Treatment Planning Flashcards

A client's plan includes 'prepare for mediation.' Which action step best fits a coach's role?

Answer: Help the client clarify priorities and practice staying calm under pressure

Coaches support preparation and emotional readiness while legal advice stays with attorneys.

What is the main purpose of setting milestones within a longer-term divorce coaching goal?

Answer: To track progress and keep the client motivated

Milestones break big goals into checkpoints that show progress and sustain motivation.

A client repeatedly misses agreed action steps. What is the most effective coaching response?

Answer: Explore obstacles with curiosity and adjust the plan if needed

Nonjudgmental exploration of barriers lets the coach revise the plan realistically.

Which assessment is most useful at intake to shape a divorce coaching plan?

Answer: The client's current stage of the divorce process and top concerns

Knowing where the client is in the process and what matters most guides goal setting.

A client with children lists 'protect the kids from conflict' as a goal. Which action step is most aligned?

Answer: Develop scripts for neutral handoffs and avoid discussing the case near the kids

Neutral handoffs and shielding children from case details reduce their exposure to conflict.

How often should a divorce coaching plan typically be reviewed?

Answer: Regularly, as circumstances and priorities shift during the divorce

Divorce circumstances change quickly, so plans should be revisited and updated regularly.

What distinguishes a coaching plan from a therapeutic treatment plan?

Answer: Coaching plans are forward-focused on action and goals, not diagnosing or treating mental illness

Coaching is future- and action-oriented, while therapy addresses clinical diagnosis and treatment.