What is Co-Counseling?

Co-Counseling International (CCI or CoCo for short) is a form of peer support/counseling and provides a supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences and emotions with others, leading to improved mental health and well-being. It also promotes cross-cultural understanding and fosters a sense of community and connection among participants.

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8 ways Co-Counseling peer support can help your life

1. Emotional support: co-counseling can provide emotional support during tough times

2. Confidentiality: co-counselors maintain privacy and confidentiality, creating a safe space for sharing

3. Shared experiences: Peers can relate to each other's experiences and provide empathy and understanding

4. Non-judgmental: co-counselors are non-judgmental and offer unbiased support

5. Goal-setting: Peers can help set goals and create action plans to achieve them

6. Accessible: Peer counseling is often free and easily accessible

7. Empowerment: Peers can empower each other to take control of their lives and make positive changes

8. Personal growth: co-counseling can facilitate personal growth and development through self-reflection and learning.

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Who is Co-Counseling for?

Co-Counseling is for anyone who wants to engage in a peer-to-peer support system to work on personal growth and healing. It is often used by individuals who are interested in self-exploration, interpersonal communication, and emotional well-being.

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How is Co-Counseling different than therapy?

Co-Counseling is a peer-to-peer approach to emotional healing and personal growth that emphasizes self-direction and mutual support, whereas therapy is typically led by a trained professional who provides guidance, diagnoses, and treatment. Co-Counseling is based on the idea that individuals have the capacity to heal themselves and each other by sharing emotions and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment, while therapy often focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.

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How do I know if Co-Counseling International is right for me?

• Can you hold your focus and attention for another person?

• Do you have empathy for yourself and others?

• Do you have a strong desire to work on yourself and help others work on their own stuff by holding the space from them to process?

• Do you want to be part of a community of like minded individuals who are all striving to heal their emotional hurts?

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If you answered 'Yes' to the above questions, then Co-Counseling might be right for you. To find out more contact your nearest Co-Counseling International community and find out more.

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How is co-counseling different than active listening?

Co-Counseling and active listening are both therapeutic techniques that involve listening to another person, but they have some important differences. Co-counseling involves both individuals taking turns being the counselor and the client, and each person is responsible for their own emotional processing. Active listening, on the other hand, is a communication tool that involves giving full attention to the speaker and reflecting back what they have said to show understanding. While both techniques involve listening, Co-Counseling is more focused on personal growth and healing, while active listening can be used in a variety of settings to improve communication and understanding.