with water and add your fries into. Microwave the fries for a full 6 minutes and let the bowl cool before you remove it so you don't burn your hands.[9]
- Dry the jicama, spread them on a baking sheet, and drizzle them with olive oil. Remove the fries from the bowl of water and use paper towels to pat them dry. Place the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over the fries so they're nice and coated.[10]
- Season the fries and bake them for 40 minutes at . Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the fries to season them. Slide the tray into your oven and let the fries cook for 40 minutes. Take the tray out of the oven, let the fries cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy![11]
- If you want a spicy kick, sprinkle some cayenne or red pepper flakes over your fries!
- Use jicama like you would use carrots or broccoli as tasty dipping items.
[Edit]Warnings - Be careful not to cut yourself when you're cutting jicama into matchsticks.
- Avoid eating the tough, bitter skin on the jicama.
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