Ethical and Professional Practice in Coaching Flashcards
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What is a key ethical responsibility of a board-certified coach?
Answer: Maintaining confidentiality of client information
Maintaining client confidentiality is crucial for building trust and ensuring ethical coaching practices.
Which action would be considered unethical for a professional coach?
Answer: Exploiting a client for personal gain
A coach should never exploit a client financially, emotionally, or in any other way, as this violates ethical coaching standards.
When should a coach refer a client to another professional?
Answer: When the client needs psychological counseling beyond coaching scope
If a client presents issues beyond the coach’s expertise, such as a mental health crisis, referral to a licensed professional is necessary.
Why is establishing boundaries important in coaching?
Answer: To maintain a professional relationship and prevent conflicts of interest
Setting professional boundaries helps maintain a healthy coach-client relationship and ensures ethical integrity.
What should a coach do if a conflict of interest arises?
Answer: Disclose the conflict of interest to the client and take necessary action
A coach must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and take appropriate action to maintain professional ethics.
Which of the following is a key aspect of ethical coaching?
Answer: Respecting client autonomy and supporting their decisions
A coach should always respect client autonomy by empowering clients to make their own decisions rather than imposing personal opinions.
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