Both should provide valid stroke information, assistance and support. Both of these are essential during the early stages of the recovery process. Where the differences begin are priorities. With coaching, the focus is on the question “what’s next?” » while the advice is oriented towards “why?” " appearance. Coaching is also more activity-based, meaning the client is encouraged to choose their own goal and how they achieve it. The clinician acts as a simple facilitator, guiding the client where they want to go. The foundation of coaching is that it is the client who holds the key to their own success. Knowing this, it is impertinent for the clinician to abandon his "boss" tendencies to allow the client to "take