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Austin, that is not my approach. I don' think that a training session is a moment to worship. If a client was looking for that type of service, I would have to refer him/her to someone else.
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I only go as far as a mind/body connection. Yes, there have been times when a client - despondent for whatever reason - needed more of a shoulder to lean on than a dumbbell to lift. I may then go the 'we have so much to be thankful for' route, if applicable, but I certainly avoid any religious over- or undertones.
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As a professional, I never get too involved in my cilents' lives.
That may sound a little contradictory, but there is a good reason for maintaining a professional relationship. As a personal trainer, it's my job to make sure a client is getting what he/she needs to be able to take ownership of his/her program. It's OK to offer some support, but I have to be very careful about how I'm going about it. I usually won't say anything beyond, "I'm so sorry" or something along those lines. Sometimes it's best to let people just talk it out for themselves.
I'm no psychotherapist. I'd love to be able to be a close friend to my clients, but as a professional, I simply cannot. Most people appreciate it when you can take a hard line with them.
That may sound a little contradictory, but there is a good reason for maintaining a professional relationship. As a personal trainer, it's my job to make sure a client is getting what he/she needs to be able to take ownership of his/her program. It's OK to offer some support, but I have to be very careful about how I'm going about it. I usually won't say anything beyond, "I'm so sorry" or something along those lines. Sometimes it's best to let people just talk it out for themselves.
I'm no psychotherapist. I'd love to be able to be a close friend to my clients, but as a professional, I simply cannot. Most people appreciate it when you can take a hard line with them.
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Hello Austin!
I personally do not take that approach. I feel this could have a conflict with my programming. Have you had success with this approach?
Sincerely,
Michael
I personally do not take that approach. I feel this could have a conflict with my programming. Have you had success with this approach?
Sincerely,
Michael
