What's the difference between coaching and therapy? When is it best to seek therapy support, and when is it best to seek career coaching support?

I've certainly talked about this before, but I've always been curious about how a therapist would articulate the difference. So I invited Vera Cheng, a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of Talk Therapy with Vera, to share her expertise. In this episode, Vera opens up about her own healing journey and shares some really practical insights on how intergenerational trauma shows up in our career and life difficulties. We discuss how to distinguish between the healing work that we need to do going back to our childhood and how we can carry forward and get support.

If you're struggling with intergenerational trauma, or if you're just curious about the difference between coaching and therapy, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:01 What's the difference between coaching and therapy?
• 04:02 Vera's work as a therapist
• 06:17 Intergenerational trauma at work
• 08:51 Vera's healing journey
• 10:59 What does the healing process look like?
• 12:45 How to distinguish discomfort from being triggered
• 14:44 Building trust in a therapeutic relationship
• 16:58 Common trends in healing needs for Gen Z and millennials
• 19:38 Vera's mental health journey
• 22:59 Difference between a career coach and a therapist
• 27:41 What's next for Vera?

About Vera:

Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 years of devoted work in mental health and racialized communities, she is a leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. In addition, she partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and featured in a provincial mental health campaign.

Talk Therapy with Vera is deeply rooted in the "Healing Lens," with the anti-oppressive framework addressing anti-Asian racism through attachment, client-centred, self-compassionate and trauma-informed approaches. she engages with her clients collaboratively and empathically to improve their self-awareness and make positive, goal-directed life changes.

Connect with Vera and Work in Culture:

Website: https://talktherapywithvera.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera

Facebook: https://facebook.com/talktherapy.with.vera

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vera-cheng-rsw

Email: info@talktherapywithvera.com

About Betty

Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching

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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.