Assessment Methods Flashcards
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A new client says she 'knows she should file' but has not taken any steps in two years. Using the Transtheoretical Model, which stage best describes her?
Answer: Contemplation
Contemplation is marked by awareness of the need for change combined with ambivalence and no concrete steps.
During intake, a client discloses that his spouse monitors his phone, controls all money, and has threatened him. What should the divorce coach do first?
Answer: Conduct a safety screening and provide domestic violence resources
Indicators of coercive control require prioritizing safety screening and referral before standard coaching work.
Which assessment tool asks clients to rate satisfaction across life areas such as finances, family, health, and career on a circular chart?
Answer: Wheel of Life
The Wheel of Life visually maps satisfaction across life domains to reveal imbalances and coaching priorities.
A coach asks, 'On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you that you can talk to your attorney about custody this week?' What technique is this?
Answer: Scaling question
Scaling questions quantify a client's perception and open discussion about what would move the number higher.
Which client presentation most clearly signals that a referral to a licensed mental health professional is needed rather than continuing coaching alone?
Answer: Persistent hopelessness, inability to function at work, and talk of not wanting to live
Signs of severe depression or suicidal ideation fall outside coaching scope and require immediate clinical referral.
Why is it important for a divorce coach to repeat a baseline assessment several months into the coaching relationship?
Answer: To measure progress and adjust goals as the client's situation changes
Reassessment shows change over time and keeps coaching goals aligned with the client's evolving needs.
A client's Thomas-Kilmann results show a strong 'accommodating' style. What risk should the coach explore in negotiation preparation?
Answer: The client may concede important interests to avoid conflict
Accommodators prioritize the other party's concerns, which can lead to giving up their own key interests in settlement.