A qualitative study of client experiences using stress inoculation coaching

Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT) is an evidence-based method for mitigating adverse stress effects. Stress Inoculation Coaching (SIC) utilises the same approach as SIT but applies this to the non-clinical workplace population. SIC has four phases: awareness and knowledge building, skill development...

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Main Author: McCormick, Iain
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Language:English
Published: Oxford Brookes University 2025-08-01
Series:International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
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description Stress Inoculation Therapy (SIT) is an evidence-based method for mitigating adverse stress effects. Stress Inoculation Coaching (SIC) utilises the same approach as SIT but applies this to the non-clinical workplace population. SIC has four phases: awareness and knowledge building, skill development, application, followed by review and improvement. This study used a qualitative and interpretative phenomenological method to provide insights from ten clients who had experienced SIC. Clients regarded the SIC approach as useful and there can be cautious optimism about suitably trained, supervised and ethically adherent coaches using this approach. Further research is needed into the effectiveness of SIC.
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A qualitative study of client experiences using stress inoculation coaching
International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring
stress inoculation coaching
coaching techniques
client experience
qualitative study
title A qualitative study of client experiences using stress inoculation coaching
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