The application of therapy and coaching share similarities. Both begin with the mindset that the client is the expert on their own life. The therapist or coach aligns with the client to cultivate greater self-exploration, understanding, and awareness in each session. Compassionately, the therapist or coach may identify discrepancies between what a client wants to do and what they are actually doing. Therapy often involves taking a detailed client history to understand the root of thought processes and behavioral habits. Coaching, however, remains present and future-oriented. Clients are encouraged to think about their current actions and experiences that may impact existing or desired goals. Therapy may require ongoing exploration of a particular topic; for example, complete understanding and resolution of grief would be unrealistic to expect after one session. In coaching, while a client may work toward a goal over a period of time, they will set an action plan at the conclusion of each session to translate their efforts into smaller steps. Coaches will utilize action planning and accountability to determine what support their clients require throughout the process. One desired outcome in coaching is practicable strategies the client can implement immediately.