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The experience of coaching for permanently childless women: A heuristic inquiry
- Source :
- International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, Iss S15, Pp 125-138 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Oxford Brookes University, 2021.
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Abstract
- Childlessness may affect a woman’s well-being and sense of identity, and cause feelings of loss and grief. I found no research on coaching for childless women. Using heuristic inquiry, I explored the experience of coaching in six participants (co-researchers), including myself. Findings suggest that coaching helped women cope with negative self– and societal– narratives; accept and change their perspective on a life without children; picture alternative futures; build confidence; achieve goals and rediscover themselves. Some women felt vulnerable and coach understanding, support and care were important, as were trust and co-creation. The research highlights the potential utility of coaching amongst childless women.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17418305
- Issue :
- S15
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8eef5f317cc476ea411db374b107ede
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.24384/fcpb-8162