Qualifications
Degree in Psychology, 1980 at Trier University, Germany
- Diplom thesis: Altruistic behavior - correlation with personal and socialisation factors (Hilfehandeln: Person- und Sozialisationskorrelate), Prof. Dr. Leo Montada
- Publication with Prof. Dr. Leo Montada in "Trierer Psychologische Berichte"
- Voluntary work at Psychologisches Ambulatorium of Trier University, supervised psychological therapy with individual clients
Client-Centered Therapy (Carl Rogers), member of the German Association of Client-Centered Psychotherapy (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wissenschaftliche Gesprächspsychotherapie) since 1980, www.gwg-ev.org
www.gwg-ev.org
Rogers defines unconditional positive regard as one of the essential attitudes for a psychologist. This is also true of my work as a Coach. The client-centered therapy depicts empathy, positive regard and authenticity as a foundation for change, these aspects also characterize my approach to coaching.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Max Planck Institute Munich, Kanfer & Goldstein)
Kanfer & Goldstein introduced cognitive elements into Behaviour Therapy. You find some of these elements integrated into my coaching, such as reframing or stopping critical thought processes. Leaving behind obstructive thoughts or behavioral routines are examples of issues being dealt with in coaching. For me as a coach cognitive elements also open the door to change.
Systems Family Therapy, Trier University
During my coaching sessions the coachee opens up to new perspectives - taking a good look at his own system, broaden it and abolish blockades in the system, these are genuine coaching elements. Systemic questions are an important coaching tool. To adopt a different perspective often opens up new possibilities.
Business Studies at Hagen University, Germany
My business studies provided me with an understanding of economic connections, interdependencies and general conditions on a theoretical level. During my time working in managerial positions I gathered valuable experience which included confrontation with the limitations and possibilities encountered by managers.
Career
Leading Psychologist in an institution for mentally handicapped and maladjusted children and juveniles, at that time about 100 employees, 70 residents.
Key areas:
- individual therapy (predominantly severe autoaggression and aggression)
- developmental plans for the residents
- teamwork with living unit carers
- development of an internal trainingsystem for the employees
Psychologist at Raphaelshaus, Trier, institution for reintegrating mentally ill young adults.
Key areas:
- Development of a diagnostic tool
- individual therapy
- development and implementation of communications training for young adults
- supervision of therapeutic carer personell
Teaching practical psychology at the University of Trier for several semesters
Formation of Schilling & Partner GmbH in 1988, CEO, working as Business Consultant, Coach and Trainer
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Cooperation with Dr. Herff Beratung und Training, Aachen for business consulting and training
www.herff.deIn cooperation with Dr. Herff Beratung und Training, Aachen, I am working with companies in the areas of training, project management, process optimization and a special project for a German Certification for Salepersons in the automobile industry.