CPC Relationship & Emotional Intelligence Coaching Flashcards

What is 'nonviolent communication' (NVC) and how can coaches introduce it to clients?

Answer: A communication framework by Marshall Rosenberg focusing on observations, feelings, needs, and requests to foster empathic connection

NVC teaches clients to express themselves honestly without blame and to hear others empathically by focusing on shared human needs rather than judgments.

What is 'attachment theory' and how does it inform relationship coaching?

Answer: A psychological framework describing how early bonding patterns shape adult relationship behaviors and expectations

Attachment theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth) identifies secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized styles that influence how adults relate in romantic, family, and professional relationships.

What is 'assertiveness training' in a coaching context?

Answer: Helping clients communicate their needs, opinions, and boundaries clearly and respectfully without passivity or aggression

Assertiveness coaching helps clients express themselves authentically and advocate for their needs while respecting others, sitting between passive and aggressive communication.

What is 'active constructive responding' (ACR) and why is it valued in relationship coaching?

Answer: A way of enthusiastically and specifically responding to a partner's good news that strengthens relationship bonds

Shelly Gable's research shows that actively and constructively celebrating others' good news ('That's amazing—tell me everything!') builds stronger relationships than passive or destructive responses.

What does 'boundary setting' mean in relationship coaching?

Answer: Defining and communicating personal limits regarding acceptable behavior, time, energy, and emotional engagement in relationships

Healthy boundaries protect a person's values, needs, and wellbeing while allowing for genuine connection; many clients seek coaching specifically because they struggle with setting them.

What is 'conflict coaching' as a subspecialty within life coaching?

Answer: Helping individuals develop skills to navigate, manage, and resolve interpersonal conflicts more effectively

Conflict coaching works with one party at a time, helping them understand their role in disputes, manage reactions, and develop strategies for constructive engagement.