Abstract
In this article, we present a theoretically well-founded coaching concept, which can be assigned to the cognitive-behavioral area and which aims to optimally deal with stress. The coaching concept is based on Lazarus’ transactional theory of stress and coping. The three coaching sessions based on this theory are described in as much detail as possible. We explain which exercises can be used and how – both during and between the coaching sessions – in order to provide the best possible support for stress management and goal attainment. The specific procedure is illustrated with the case study “Mr. Smith” and reflected from the coach’s perspective. The description of the cognitive-behavioral stress management coaching (abbreviated to CBSM coaching) and the case study therefore offer both suggestions for experienced coaches and a good guide for newcomers to the field. The effectiveness of the CBSM coaching has already been empirically proven. The results of this already published evaluation study will be presented in the overview. With the theory-based development and the practical presentation of the CBSM coaching concept, a contribution should be made to further close the gap that sometimes arises between coaching research and practice.
Highlights
Zusammenfassung In diesem Bericht wird ein theoretisch fundiertes Coaching-Konzept, welches dem kognitiv-behaviorale Bereich zuzuordnen ist und den optimalen Umgang mit Stress zum Ziel hat, beschrieben
At the beginning of the cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) coaching, we focus on working on the primary appraisal according to the transactional stress model
The main content of the second CBSM coaching session should be the review of the coaching goal status, the filled in energy card (Braumandl et al 2013; Weisweiler et al 2012) and the stress processing questionnaire (SVF-78; Janke et al 1985)
Summary
To develop a theory-driven coaching for managing stress, we made use of one of the most popular explanation models regarding stress development, namely the transactional theory of stress and coping (Lazarus and Folkman 1984). Through coaching clients could gain the ability for selfand problem-reflection, thereby improving their viewpoint towards the stressors (primary appraisal) They could activate resources (secondary appraisal) and the development of transformation strategies to contribute to the resolution-process (coping response). The coaching should contain a precise goal-definition in combination with a resolution-oriented phase of self- and problem-reflection, as well as the improvement of coping-strategies through cognitive reappraisal and observational learning (Lauterbach 2008). Building on this background, as well as on an established coaching concept concerning career development (Braumandl et al 2013), we created our cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) coaching.
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