CPC Ethics, Boundaries & Professional Conduct 3

Question 1

A coach notices they feel romantically attracted to a client. The FIRST ethical step is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision or consultation and assess whether they can continue serving the client objectively

Answer

Self-awareness and professional consultation allow the coach to protect the client without acting impulsively on personal feelings.

Question 2

Which scenario BEST illustrates countertransference in a coaching relationship?

Accepted Answer

A coach becomes overly invested in a client's outcome because it mirrors the coach's own past struggle

Answer

Countertransference occurs when the coach's own unresolved issues influence their responses to the client.

Question 3

A coach is working with a client whose values around gender roles conflict sharply with the coach's own. The ethical approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain neutrality, support the client's autonomy, and seek supervision if personal bias becomes an issue

Answer

Client autonomy and non-judgment are foundational; coaches manage their own biases through supervision rather than imposing values.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a DUAL RELATIONSHIP in coaching?

Accepted Answer

Coaching a client while also being their landlord

Answer

A dual relationship exists when the coach has a second, non-coaching role with the client, such as being their landlord, creating potential conflicts.

Question 5

A client asks their coach to sign a letter verifying that they completed a coaching program for a legal proceeding. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Provide only a factual statement of coaching engagement dates and scope, without clinical or legal opinions

Answer

Coaches can verify factual engagement details but must not offer clinical assessments or legal opinions outside their scope.

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CPC Ethics, Boundaries & Professional Conduct 3