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Ethical Practices and Client Boundaries Flashcards

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  1. A client asks their divorce coach whether they should accept their spouse's proposed child support figure. What is the most ethical response?

    Answer: Help the client clarify questions and priorities to bring to their attorney

    Evaluating a legal offer is legal advice, so the coach helps the client prepare questions for their attorney instead.

  2. A coaching client discloses a specific plan to seriously harm their ex-spouse this weekend. What should the coach do?

    Answer: Follow the confidentiality exceptions in the coaching agreement and take steps to prevent imminent harm

    Imminent risk of serious harm is a standard limit on confidentiality that should be disclosed in the agreement and acted upon.

  3. Both spouses ask the same coach to individually coach each of them through their divorce. What is the primary ethical concern?

    Answer: Conflict of interest and divided loyalty

    Coaching both opposing parties individually creates a conflict of interest and risks confidentiality breaches.

  4. Which item belongs in a written divorce coaching agreement?

    Answer: A statement that coaching is not therapy or legal advice

    Clarifying that coaching is distinct from therapy and legal services sets proper expectations and boundaries.

  5. A client shows signs of clinical depression, including inability to function and hopelessness. What should the coach do?

    Answer: Refer the client to a licensed mental health professional

    Clinical symptoms fall outside coaching scope and require referral to a licensed mental health provider.

  6. A coach's close friend is going through a divorce and wants to hire the coach. What is the best ethical choice?

    Answer: Refer the friend to another qualified divorce coach

    A pre-existing personal relationship creates a dual relationship that can compromise objectivity, so referral is best.

  7. A coach advertises 'I will help you win custody.' Why is this ethically problematic?

    Answer: It implies outcomes and legal representation the coach cannot provide

    Marketing must be truthful and not suggest guaranteed results or legal services outside coaching scope.