Encouragement

Encouragement is emboldening the client to take the step they fear but desire. It is not an empty 'you can do it' but a reminder pointing to a resource the client already carries. The coach does not belittle the risk but voices their trust that the person can bear it. This trust is often contagious; another's belief kindles a person's own belief. Someone who knows there is a person beside them takes a step more easily.