Frequently Asked Questions

The name of the organization - Center for Humanistic Change, Inc. - indicates both the philosophy and the strategy used to implement the philosophy. We believe that to enable people to change their behavior and to grow, their total self needs to be educated and that true education addresses all aspects of a human being: the intellectual, the emotional, the spiritual, and the behavioral. For this reason, the Center designs its programs to engage as many of these aspects of human beings as possible in a given circumstance. We also believe that intellectual understanding is not enough, and therefore we emphasize skill building so those individuals can make changes in their lives if they wish to do so.

No. The word "humanistic" refers to Humanistic Education which emphasizes the education of the whole person -- mental (cognitive), emotional and behavioral. The learning strategies that emerged out of this school of educational philosophy are also major pieces of the Center's philosophy and practice. Educators such as William Glasser, Sidney Simon, Leland Howe, Tom Gordon, Weinstein, and Fantini, created many models and techniques that promote holistic learning and application of that learning to everyday life.

Since 1979.

No. CHC in Allentown has no affiliation with the organization of the same name which is located in New Jersey.

According to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, one of the definitions of the word coach is "to train intensively by instruction, demonstration, and practice." According to that definition, we do coach individuals. One of the programs we offer, Project SUCCESS, is an advisory service for students that truly fits this definition. There are a number of professions/occupations that use the word coach in their title, for example, Life Coach, Marriage/Couples Coach, etc. The Center for Humanistic Change does not provide those specific types of coaching. If there are more questions related to this, please contact our office at (610) 443-1595.

Depending on the program, we can work with any size number for group presentations.

No, we are not a counseling or treatment service. Upon request, a list of local counseling services can be provided. Please contact us and a member of our SAP team will assist you.

CHC currently employs an average of 48 full and part time staff members.