Counseling aims to fix a problem stemming from one's past. Life coaching is forward-focused and helps clients look at where they are, where they want to be, and how to make that happen.

Since the two are quite different, it is common for an individual to work with both a therapist in formal counseling while also working with a life coach. A life coach can work with you to act as your cheerleader in accomplishing the work you are doing with a therapist.

ACES is short for Adverse Childhood Experiences. These are a variety of events that occur in a child's life between birth and 18 years of age that, without intervention and positive supports, will have an adverse impact on the lives of young children. ACEs can contribute to poor health outcomes later in life. Anyone and everyone can benefit from ACEs knowledge.